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United adds Newark nonstops to Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela for Summer 2026

United Airlines will expand its Summer 2026 international network from Newark with new nonstop services to Split (Croatia), Bari (Italy), Glasgow (Scotland) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain), part of a broader launch of six new international routes that also include nonstop Seoul service.

2025-10-09T05:00:52.740801-07:00

Delta Air Lines

Delta posts strong Q3 profit, says premium-seat sales could eclipse economy by 2026

2025-10-09T03:38:19.528998-07:00

AeroTime

SWISS receives first Airbus A350-900 (HB-IFA) at Zurich on 9 October 2025

2025-10-09T06:39:38.426020-07:00

Airbus

Airbus GSF: services demand to jump 10% in 2025 and reach $311bn by 2044 as digital connectivity and APAC lead growth

2025-10-09T07:32:41.376992-07:00

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Indonesia to inject $1.8bn into Garuda Indonesia as state holding Danantara backs rescue loan Indonesia will inject $1.8bn into Garuda Indonesia as part of a state rescue package, with state holding Danantara Indonesia extending a multi‑million loan to shore up the carrier's balance sheet. The funds are intended to stabilise operations and support ongoing restructuring.

2025-10-09T18:17:18.836773-07:00

Indonesia to inject $1.8bn into Garuda Indonesia as state holding Danantara backs rescue loan

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Fly Niu poised to buy Tonga's Lulutai; plans Auckland relaunch after 14-year hiatus Tonga's government has given initial consent for privately owned Fly Niu to acquire state-owned Lulutai Airlines, the prime minister said after two companies expressed interest. Fly Niu, dormant for 14 years, plans to restart operations and reinstate international Auckland–Tongatapu services.

2025-10-09T17:44:19.299505-07:00

Fly Niu poised to buy Tonga's Lulutai; plans Auckland relaunch after 14-year hiatus

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Gatwick unveils expansion package targeting capacity, timeline and industry impact Gatwick Airport has announced a major expansion package outlining capacity targets, a multi‑year delivery timeline and operational changes for airlines and ground handlers. The plan sets out how the airport will lift flight volumes and connectivity while coordinating approvals, construction sequencing and slot reallocation.

2025-10-09T17:12:25.087166-07:00

Gatwick unveils expansion package targeting capacity, timeline and industry impact

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FedEx Express pilots (ALPA) formally declare loss of confidence in CEO FedEx Express pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have formally declared a loss of confidence in the carrier's president and CEO. The declaration targets leadership at the Memphis International–based cargo unit and signals mounting labour-management tensions within FedEx's operations.

2025-10-09T12:58:58.928090-07:00

FedEx Express pilots (ALPA) formally declare loss of confidence in CEO

AirInsight

AirAsia in talks with COMAC for potential aircraft purchase AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes said in an interview the airline is negotiating with COMAC over the purchase of an unspecified number of Chinese-built aircraft, opening the possibility of adding COMAC jets to the carrier’s fleet as it weighs supply options amid regional growth.

2025-10-09T12:40:49.595847-07:00

AirAsia in talks with COMAC for potential aircraft purchase

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Brazil’s Azul to lease three A330-200s from Elevate Azul Linhas Aéreas has agreed to lease three Airbus A330-200 widebodies from lessor Elevate, ch-aviation reports. The leases, under undisclosed terms, add three A330-200s to Azul’s fleet, increasing its long‑haul widebody capacity as the carrier rebalances aircraft types in the near term.

2025-10-09T11:01:00.589736-07:00

Brazil’s Azul to lease three A330-200s from Elevate

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Duffy warns air-traffic controllers could be fired for repeated sick calls as shutdown spreads delays U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned air-traffic controllers who repeatedly call in sick during the government shutdown could face termination, saying absences are producing widespread flight delays and even unmanned towers. His comments evoked 1981 as officials warned staffing gaps threaten safe operations.

2025-10-09T10:06:52.601218-07:00

Duffy warns air-traffic controllers could be fired for repeated sick calls as shutdown spreads delays

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Delta CEO says operations unaffected as U.S. government shutdown drives nationwide flight delays Delta's CEO said the carrier's operations have been 'unaffected' as the U.S. government shutdown entered its ninth day. Nevertheless, cascading FAA staffing issues and reduced CBP capacity have produced mounting delays at major U.S. airports and localized disruptions to schedules and turnarounds.

2025-10-09T09:57:16.371998-07:00

Delta CEO says operations unaffected as U.S. government shutdown drives nationwide flight delays

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