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Aeroflot expects to take 200+ MC-21s by 2033

Aeroflot expects to take more than 200 MC-21s by 2033, the airline has said. If realised, the commitment would constitute a large, multi‑year delivery programme shaping Aeroflot's fleet composition through 2033 and create sustained production demand for the MC-21 programme.

2026-03-16T05:14:04.243282-07:00

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Airline CEOs demand Congress restore TSA pay as resignations and long security lines threaten spring travel and World Cup 2026

2026-03-16T04:57:50.366072-07:00

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Emirates resumes limited services at Dubai International after drone strike on fuel tank

2026-03-16T04:38:51.999917-07:00

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Air India launches probe after discovery that 4,000+ staff abused leisure travel scheme

2026-03-16T05:55:02.697880-07:00

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Air India launches probe after discovery that 4,000+ staff abused leisure travel scheme Air India has launched an internal probe after finding that more than 4,000 employees abused its staff travel Employee Leisure Travel scheme, prompting a review of controls and processes. The investigation is examining suspected misuse of discounted leisure travel privileges and potential breaches of company policy.

2026-03-16T05:55:02.697880-07:00

Air India launches probe after discovery that 4,000+ staff abused leisure travel scheme

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Air Sénégal outlines fleet acquisition plan through 2035 Air Sénégal has published a fleet acquisition plan through 2035, establishing a multi‑year framework for aircraft procurements intended to support the carrier's growth and network development. The announcement sets out the airline's long‑term capacity strategy while leaving specifics on fleet mix and delivery timing to be examined.

2026-03-16T05:48:54.077394-07:00

Air Sénégal outlines fleet acquisition plan through 2035

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Aeroflot expects to take 200+ MC-21s by 2033 Aeroflot expects to take more than 200 MC-21s by 2033, the airline has said. If realised, the commitment would constitute a large, multi‑year delivery programme shaping Aeroflot's fleet composition through 2033 and create sustained production demand for the MC-21 programme.

2026-03-16T05:14:04.243282-07:00

Aeroflot expects to take 200+ MC-21s by 2033

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Airline CEOs demand Congress restore TSA pay as resignations and long security lines threaten spring travel and World Cup 2026 Top U.S. airline CEOs sent Congress an urgent letter pressing for Department of Homeland Security funding to restore TSA pay after agents missed a full paycheck amid a partial shutdown. Carriers warned unpaid officers, roughly 300 recent resignations and swelling security lines could cause major disruptions during spring break and World Cup 2026.

2026-03-16T04:57:50.366072-07:00

Airline CEOs demand Congress restore TSA pay as resignations and long security lines threaten spring travel and World Cup 2026

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Emirates resumes limited services at Dubai International after drone strike on fuel tank Emirates suspended operations at Dubai International after drone strikes — including an attack on a fuel tank — forced an hours‑long shutdown. The carrier has since resumed limited services amid heightened security as the Iran conflict enters its third week, complicating efforts to normalise hub operations.

2026-03-16T04:38:51.999917-07:00

Emirates resumes limited services at Dubai International after drone strike on fuel tank

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Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan Southwest is abandoning its pandemic-era strategy of operating primary-airport services alongside existing secondary hubs, withdrawing from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles and reverting focus to Midway, BWI and Reagan. The airline previously ended its Houston IAH experiment in 2024; O'Hare now follows suit.

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

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Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations Kenya Airways has deployed a Boeing 747 freighter under a capacity agreement to immediately expand its long‑haul cargo capability, adding dedicated lift and schedule flexibility for international freight flows. The move complements belly‑hold services and targets growing Africa‑to‑global cargo demand.

2026-03-16T00:57:57.973083-07:00

Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

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EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements EU court rules both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements with third countries. The judgment clarifies competence over international market access and could reshape bilateral route rights, commercial negotiations and regulatory alignment for carriers and governments.

2026-03-16T00:14:29.694418-07:00

EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

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Aeroflot expects to take 200+ MC-21s by 2033

Airline CEOs demand Congress restore TSA pay as resignations and long security lines threaten spring travel and World Cup 2026

Emirates resumes limited services at Dubai International after drone strike on fuel tank

Air India launches probe after discovery that 4,000+ staff abused leisure travel scheme

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