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Ryanair: probe into Boeing 737 broken-window incident suggests foreign object damage

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said an initial finding from an investigation into an incident in which a passenger was partly sucked out of a Boeing 737’s broken window indicates “foreign object damage.” The company continues to assess the probe results and underlying cause.

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2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

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Emirates rolls out “U-Dream” economy headrest on A350 and A380, plus Boeing 777 (8-way comfort)

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2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

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Israir alleges deliberate vandalism damaged a third aircraft at London Luton in under a year

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2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

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Wizz Air says Zagreb and Ljubljana bases are not viable in the near term; Belgrade base decision set for late 3Q26

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2026-07-20T02:33:17.206401-07:00

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Apollo-led buyout economics for easyJet hinge on margin expansion and asset-light growth A mooted $35.7 billion Apollo buyout for easyJet would require materially higher margins to work without breaking up the airline. The pathway outlined centers on a stronger pivot to holiday destinations, asset-light growth, and creative financing for jet purchases—while noting easyJet’s network cost position cannot yet match Ryanair.

2026-07-20T04:09:04.342341-07:00

Apollo-led buyout economics for easyJet hinge on margin expansion and asset-light growth

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Ryanair: probe into Boeing 737 broken-window incident suggests foreign object damage Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said an initial finding from an investigation into an incident in which a passenger was partly sucked out of a Boeing 737’s broken window indicates “foreign object damage.” The company continues to assess the probe results and underlying cause.

2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

Ryanair: probe into Boeing 737 broken-window incident suggests foreign object damage

Washington Post

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Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions A new push from lawmakers would make a permanent ban on in-flight phone calls, following decisions by some airlines in Europe to relax in-flight calling rules. The proposal would tighten passenger communications standards across fleets rather than leaving them to individual carriers.

2026-07-20T03:08:40.382945-07:00

Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions

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Israir alleges deliberate vandalism damaged a third aircraft at London Luton in under a year Israir says ground-service vehicles collided with its aircraft at London Luton Airport on three occasions in less than a year, and believes the repeated damage was deliberate. The airline frames the latest incident as “foul play,” highlighting heightened risks to aircraft during ground handling.

2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

Israir alleges deliberate vandalism damaged a third aircraft at London Luton in under a year

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Wizz Air says Zagreb and Ljubljana bases are not viable in the near term; Belgrade base decision set for late 3Q26 Wizz Air told staff in an internal Q&A that Zagreb and Ljubljana still do not meet requirements for establishing bases, ruling out near-term moves. Separately, the carrier said it will decide by late September 2026 whether to close its Belgrade Nikola Tesla base, while continuing to serve the city at reduced capacity if it exits.

2026-07-20T02:33:17.206401-07:00

Wizz Air says Zagreb and Ljubljana bases are not viable in the near term; Belgrade base decision set for late 3Q26

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Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough Honeywell Aerospace opened Farnborough with an announcement of a major component deal with IndiGo to equip its incoming A320neo jets with Honeywell avionics and power systems. The agreement underscores the scale of aftermarket-style integration work extending into new-aircraft deliveries.

2026-07-20T02:23:31.270532-07:00

Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough

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Emirates rolls out “U-Dream” economy headrest on A350 and A380, plus Boeing 777 (8-way comfort) Emirates is introducing a new economy-class headrest—“U-Dream”—positioned as a world first, with the feature already installed on Airbus A350 aircraft and beginning rollout across additional long-haul fleets. The headrest wraps around the passenger’s neck for full neck support and is designed to enhance comfort without a separate travel pillow, with an 8-way headrest configuration reported as part of the upgrade.

2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Emirates rolls out “U-Dream” economy headrest on A350 and A380, plus Boeing 777 (8-way comfort)

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British Airways commits to Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for up to 63 A320neo jets, plus 12-year EngineWise support British Airways has selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF—specifically the PW1100G—for up to 63 Airbus A320neo aircraft, reflecting a shift from IAG’s earlier preference for the Leap-1A. The airline also signed a 12-year EngineWise maintenance agreement tied to the new engine fitment.

2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

British Airways commits to Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for up to 63 A320neo jets, plus 12-year EngineWise support

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