New York Times
• Yan Zhuang
A helicopter providing live coverage of a bus collision crashed at about 5:02 a.m. in Los Angeles’ Chatsworth neighborhood, killing a journalist, the pilot and a person on the ground. The aircraft was identified as NBC’s NewsChopper 4; reports said at least one other person was injured.
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A helicopter providing live coverage of a bus collision crashed at about 5:02 a.m. in Los Angeles’ Chatsworth neighborhood, killing a journalist, the pilot and a person on the ground. The aircraft was identified as NBC’s NewsChopper 4; reports said at least one other person was injured.
Korean Air’s effort to loosen conditions attached to its merger faces rejection, adding regulatory friction to the airline’s consolidation strategy. The decision underscores the continuing scrutiny of remedies imposed on major airline combinations and the constraints they can place on integration and network planning.
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Malaysia is monitoring AirAsia’s liquidity as the low-cost carrier seeks more than $1 billion amid rising fuel costs, lease liabilities and funding pressures. Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air have indicated they could expand organically to absorb routes and passengers, rather than acquire AirAsia outright.
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Emirates says it is well hedged against higher jet fuel prices and is seeking to avoid passing rising costs on to passengers. The carrier’s position comes as airlines assess the impact of the Iran war on fuel markets and the potential pressure on fares and margins.
Air Arabia’s new Saudi budget carrier will begin operations on Sept. 20 with flights from Dammam to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah. Riyadh and Jeddah will receive twice-daily service, while Medinah will be served daily, establishing the airline’s initial domestic network across major Saudi cities.
Air Cambodia is preparing to introduce the COMAC C909, with its first two aircraft due in November 2026. The carrier’s remaining firm orders comprise two regional jets scheduled for delivery in 2027, three in 2028 and three in 2029.
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