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JetBlue to launch daily summer Boston–Milan (MXP) and Boston–Barcelona (BCN) flights in 2026

JetBlue will add daily seasonal transatlantic service from Boston Logan to Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Barcelona El Prat (BCN) beginning summer 2026, operating A321neo aircraft with a premium cabin. The routes target higher‑yield leisure and business travellers and expand JetBlue’s European footprint.

2025-11-19T08:53:34.110787-08:00

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Buraq Air signs MoU for 10 Airbus A320neo-family jets at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-19T02:18:05.929641-08:00

Wings

flydubai cites 737 MAX 10 delivery uncertainty in A321neo commitment, signs MoU for 75 737 MAXs

2025-11-18T05:31:58.547046-08:00

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Air Canada and Emirates extend codeshare, loyalty and cargo partnership to 2032

2025-11-19T03:14:51.028793-08:00

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WestJet links Rewards with Skip delivery network for earn-and-redeem across travel and local orders WestJet has launched a linked loyalty partnership with Skip, letting members earn, transfer and redeem WestJet Rewards points for Skip delivery orders and vice versa. Skip’s network covers more than 450 Canadian cities and towns and 50,000+ restaurant, grocery, convenience and retail partners.

2025-11-19T10:52:11.863082-08:00

WestJet links Rewards with Skip delivery network for earn-and-redeem across travel and local orders

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U.S. government data shows accelerated drop in international travel to the U.S. in September U.S. government data shows international travel to the United States accelerated its decline in September, marking a sharper fall in inbound visitors compared with earlier months and extending a slump that began earlier this year. The shift will pressure airlines, airports and cross‑border tourism revenues.

2025-11-19T10:08:16.426417-08:00

U.S. government data shows accelerated drop in international travel to the U.S. in September

Airways Magazine

flydubai and Boeing expand CBTA training for ab‑initio pilots, flight crews and engineers flydubai and Boeing have signed agreements to introduce wide‑ranging competency‑based training and assessment (CBTA) programmes covering ab‑initio pilots, flight crews and engineers. The agreements establish joint training curricula and assessment frameworks intended to standardise competency standards across the carrier's entry‑level and technical workforce.

2025-11-19T09:28:38.218998-08:00

flydubai and Boeing expand CBTA training for ab‑initio pilots, flight crews and engineers

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JetBlue to launch daily summer Boston–Milan (MXP) and Boston–Barcelona (BCN) flights in 2026 JetBlue will add daily seasonal transatlantic service from Boston Logan to Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Barcelona El Prat (BCN) beginning summer 2026, operating A321neo aircraft with a premium cabin. The routes target higher‑yield leisure and business travellers and expand JetBlue’s European footprint.

2025-11-19T08:53:34.110787-08:00

JetBlue to launch daily summer Boston–Milan (MXP) and Boston–Barcelona (BCN) flights in 2026

Airways Magazine

SalamAir signs long-term Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) for 15 A320-family aircraft Oman's low-cost carrier SalamAir has signed a long-term Flight Hour Services agreement with Airbus to support its 15 A320-family aircraft, aiming to boost fleet efficiency and operational performance across Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the wider Middle East through lifecycle and predictive support.

2025-11-19T08:48:52.573060-08:00

SalamAir signs long-term Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) for 15 A320-family aircraft

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U.S. government resumes funding for Essential Air Service after shutdown, restoring payments to regional carriers

2025-11-19T08:47:35.025635-08:00

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Avion Express probes alleged 'fake' captain amid pilot‑credential concerns Avion Express has opened an internal investigation after reports a captain operating on its flights may have presented falsified credentials, raising fresh concerns about crew vetting at ACMI and wet‑lease operators. The probe focuses on verification processes for licences and employment history.

2025-11-19T08:47:35.016365-08:00

Avion Express probes alleged 'fake' captain amid pilot‑credential concerns

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United Shelves $248M Junk Municipal Bond Offering to Finance Houston Airport Facilities

2025-11-19T08:00:09.785350-08:00

United Shelves $248M Junk Muni

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