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Man used online relationship with American Airlines employee to call in bomb threats at Bangor Airport

Investigators initially feared the bomb threats against Bangor International Airport reflected an insider’s knowledge because the calls contained specific operational details. Authorities later identified a man who allegedly exploited an internet relationship with an American Airlines employee to make the threats, highlighting vulnerabilities around employee-linked information and airport security.

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Kyrgyzstan’s Asman Airlines weighs COMAC C909 and C919 alongside Airbus A321 fleet plan

State-owned Asman Airlines is evaluating COMAC’s C909 and C919 as it builds its fleet strategy, despite an agreement to acquire two Airbus A321ceos and plans for a 10-aircraft A321 fleet. The review could give the Kyrgyz carrier an additional pathway for regional and larger-capacity operations.

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Attestor to take full ownership of Condor by August 2027 after early state-loan repayment

Asset manager Attestor will acquire the remaining 49% of Condor, taking full control of the German leisure carrier by August 2027. The transaction follows Condor’s early repayment of state-backed loans and consolidates ownership as the airline continues its post-restructuring strategy.

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Asia-Pacific passenger demand softens as air cargo growth accelerates into China’s holiday period

Asia-Pacific airlines carried 33.5 million international passengers in August, down 0.6% year on year as higher fares, jet-fuel costs and Middle East airspace restrictions weighed on demand. Cargo performance was stronger, with regional demand up 1.1% in August and global air-cargo volumes 8% higher year on year in mid-September.

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Azul to deploy first 19-seat Cessna SkyCourier in Brazil’s domestic network

Azul’s first passenger-configured Cessna SkyCourier is scheduled to arrive at its Confins base on Sept. 28, where it will undergo import formalities and service preparation. The Brazilian airline plans to deploy the 19-seat turboprop within its broader domestic network.

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Paris court convicts Swiftair over 2014 Air Algérie AH5017 crash in Mali

The Paris Criminal Court convicted Spanish operator Swiftair of involuntary manslaughter on Sept. 28, 2026, over the July 2014 crash of Air Algérie flight AH5017 in Mali. All 116 people aboard the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 were killed in the accident.

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Court throws out $28.5 million Aeroflot claim against MRO firm

A court has dismissed Aeroflot’s $28.5 million claim against an MRO provider, ending the reported dispute in the firm’s favor. The ruling highlights the legal and financial exposure that can arise from disagreements between airlines and maintenance providers.

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U.S. airfares may stay elevated through the holidays even after jet fuel prices fall

Jet fuel prices surged after the Iran war began, with the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index reaching $4.88 per gallon in early April. Airlines and analysts say airfare adjustments may lag fuel costs, leaving travelers facing elevated prices for Thanksgiving and Christmas flights even if fuel retreats.