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Riyadh Air completes inaugural Riyadh–London Heathrow passenger flight

Riyadh Air completed its inaugural passenger flight on 26 October 2025, operating RX401 from Riyadh King Khalid International (RUH) to London Heathrow (LHR). Departing RUH at 03:26 local, the rotation landed after six hours 48 minutes; all passengers were airline staff while public bookings remain closed.

2025-10-26T05:07:34.471837-07:00

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Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air grounded by second major IT outage this year; hundreds of flights canceled

2025-10-23T16:44:31.688026-07:00

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Air Canada to launch nonstop U.S. services from Billy Bishop (YTZ) to New York, Boston, Chicago and Washington

2025-10-23T10:44:47.792307-07:00

The Points Guy

JetBlue and United activate Blue Sky loyalty tie-up; earn-and-redeem goes live as award pricing disappoints

2025-10-23T05:56:53.925397-07:00

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ICAO issues recommended standards — implications for airlines, regulators and OEMs ICAO has published a package of recommended standards aimed at harmonizing safety, operational and airworthiness practices across airlines, national regulators and aircraft manufacturers. The guidance sets non‑binding baselines that are expected to shape national rulemaking, certification priorities and industry procedures in the coming months.

2025-10-26T17:24:09.924109-07:00

ICAO issues recommended standards — implications for airlines, regulators and OEMs

Aviation Source

Budapest Airport unveils biggest-ever winter schedule with record seats and new destinations Budapest Airport is rolling out its most ambitious winter schedule to date, with record-breaking seat capacity and a host of new destinations that expand the airport's global connectivity. The move positions Budapest for its busiest winter season ever and signals stronger traffic growth through the Central European hub.

2025-10-26T15:55:52.308258-07:00

Budapest Airport unveils biggest-ever winter schedule with record seats and new destinations

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Riyadh Air completes inaugural Riyadh–London Heathrow passenger flight Riyadh Air completed its inaugural passenger flight on 26 October 2025, operating RX401 from Riyadh King Khalid International (RUH) to London Heathrow (LHR). Departing RUH at 03:26 local, the rotation landed after six hours 48 minutes; all passengers were airline staff while public bookings remain closed.

2025-10-26T05:07:34.471837-07:00

Riyadh Air completes inaugural Riyadh–London Heathrow passenger flight

The Independent

PIA resumes direct UK services after five‑year safety suspension Pakistan International Airlines resumed direct UK services on Oct. 25, with a nonstop Islamabad–Manchester flight marking the carrier's return after a five‑year suspension triggered by a 2020 pilot‑licence scandal. The relaunch follows UK regulator clearance and reforms that restored third‑country operator approval.

2025-10-25T15:21:08.855289-07:00

PIA resumes direct UK services after five‑year safety suspension

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SWISS enters A350 era with inaugural passenger flight of HB‑IFA 'Lausanne' SWISS's first A350-900, HB‑IFA "Lausanne", entered passenger service on 25 October, operating LX2152 from Zurich to Palma de Mallorca at 07:11 local time with 233 passengers. The flight introduces SWISS's new long‑haul cabin "Swiss Sense" as the carrier begins its A350 fleet rollout.

2025-10-25T15:14:16.944316-07:00

SWISS enters A350 era with inaugural passenger flight of HB‑IFA 'Lausanne'

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Q3 2025 earnings beat as travel rebound and defense spending lift airlines and aerospace suppliers Airlines and aerospace manufacturers reported stronger Q3 2025 earnings as a rebound in travel demand and increased defense spending supported revenue and margins across the sector. Safran said robust civil‑engine aftermarket activity and record LEAP output prompted it to raise full‑year guidance on all metrics.

2025-10-24T18:04:28.386062-07:00

Q3 2025 earnings beat as travel rebound and defense spending lift airlines and aerospace suppliers

GeekWire

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Alaska Airlines restores service after systemwide IT outage tied to primary data‑center failure; 229+ flights canceled Alaska Airlines lifted a systemwide ground stop and restored operations after a multi‑hour IT outage traced to a failure at its primary data center that cancelled more than 229 flights and affected 49,000 passengers. The carrier warned residual disruptions and cancellations could continue as it diagnoses its IT infrastructure.

2025-10-24T17:18:40.195870-07:00

Alaska Airlines restores service after systemwide IT outage tied to primary data‑center failure; 229+ flights canceled

Reuters

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Aeromexico asks 11th Circuit to block US order forcing end to Delta joint venture on U.S.–Mexico routes Aeromexico asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to block a Trump administration order requiring it to unwind its antitrust-immunity joint venture with Delta Air Lines by Jan. 1, 2026. The JV lets the carriers coordinate schedules, pricing and capacity on U.S.–Mexico routes.

2025-10-24T16:12:31.306376-07:00

Aeromexico asks 11th Circuit to block US order forcing end to Delta joint venture on U.S.–Mexico routes

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