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Houthis warn airlines to avoid Saudi airspace as Yemen fighting escalates

The Houthis have warned airlines against using Saudi airspace as fighting in Yemen intensifies, adding another regional aviation risk linked to the Iran war. The warning puts airspace security and operational planning in focus for carriers serving or transiting the Middle East.

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British Airways 777 returns to Heathrow after cabin pressure loss and 28,000-foot emergency descent

A British Airways Boeing 777 bound for Chicago turned back to Heathrow after a reported cabin-pressure problem over the Irish Sea. The aircraft descended 28,000 feet in seven minutes; passengers reportedly used oxygen masks, and the crew circled to burn fuel before landing.

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airBaltic plans to cut up to 700 jobs, about 20% of its 3,000-person workforce

The Latvian carrier has notified Latvia’s State Employment Agency of a planned collective redundancy process that could affect 500 to 700 employees at its bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. airBaltic describes the reductions as a cost-cutting effort and says its flight schedule will not be affected.

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Navi Mumbai airport builds ground links as flight-allocation dispute looms

Navi Mumbai International Airport is expanding bus, taxi and shuttle options ahead of the winter schedule beginning Oct. 25, 2026. At the same time, Mumbai Terminal 1’s planned January 2027 redevelopment has put airlines and Adani Airports at odds over flight reductions and shifting international services to the new airport.

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LATAM-Delta joint venture carries 17.4 million passengers as capacity grows about one-third

Four years after launching their joint venture in 2022, LATAM and Delta say they have carried 17.4 million passengers on 83,000 flights and expanded combined capacity between North and South America by roughly one-third. Their network now includes 28 routes, and more than half of passengers traveled with a connection.

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Wizz Air delays Abu Dhabi return and suspends Budapest–Amman service amid Middle East security concerns

Wizz Air has postponed the planned resumption of flights to Abu Dhabi from six European cities and suspended its newly launched Budapest–Amman route, less than a month after announcing the services. The changes come as EASA updates its security advice amid regional tensions.

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Air Canada completes $561 million share purchase

Air Canada has completed a purchase of shares worth C$561 million, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available report summary provides no further details on the transaction, including its structure or the shares involved.

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airBaltic restructuring could affect 500-700 jobs across Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn

The Latvian carrier says planned changes under its financial restructuring could affect 500 to 700 positions across its three bases. Discussions with unions are ongoing, and the final number remains unsettled.