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Bullet holes found on American Airlines 737 MAX 8 after Medellín–Miami flight; aircraft removed from service

Maintenance crews identified apparent bullet holes on an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 following a flight involving Medellín, Colombia and Miami. The jet was taken out of service and the carrier, along with local authorities, has opened an investigation into the perforations.

2026-02-24T11:33:22.484038-08:00

Aviation Week

Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo service using Boeing 787-9

2026-02-24T03:55:47.693445-08:00

CNBC

Spirit reaches restructuring deal with secured creditors, aims to exit Chapter 11 by summer

2026-02-24T08:17:30.946033-08:00

Reuters

Singapore Airlines posts record S$5.5bn Q3 revenue and 26% operating profit rise, but net profit plunges ~69%

2026-02-24T13:13:31.412266-08:00

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Singapore Airlines posts record S$5.5bn Q3 revenue and 26% operating profit rise, but net profit plunges ~69% Singapore Airlines reported record Q3 revenue of S$5.5 billion and a 26% rise in operating profit, driven by strong passenger demand, yet net profit plunged about 69% year‑on‑year. The decline reflects a one‑off gain in the prior year and material losses at associate Air India.

2026-02-24T13:13:31.412266-08:00

Singapore Airlines posts record S$5.5bn Q3 revenue and 26% operating profit rise, but net profit plunges ~69%

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Bullet holes found on American Airlines 737 MAX 8 after Medellín–Miami flight; aircraft removed from service Maintenance crews identified apparent bullet holes on an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 following a flight involving Medellín, Colombia and Miami. The jet was taken out of service and the carrier, along with local authorities, has opened an investigation into the perforations.

2026-02-24T11:33:22.484038-08:00

Bullet holes found on American Airlines 737 MAX 8 after Medellín–Miami flight; aircraft removed from service

Airways Magazine

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Finnair makes Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin year-round destinations Finnair will operate year-round services to Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin, converting three routes announced for summer 2026 into permanent, year-round rotations. The change strengthens its European network and supports both business and leisure demand across seasons, including next winter.

2026-02-24T11:30:43.821655-08:00

Finnair makes Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin year-round destinations

Aviacionline

ZIPAIR launches nonstop Tokyo–Narita–Orlando charter, first direct Asia–Pacific–Florida passenger link ZIPAIR’s inaugural nonstop Tokyo–Narita to Orlando passenger charter landed at Orlando International (MCO) on Feb. 23 at 13:35, marking the first-ever direct Asia‑Pacific–Florida passenger link. The Boeing 787 carried about 280 passengers, shortening travel time between Japan and Central Florida and creating a new tourism gateway.

2026-02-24T10:36:23.214756-08:00

ZIPAIR launches nonstop Tokyo–Narita–Orlando charter, first direct Asia–Pacific–Florida passenger link

Airways Magazine

Five Years Later: Where Did Alitalia’s Fleet Go? Five years after Alitalia's demise, former Alitalia airframes still appear at airports stripped of logos and red accents. This piece traces where those aircraft have gone — who is operating or storing them now — and explains why their livery and branding were removed.

2026-02-24T09:56:03.223121-08:00

Five Years Later: Where Did Alitalia’s Fleet Go?

AirInsight

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60,000 Forged CFM56 Part Certificates — What It Means for Airlines and MROs Authorities uncovered roughly 60,000 forged certificates for CFM56 parts sold into the supply chain. The vendor has been penalised, but airlines and third‑party MROs now face audits, withdrawn spares and regulatory scrutiny as they trace affected components and verify maintenance records.

2026-02-24T09:36:33.208398-08:00

60,000 Forged CFM56 Part Certificates — What It Means for Airlines and MROs

CNBC

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Spirit reaches restructuring deal with secured creditors, aims to exit Chapter 11 by summer Spirit Airlines and parent Spirit Aviation Holdings reached an agreement in principle with secured creditors on a restructuring support agreement, positioning the carrier to exit Chapter 11 in late spring or early summer. The deal follows Spirit's second Chapter 11 filing within roughly 15 months.

2026-02-24T08:17:30.946033-08:00

Spirit reaches restructuring deal with secured creditors, aims to exit Chapter 11 by summer

FlightGlobal

Jet2 completes Split Scimitar retrofit on 74 Boeing 737-800s to cut fuel burn and CO2 Jet2 has completed a two‑year retrofit installing Aviation Partners Boeing Split Scimitar winglets on 74 Boeing 737‑800s. The airline says the programme will reduce annual fuel burn and CO2 emissions across its narrowbody fleet, improving fuel efficiency and lowering operating costs.

2026-02-24T08:15:55.525598-08:00

Jet2 completes Split Scimitar retrofit on 74 Boeing 737-800s to cut fuel burn and CO2

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Bullet holes found on American Airlines 737 MAX 8 after Medellín–Miami flight; aircraft removed from service

Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo service using Boeing 787-9

Spirit reaches restructuring deal with secured creditors, aims to exit Chapter 11 by summer

Singapore Airlines posts record S$5.5bn Q3 revenue and 26% operating profit rise, but net profit plunges ~69%

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