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KLM cancels multiple Middle East routes amid U.S.–Iran military buildup; Air France denies broad suspensions

KLM abruptly cancelled flights to four Middle Eastern destinations this week as carriers reroute and suspend services amid a U.S. military buildup toward Iran. Air France has denied reports of widespread cancellations, saying only two Dubai flights were suspended and services to Dubai and Tel Aviv remain operational.

2026-01-24T14:42:33.037420-08:00

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Transavia appoints new CEO — leadership change at Air France–KLM low‑cost unit

2026-01-25T10:04:41.450581-08:00

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British Airways ownership decoded: IAG's corporate structure and Spanish links

2026-01-25T08:29:30.762780-08:00

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Malaysia Airlines route-network update: fleet plans, orders and partnership moves

2026-01-25T07:16:32.548482-08:00

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Transavia appoints new CEO — leadership change at Air France–KLM low‑cost unit Air France–KLM’s low‑cost carrier Transavia has appointed a new chief executive, signalling a leadership change at the group’s budget unit. The move alters executive oversight for Transavia as it enters the next phase of its commercial and operational planning under Air France–KLM.

2026-01-25T10:04:41.450581-08:00

Transavia appoints new CEO — leadership change at Air France–KLM low‑cost unit

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Axinom’s next‑generation IFE wins three industry recognitions Axinom's next‑generation inflight entertainment (IFE) solution has received three industry recognitions, elevating the software supplier's profile in the competitive cabin-systems market. The awards offer market validation for Axinom's platform at a time when airlines and suppliers are prioritizing modern, software‑centric passenger experience upgrades.

2026-01-25T10:04:37.980448-08:00

Axinom’s next‑generation IFE wins three industry recognitions

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British Airways ownership decoded: IAG's corporate structure and Spanish links An analysis of International Airlines Group's ownership structure explains how British Airways sits inside IAG and highlights the group's Spanish links. The piece maps shareholder, legal and governance ties that shape control of BA within IAG and the group's cross‑border strategic footprint.

2026-01-25T08:29:30.762780-08:00

British Airways ownership decoded: IAG's corporate structure and Spanish links

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Malaysia Airlines route-network update: fleet plans, orders and partnership moves Malaysia Airlines has published an Operator News update outlining network adjustments, fleet-development priorities and strategic partnerships, covering route openings/closures, planned aircraft procurements and M&A/start-up activity. The brief signals where the carrier will shift capacity and which markets could see altered connectivity and fleet types.

2026-01-25T07:16:32.548482-08:00

Malaysia Airlines route-network update: fleet plans, orders and partnership moves

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Middle East Airlines — route network & fleet update A daily operator briefing summarising Middle East Airlines’ recent route network changes and strategic fleet developments, including aircraft orders, retirements, leasing moves and partnerships. The update aggregates capacity shifts, start‑up/bankruptcy impacts and M&A activity that influence MEA’s short‑ and medium‑haul planning.

2026-01-25T05:52:03.616074-08:00

Middle East Airlines — route network & fleet update

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Investigators: SWISS Skipped Safety Fix That Led to Mid‑Air Decompression Investigators found SWISS International Air Lines failed to implement a required safety fix, a lapse that directly led to a mid‑air cabin decompression event. The probe criticises the airline’s maintenance decisions and highlights a failure to address a known technical vulnerability.

2026-01-25T03:56:41.666336-08:00

Investigators: SWISS Skipped Safety Fix That Led to Mid‑Air Decompression

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Hainan Airlines names new chief financial officer Hainan Airlines has appointed a new chief financial officer, according to ch-aviation. The leadership change comes as the carrier takes delivery of A330-900neos and places the type into mainland China's commercial service, developments that carry significant financing and fleet-planning implications for the airline.

2026-01-25T03:04:28.199026-08:00

Hainan Airlines names new chief financial officer

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Air Nostrum appoints new CEO amid management reshuffle Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum has appointed a new chief executive as part of a broader management reshuffle, ch-aviation reports. The short bulletin notes changes to the carrier's senior team but provides limited public detail; the airline has yet to publish a full announcement.

2026-01-24T22:52:38.452468-08:00

Air Nostrum appoints new CEO amid management reshuffle

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KLM cancels multiple Middle East routes amid U.S.–Iran military buildup; Air France denies broad suspensions

Transavia appoints new CEO — leadership change at Air France–KLM low‑cost unit

British Airways ownership decoded: IAG's corporate structure and Spanish links

Malaysia Airlines route-network update: fleet plans, orders and partnership moves

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