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Brussels Airlines Expands Fleet with Three A320neo by 2026

Brussels Airlines will integrate three additional Airbus A320neo aircraft into their fleet by summer 2026, furthering their commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. Two aircraft will replace older A319 models, and one will facilitate fleet expansion.

2024-12-27T07:52:38.682017-08:00

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Avianca Announces New 2025 Routes from Florida to Latin America

2024-12-27T09:46:52.525855-08:00

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IAG Engages Starlink, Amazon for Free Inflight Wi-Fi

2024-12-27T09:11:39.657769-08:00

Wall Street Journal

Missile Threat Grows for Commercial Flights Near Conflict Zones

2024-12-27T04:22:58.862393-08:00

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Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Avianca Announces New 2025 Routes from Florida to Latin America Avianca will enhance connectivity by launching new routes from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa to Latin American destinations including Bogota, Medellin, San José, and Managua. This expansion aims to strengthen access between Florida and Latin America with operations starting in 2025.

2024-12-27T09:46:52.525855-08:00

Avianca Announces New 2025 Routes from Florida to Latin America

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IAG Engages Starlink, Amazon for Free Inflight Wi-Fi International Airlines Group, holding company of British Airways and Iberia, explores fast, free inflight Wi-Fi options through discussions with Starlink and Amazon Satellite Service. These negotiations encompass several European airlines under IAG, including Aer Lingus and Vueling, aiming to enhance passenger connectivity experiences.

2024-12-27T09:11:39.657769-08:00

IAG Engages Starlink, Amazon for Free Inflight Wi-Fi

Breitflyte

Brussels Airlines Expands Fleet with Three A320neo by 2026 Brussels Airlines will integrate three additional Airbus A320neo aircraft into their fleet by summer 2026, furthering their commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. Two aircraft will replace older A319 models, and one will facilitate fleet expansion.

2024-12-27T07:52:38.682017-08:00

Brussels Airlines Expands Fleet with Three A320neo by 2026

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Swiss A220 Emergency Landing: Flight Attendant in Intensive Care After Smoke Incident Following an emergency landing at Graz Airport due to smoke in the Airbus A220 cabin, a Swiss International Airlines flight attendant remains in intensive care. The incident, which occurred four days ago, has prompted ongoing investigations by aviation authorities and the airline.

2024-12-27T05:35:10.862209-08:00

Swiss A220 Emergency Landing: Flight Attendant in Intensive Care After Smoke Incident

Breitflyte

AerCap Finalizes Sale and Leaseback of Boeing 787-9 with TAAG Angola AerCap Holdings has completed a sale and leaseback agreement for one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with TAAG Angola Airlines, marking TAAG's first Boeing 787-9 acquisition. The aircraft is poised for delivery in February 2025, enhancing TAAG's long-haul capabilities and fleet modernization.

2024-12-27T04:39:14.655929-08:00

AerCap Finalizes Sale and Leaseback of Boeing 787-9 with TAAG Angola

Wall Street Journal

Missile Threat Grows for Commercial Flights Near Conflict Zones The risk to commercial airliners from missiles is increasing, especially in or near conflict zones. The recent crash in Kazakhstan, potentially a missile shootdown, marks the third significant incident since 2014, highlighting the dangers aviation faces in these volatile areas.

2024-12-27T04:22:58.862393-08:00

Missile Threat Grows for Commercial Flights Near Conflict Zones

Reuters

Kazakhstan Crash: External Interference Suspected on Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Investigations into the Kazakhstan crash reveal external physical interference as a possible cause. Passengers aboard reported hearing loud bangs before the Azerbaijan Airlines plane went down, preceding its intended landing in Grozny, Russia, resulting in the tragic loss of 38 lives.

2024-12-27T04:14:43.706864-08:00

Kazakhstan Crash: External Interference Suspected on Azerbaijan Airlines Flight

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Eurowings Exits Musk's X Over Platform Concerns Eurowings, Lufthansa Group's budget carrier, has left Musk's X social media platform, following Austrian Airlines' earlier exit. The company cited issues such as the increasing spread of hate, agitation, and disinformation as reasons for its departure.

2024-12-27T03:36:57.758290-08:00

Eurowings Exits Musk's X Over Platform Concerns