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Wizz Air to Suspend Abu Dhabi Operations from Sept. 1, Refocuses on Core European Market

Wizz Air said it will suspend its Abu Dhabi subsidiary’s flights from Sept. 1, marking an end to its nearly six-year operation in the UAE. The exit follows sustained geopolitical instability, supply-chain challenges and restricted market access that undercut profitability.

2025-07-14T01:55:25.527195-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Air India CEO urges caution as Ahmedabad Dreamliner crash report raises questions

2025-07-14T07:10:20.515417-07:00

Reuters

India Mandates Fuel Switch Inspections on Boeing 737 and 787 Jets After Dreamliner Crash

2025-07-14T00:54:38.757024-07:00

Breitflyte

Air Canada and ITA Airways launch codeshare to deepen Canada–Italy connectivity ahead of Star Alliance entry

2025-07-14T07:57:32.971302-07:00

Hype Analysis

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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American Airlines Rolls Out Provisions by Admirals Club Grab-and-Go Lounge at Charlotte American Airlines will debut its new Provisions by Admirals Club grab-and-go lounge concept at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in late summer 2025. Designed for time-conscious travelers, the to-go format offers refrigerated grab-and-go selections, streamlined amenities and simplified access, marking a shift toward speed and convenience in the carrier’s lounge network.

2025-07-15T11:50:50.779433-07:00

American Airlines Rolls Out Provisions by Admirals Club Grab-and-Go Lounge at Charlotte

theglobeandmail.com

Porter Airlines inks sale-leaseback deal for four Embraer E195-E2 jets Porter Airlines has signed a sale-leaseback agreement covering four Embraer E195-E2 jets with funds managed by Fortress and GOAL Aircraft Leasing. Two of the jets have been delivered already, with the remaining pair due later this year, boosting Porter’s record as the largest E195-E2 operator.

2025-07-15T09:33:02.806964-07:00

Porter Airlines inks sale-leaseback deal for four Embraer E195-E2 jets

Bloomberg

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Air India to phase in international services from August after safety pause Starting August 1, Air India will reinstate three weekly Ahmedabad–Heathrow flights and resume additional international routes paused after the June 12 AI171 crash. The carrier plans a phased network restoration through October, following extended Boeing 787 safety inspections and revised flight timings due to airspace closures.

2025-07-15T09:15:18.649984-07:00

Air India to phase in international services from August after safety pause

AeroTime

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Air China A350's Unauthorized Climb Triggers Near-Miss with SF Airlines B767 over Siberia On July 6, an Air China Airbus A350 climbing without ATC clearance encroached within 100 meters of an SF Airlines Boeing 767 at cruising altitude over Russia’s Tuva region, forcing last-minute evasive maneuvers as investigators probe the unauthorized ascent.

2025-07-15T06:08:02.143177-07:00

Air China A350's Unauthorized Climb Triggers Near-Miss with SF Airlines B767 over Siberia

Aviation Business News

UK’s Unite Union Calls for Standard Cabin Baggage Rules to Curb Staff Abuse Britain’s biggest trade union Unite is pressing airlines and airports to adopt uniform cabin baggage allowances, citing a rise in passenger abuse of frontline staff angered by unexpected hand luggage surcharges. The call follows recent European Parliament moves on bag standardisation.

2025-07-15T02:24:10.751013-07:00

UK’s Unite Union Calls for Standard Cabin Baggage Rules to Curb Staff Abuse

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TAP Air Portugal files insolvency claim against former owner TAP Air Portugal has initiated insolvency proceedings against its former majority shareholder, citing unresolved financial obligations from its 2015 privatization. The legal action could complicate the government’s planned 49.9% stake sale and weigh on the carrier’s financial outlook.

2025-07-15T00:09:24.207479-07:00

TAP Air Portugal files insolvency claim against former owner

FlightGlobal

China’s Big Three Carriers to Extend H1 Losses Amid Economic and Geopolitical Headwinds China’s largest carriers—Air China, China Eastern and China Southern—warn they will extend their post-pandemic loss-making streak into the first half of 2025. The trio cites a mix of economic slowdown, weak cargo demand and escalating geopolitical tensions as drivers of continued red-ink operations.

2025-07-14T19:25:37.997310-07:00

China’s Big Three Carriers to Extend H1 Losses Amid Economic and Geopolitical Headwinds

The Points Guy

Southwest Airlines to Add First New Destination Since 2021 with St. Thomas Service Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop flights to St. Thomas’ Cyril E. King International Airport in early 2026, marking its first network expansion since 2021. The move shifts the carrier’s post-COVID focus from densifying existing routes to adding new points on its map.

2025-07-14T14:37:30.971292-07:00

Southwest Airlines to Add First New Destination Since 2021 with St. Thomas Service