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Qatar Airways restores 85% of network and reshuffles C-suite; Emirates launches “Comprehensive Travel Cover” for conflict-relate

Qatar Airways says it has brought its network back to 85% of pre-crisis levels and has created new chief operating and chief customer officer roles for its next growth phase. In parallel, Emirates is rolling out “Comprehensive Travel Cover,” an airline-managed insurance package spanning conflict-related medical care, extended trips, disruption hotel support and rebooking assistance.

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

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American Airlines to activate anti-terror cockpit barricades on June 18

2026-06-18T04:40:12.500230-07:00

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Aurigny CEO challenges Guernsey “profit mandate” as island airline seeks sustainability

2026-06-18T04:23:03.153727-07:00

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Qantas confirms Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul launch: Sydney–London nonstop on Airbus A350-1000ULR from Oct 2027 (19–22 hours)

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

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Qatar Airways restores 85% of network and reshuffles C-suite; Emirates launches “Comprehensive Travel Cover” for conflict-relate Qatar Airways says it has brought its network back to 85% of pre-crisis levels and has created new chief operating and chief customer officer roles for its next growth phase. In parallel, Emirates is rolling out “Comprehensive Travel Cover,” an airline-managed insurance package spanning conflict-related medical care, extended trips, disruption hotel support and rebooking assistance.

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

Qatar Airways restores 85% of network and reshuffles C-suite; Emirates launches “Comprehensive Travel Cover” for conflict-relate

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American Airlines to activate anti-terror cockpit barricades on June 18 American Airlines says anti-terror cockpit barricades will go live across its planes on June 18, expanding protections inside the flight deck as part of its security posture. The carrier’s rollout aligns with its ongoing coordination with TSA on checkpoint and identity workflows.

2026-06-18T04:40:12.500230-07:00

American Airlines to activate anti-terror cockpit barricades on June 18

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Aurigny CEO challenges Guernsey “profit mandate” as island airline seeks sustainability Aurigny Air Services (Guernsey) chief executive Nico Bezuidenhout questioned whether the airline can reasonably be expected to be profitable given its community role on the island. The remarks frame Aurigny’s commercial targets against the public-service expectations tied to maintaining regional connectivity.

2026-06-18T04:23:03.153727-07:00

Aurigny CEO challenges Guernsey “profit mandate” as island airline seeks sustainability

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United Nigeria Airlines signs MoU with Guinea-Bissau to relaunch Air Bissau United Nigeria Airlines says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Guinea-Bissau to re-establish the country’s national carrier, Air Bissau. The deal is aimed at restarting operations of the Bissau-flagged airline under a Nigerian partnership framework, per the carrier’s announcement.

2026-06-18T03:03:12.098882-07:00

United Nigeria Airlines signs MoU with Guinea-Bissau to relaunch Air Bissau

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Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push Aeroflot is pursuing what it characterizes as final buyouts while also moving to acquire second-hand aircraft. The reported shift signals an active approach to rebuilding or restructuring capacity using existing airframes rather than relying solely on new deliveries.

2026-06-18T02:20:37.844343-07:00

Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push

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Qantas confirms Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul launch: Sydney–London nonstop on Airbus A350-1000ULR from Oct 2027 (19–22 hours) Qantas says its ultra-long-range “Project Sunrise” will begin with a nonstop Sydney–London service in October 2027, operating the Airbus A350-1000ULR on flights spanning more than 16,000 km and taking about 19 to 22 hours. The carrier also frames the effort as breaking the 10,000-mile barrier, with the first long-haul destination slated ahead of follow-on services.

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

Qantas confirms Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul launch: Sydney–London nonstop on Airbus A350-1000ULR from Oct 2027 (19–22 hours)

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it will launch three new domestic routes in July 2026 after opening reservations, expanding capacity from its namesake base. The carrier’s longer-term plan is to scale operations with future connectivity spanning Central Asia, Europe and Australia, aligning with Vietnam’s leisure-demand momentum.

2026-06-18T01:49:49.291283-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

Associated Press

Ukraine drone wave hits Moscow refinery for second time in a week, disrupting airport operations and triggering Russian jet-fuel Ukrainian drones breached Russian air defenses to strike an oil refinery near central Moscow for the second time in a week, producing significant smoke and disrupting commercial flights at Moscow-area airports. The attacks are being linked to a sharp rise in Russian jet-fuel prices—prompting fuel rationing and a ban on aviation fuel exports.

2026-06-18T00:33:37.308869-07:00

Ukraine drone wave hits Moscow refinery for second time in a week, disrupting airport operations and triggering Russian jet-fuel

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Qatar Airways restores 85% of network and reshuffles C-suite; Emirates launches “Comprehensive Travel Cover” for conflict-relate

American Airlines to activate anti-terror cockpit barricades on June 18

Aurigny CEO challenges Guernsey “profit mandate” as island airline seeks sustainability

Qantas confirms Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul launch: Sydney–London nonstop on Airbus A350-1000ULR from Oct 2027 (19–22 hours)

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