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Israir Wins Israeli Approval for North American Flights, Awaits FAA Clearance

Israeli leisure carrier Israir has received approval from Israel’s civil aviation regulator to launch services to North America, a key step toward its planned New York operation with Airbus A330s. The airline still requires clearance from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration before flights can begin.

2026-08-10T13:47:48.826626-07:00

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t'way Air outlines selective-service model for forthcoming Trinity Airways brand

South Korea’s t’way Air plans to operate Trinity Airways as a “selective service carrier,” combining elements of traditional full-service and low-cost airline models through route-based differences in onboard and passenger services. The approach would allow the new brand to tailor its product to market demand rather than apply one uniform standard.

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake suspends operations at seven Colombian airports as airlines offer waivers

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia prompted Aerocivil to restrict or suspend commercial operations at seven airports while teams inspect airside, structural and navigation infrastructure. Avianca, LATAM and Wingo offered affected passengers free rebooking, rerouting or refunds; Popayán was separately closed because of volcanic ash.

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American Airlines operates commercial flight using non-biobased sustainable aviation fuel

American Airlines operated a commercial passenger flight using electro sustainable aviation fuel after receiving what it described as the first delivery of non-biobased SAF to a U.S. commercial airport. The milestone demonstrates progress toward expanding synthetic fuel use within the commercial aviation supply chain.

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Alaska Airlines 737 pilots lock cockpit after passengers allegedly threaten to take over aircraft

Alaska Airlines Flight 305 returned to the gate at Miami International Airport on Aug. 9 after pilots reported threats from passengers during taxi. The Boeing 737 was placed under cockpit lockdown, while air traffic control audio indicated similar emergency protocols were used on another flight earlier that week.

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Swiss to retire its Airbus A220-100 fleet by year-end 2027

Swiss plans to retire its A220-100 fleet by the end of 2027, marking a defined endpoint for the airline’s operation of the smallest member of Airbus’ A220 family. The decision will shape Swiss’ fleet composition and regional-capacity planning over the next two years.

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