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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace; Manama airport resumes commercial flights after 39‑day closure

Iraq, Syria and Bahrain have reopened their airspaces to commercial traffic following a US–Iran ceasefire, ending month‑long partial or total closures. Bahrain's Manama International Airport resumed operations after a 39‑day shutdown and Gulf Air has restarted select services as schedules are gradually restored.

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

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Lufthansa, CityLine flight attendants to strike Friday, deepening centenary disruptions

2026-04-09T00:58:35.088247-07:00

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Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

2026-04-09T01:06:14.807386-07:00

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Cathay Cargo launches 'Manage Booking' to give forwarders real-time, 24/7 control

2026-04-09T01:02:47.225714-07:00

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Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency Jeppesen has unveiled Smart Airport Maps, a new mapping product designed to improve airline ground‑operations efficiency. The offering targets better situational awareness for gate, apron and turnaround activities to help carriers and handlers reduce on‑ground delays and operational friction across airports.

2026-04-09T01:06:14.807386-07:00

Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

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Cathay Cargo launches 'Manage Booking' to give forwarders real-time, 24/7 control Cathay Cargo on April 9, 2026 launched 'Manage Booking', an upgrade to its online booking platform that gives freight forwarders direct, real-time control to modify bookings. The tool is available 24/7 via the Cathay Cargo website and through the EzyCargo platform, streamlining booking self-service.

2026-04-09T01:02:47.225714-07:00

Cathay Cargo launches 'Manage Booking' to give forwarders real-time, 24/7 control

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Croatia Airlines to wet-lease ATR aircraft in early 2Q26 Croatia Airlines plans to wet-lease ATR turboprops in early second-quarter 2026, the carrier said. The short-term wet-lease will add regional capacity while the airline manages near-term fleet availability; the company did not disclose aircraft numbers, lessor identity or deployment details.

2026-04-09T01:00:38.882631-07:00

Croatia Airlines to wet-lease ATR aircraft in early 2Q26

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Lufthansa, CityLine flight attendants to strike Friday, deepening centenary disruptions Lufthansa and Lufthansa CityLine flight attendants have announced a strike for Friday, adding fresh disruption to the carrier's centenary programme and risking cancellations, delays and large-scale rebookings across the group's Frankfurt and Munich hubs. The action compounds recent labour unrest across the group.

2026-04-09T00:58:35.088247-07:00

Lufthansa, CityLine flight attendants to strike Friday, deepening centenary disruptions

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El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended El Al is planning a substantial restoration of scheduled operations after several weeks of restricted flying caused by regional conflict. Passenger bookings remain suspended while the carrier automatically prioritises customers awaiting reassignment as it says it is "accelerating its return" to a normal schedule.

2026-04-09T00:51:13.369565-07:00

El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended

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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace; Manama airport resumes commercial flights after 39‑day closure Iraq, Syria and Bahrain have reopened their airspaces to commercial traffic following a US–Iran ceasefire, ending month‑long partial or total closures. Bahrain's Manama International Airport resumed operations after a 39‑day shutdown and Gulf Air has restarted select services as schedules are gradually restored.

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace; Manama airport resumes commercial flights after 39‑day closure

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Etihad to reconfigure A321LR to higher-density layout from Q1 2027 Etihad Airways will reconfigure its Airbus A321LR cabin to a higher-density layout, increasing seat counts across the fleet from Q1 2027. The retrofit will be applied to in-service A321LRs and is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027, affecting capacity on routes served by the type.

2026-04-08T22:02:35.901662-07:00

Etihad to reconfigure A321LR to higher-density layout from Q1 2027

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PIA shareholders approve transfer of 75% stake, pushing privatization to the finish line Shareholders of Pakistan International Airlines have approved the transfer of a 75% stake in the national carrier, ch-aviation reports. The decision moves the long-running privatization effort significantly closer to completion, setting up an imminent change in majority ownership and management control.

2026-04-08T19:17:22.832141-07:00

PIA shareholders approve transfer of 75% stake, pushing privatization to the finish line

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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace; Manama airport resumes commercial flights after 39‑day closure

Lufthansa, CityLine flight attendants to strike Friday, deepening centenary disruptions

Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

Cathay Cargo launches 'Manage Booking' to give forwarders real-time, 24/7 control

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