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Air Canada to launch nonstop U.S. services from Billy Bishop (YTZ) and boost domestic frequencies in 2026

Air Canada will begin nonstop services from downtown Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to New York–LaGuardia, Boston, Chicago–O’Hare and Washington–Dulles in spring/summer 2026. Flights will operate as Air Canada Express by Jazz on 78‑seat De Havilland Dash 8‑400s, introducing regular transborder links.

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

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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

aerotelegraph.com

Wizz Air in talks with Airbus to defer about 100 A320neo-family deliveries past 2030

2025-10-23T01:24:24.904235-07:00

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American Airlines Q3 2025: $114M loss on record $13.7B revenue; raises 2025 profit forecast as fares recover

2025-10-23T04:06:43.878286-07:00

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Alaska Airlines requests system-wide ground stop Thursday evening after unspecified tech outage, FAA says Alaska Airlines requested a temporary grounding of flights at all airports Thursday evening after an unspecified technology outage, the FAA said. The carrier asked for the ground stop while it investigates the issue; the advisory did not detail affected systems or expected duration.

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

Alaska Airlines requests system-wide ground stop Thursday evening after unspecified tech outage, FAA says

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Merger committee begins ceding slots and traffic rights on 10 additional routes A committee overseeing the Korean Air–Asiana merger has started transferring airport slots and traffic rights on ten additional routes, part of ongoing integration and capacity reallocation. The move extends earlier asset divestments and will reshape route planning and competitive dynamics at affected airports.

2025-10-23T14:52:30.910284-07:00

Merger committee begins ceding slots and traffic rights on 10 additional routes

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Rolls‑Royce boosts engine output, launches LessorCare+ and accelerates UltraFan as 2025 profits surge Rolls‑Royce is raising aero‑engine production, introducing LessorCare+ aftermarket support for lessors and accelerating UltraFan development after 2025 profits surged. The moves respond to growing demand for widebody thrust and aim to monetise lease‑focused service revenue while sustaining investment in next‑generation propulsion.

2025-10-23T12:13:00.785664-07:00

Rolls‑Royce boosts engine output, launches LessorCare+ and accelerates UltraFan as 2025 profits surge

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LATAM Brasil seeks to consolidate group's Embraer E195‑E2 fleet LATAM Brasil hopes to take all of the group's Embraer E195‑E2 jets, centralising operations of the type within the Brazil unit. The move would consolidate fleet management, crew training and maintenance for the E195‑E2 across LATAM’s carriers and shape regional capacity deployment.

2025-10-23T12:12:59.229059-07:00

LATAM Brasil seeks to consolidate group's Embraer E195‑E2 fleet

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FAA: Shutdown-driven ATC staffing shortfalls trigger ground stops, delays at major U.S. hubs Air traffic controller staffing shortages during the 23‑day U.S. government shutdown are causing ground stops and flight delays at Reagan National, LaGuardia, Newark and Houston, the FAA said. Controllers are working without pay, with reports of moonlighting and rising frustration ahead of a missed pay day.

2025-10-23T11:00:39.138891-07:00

FAA: Shutdown-driven ATC staffing shortfalls trigger ground stops, delays at major U.S. hubs

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Air Canada to launch nonstop U.S. services from Billy Bishop (YTZ) and boost domestic frequencies in 2026 Air Canada will begin nonstop services from downtown Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to New York–LaGuardia, Boston, Chicago–O’Hare and Washington–Dulles in spring/summer 2026. Flights will operate as Air Canada Express by Jazz on 78‑seat De Havilland Dash 8‑400s, introducing regular transborder links.

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

Air Canada to launch nonstop U.S. services from Billy Bishop (YTZ) and boost domestic frequencies in 2026

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United Bolsters O'Hare Hub with 10 New Routes After Court Clears Five‑Gate Transfer United Airlines will add ten destinations from Chicago O’Hare in its 2026 schedule and reintroduce multiple regional routes after a court cleared its acquisition of five additional gates. The move strengthens United’s hub position at ORD and escalates competition with American Airlines.

2025-10-23T10:44:46.917749-07:00

United Bolsters O'Hare Hub with 10 New Routes After Court Clears Five‑Gate Transfer

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FlyHouse to acquire Sun Air Jets and merge operating certificates FlyHouse announced plans to acquire Sun Air Jets and to merge their operating certificates. The companies said the transaction will consolidate the carriers' authorisations under a single certificate, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Timing and financial terms were not disclosed.

2025-10-23T09:57:47.588415-07:00

FlyHouse to acquire Sun Air Jets and merge operating certificates

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