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LATAM pilots in Chile strike after mediation collapses; airline activates contingency plan

LATAM Airlines' Chilean pilots began a strike at midnight on 12 November after mediation between the Sindicato de Pilotos de LATAM (SPL) and the airline collapsed. LATAM has activated a contingency plan, offering fee-free changes and refunds, as the stoppage threatens major cancellations and network disruption.

2025-11-12T02:33:50.517533-08:00

Bloomberg

Congress moves to end 43‑day U.S. government shutdown as airports reel from lasting disruptions

2025-11-12T02:11:23.488077-08:00

FlightGlobal

Jet2 to base six aircraft at London Gatwick, launching nearly 30 Mediterranean leisure routes from 26 March 2026

2025-11-12T00:39:56.134780-08:00

Ars Technica

Ryanair mandates digital-only boarding passes from 12 November; €55 penalty for offline check-in

2025-11-11T14:39:10.731107-08:00

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Turkish Airlines rules out near-term IPO for AJet Turkish Airlines has ruled out a near-term initial public offering for its low-cost carrier AJet, saying the unit will remain under group ownership as it continues its fleet and network build-out. The decision pauses plans for capital-markets fundraising and immediate minority stake sales.

2025-11-12T04:52:38.220402-08:00

Turkish Airlines rules out near-term IPO for AJet

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Air Arabia posts record Q3 2025 net profit of AED 656 million as revenue rises 14% Air Arabia reported a record third‑quarter 2025 net profit of AED 656 million (US$178.6 million) on revenues of AED 2.04 billion (US$555.5 million), a 14% year‑on‑year increase. The result marks the UAE low‑cost carrier’s strongest Q3 performance to date.

2025-11-12T04:17:08.898627-08:00

Air Arabia posts record Q3 2025 net profit of AED 656 million as revenue rises 14%

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COMAC’s C919 to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow China’s COMAC will bring its C919 narrowbody to the Dubai Airshow, scheduled Nov. 17–21, for the jet’s first Middle East appearance, exhibiting two airframes at the event. The presence offers regional carriers and suppliers a first close look at the type ahead of potential sales discussions.

2025-11-12T03:12:39.477854-08:00

COMAC’s C919 to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow

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LATAM pilots in Chile strike after mediation collapses; airline activates contingency plan LATAM Airlines' Chilean pilots began a strike at midnight on 12 November after mediation between the Sindicato de Pilotos de LATAM (SPL) and the airline collapsed. LATAM has activated a contingency plan, offering fee-free changes and refunds, as the stoppage threatens major cancellations and network disruption.

2025-11-12T02:33:50.517533-08:00

LATAM pilots in Chile strike after mediation collapses; airline activates contingency plan

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Congress moves to end 43‑day U.S. government shutdown as airports reel from lasting disruptions Congress is poised to end a 43-day federal shutdown after the Senate passed stopgap legislation, as the House prepares a vote. The shutdown snarled air travel — costing aviation hundreds of millions per day — and cancellations and delays are expected to persist after funding is restored.

2025-11-12T02:11:23.488077-08:00

Congress moves to end 43‑day U.S. government shutdown as airports reel from lasting disruptions

Breitflyte

Cathay Pacific resumes seasonal nonstop Hong Kong–Adelaide A350 service after five‑year hiatus Cathay Pacific has resumed nonstop Hong Kong–Adelaide services after a five‑year hiatus, with inaugural A350‑900 (B‑LRJ) flight CX173 landing in Adelaide shortly before 10:20am Wednesday and returning as CX174 two hours later. The oneworld carrier will operate three weekly round trips on a seasonal basis through 27 March 2026.

2025-11-12T02:10:51.542532-08:00

Cathay Pacific resumes seasonal nonstop Hong Kong–Adelaide A350 service after five‑year hiatus

FlightGlobal

Malaysia Aviation Group CEO Izham Ismail steps down after decades; successor named Izham Ismail, who joined Malaysia Aviation Group as a pilot in 1979 and became group CEO in 2017, has stepped down after decades with the carrier. The group has announced a successor and initiated an immediate leadership transition.

2025-11-12T01:52:45.939457-08:00

Malaysia Aviation Group CEO Izham Ismail steps down after decades; successor named

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Jet2 to base six aircraft at London Gatwick, launching nearly 30 Mediterranean leisure routes from 26 March 2026 Jet2 will establish a base at London Gatwick in March 2026, stationing six aircraft and launching nearly 30 primarily Mediterranean leisure routes, with the first service from 26 March. The expansion grows the UK tour-operator's network and deepens Gatwick's leisure connectivity.

2025-11-12T00:39:56.134780-08:00

Jet2 to base six aircraft at London Gatwick, launching nearly 30 Mediterranean leisure routes from 26 March 2026

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