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Israel proposes seventh-freedom Emirates flights from Tel Aviv to New York and Bangkok to restore Dubai-linked connectivity

Israel’s Ministry of Transportation is pursuing a “spectacular” package to bring Emirates back to Tel Aviv with seventh-freedom flights to New York and Bangkok—not solely as a Dubai stopover—aimed at restoring Dubai service after nearly three years without Gulf-airline Israel flights.

2026-05-18T14:09:33.042783-07:00

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Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow with in-house Boeing 787-9 takeover from July 1, 2026

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX

2026-05-19T02:11:17.033317-07:00

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Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction

2026-05-19T02:10:42.616792-07:00

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Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow with in-house Boeing 787-9 takeover from July 1, 2026 Riyadh Air has opened public ticket sales for its Riyadh–London Heathrow route, scheduled for an in-service changeover effective July 1, 2026. The carrier will deploy its own Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on the long-haul link, replacing the prior operating arrangement.

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow with in-house Boeing 787-9 takeover from July 1, 2026

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Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Formal London Launch

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX Indian investigators found that the crew of a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 freighter initiated an in-flight climb without air traffic clearance, triggering a loss of separation with a Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 9. The aircraft were less than 1,000 ft apart during the incident.

2026-05-19T02:11:17.033317-07:00

Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX

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Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction Norse Atlantic Airways has appointed JPMorgan Chase to prepare for a potential sale in the coming months. The appointment underscores the carrier’s active transition from optionality toward a defined process, building on its previously disclosed strategic review that could result in a sale, merger, or partnership.

2026-05-19T02:10:42.616792-07:00

Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction

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India to observe Boeing 787 fuel-control switch-panel tests in Seattle tied to Air India London incident Indian air safety officials will travel to Seattle to monitor Boeing’s 787 fuel-control switch panel testing after an Air India report flagged a possible defect. The officials are focusing on the same component removed from an Air India 787 in February following crew concerns on a London–Bengaluru flight, according to documents seen by Reuters.

2026-05-19T01:14:45.567809-07:00

India to observe Boeing 787 fuel-control switch-panel tests in Seattle tied to Air India London incident

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Cebu Pacific to restart Manila–Dubai from July 2 with four weekly flights after safety checks and Dubai airport coordination Cebu Pacific will resume its Manila (MNL)–Dubai (DXB) service on July 2, operating four weekly departures. The restart follows safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities, enabling the carrier to restore the route after a period of suspension or interruption.

2026-05-19T01:09:11.964580-07:00

Cebu Pacific to restart Manila–Dubai from July 2 with four weekly flights after safety checks and Dubai airport coordination

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Luxair flags operating-profit resilience in 2025 while launching Embraer E195-E2–led fleet renewal Luxair reported stable 2025 performance and said it expects to remain in operating profit this year, despite “clear challenges” tied to fleet transition. The carrier is entering a renewal phase with the arrival of its first Embraer E195-E2, setting constraints on operations as preparations for new aircraft types ramp up.

2026-05-19T00:53:52.799504-07:00

Luxair flags operating-profit resilience in 2025 while launching Embraer E195-E2–led fleet renewal

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Centrum Air and My Freighter target fleet expansion to 100 jets Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air and My Freighter say they are aiming to grow to a combined 100-jet fleet, signaling an aggressive scale-up for their passenger and cargo operations. The move underscores how Central Asian carriers are planning capacity growth through rapid aircraft acquisition and network development.

2026-05-18T21:53:49.998965-07:00

Centrum Air and My Freighter target fleet expansion to 100 jets

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Israel proposes seventh-freedom Emirates flights from Tel Aviv to New York and Bangkok to restore Dubai-linked connectivity

Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow with in-house Boeing 787-9 takeover from July 1, 2026

Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX

Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction

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