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Qatar Airways pushes back and now confirms July 22 launch of Bogotá and Caracas routes

Qatar Airways has confirmed that new services to Bogotá (BOG) and Caracas (CCS) will begin July 22, after the airline postponed the start from the schedule first announced last year. The update adds fresh direct connectivity between Doha and Colombia/Venezuela for the Northern Hemisphere summer peak.

2026-05-11T04:24:43.819466-07:00

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EU Commission guidance: relax anti-tankering and slot-use rules only during qualifying jet-fuel shortages

2026-05-11T01:28:40.844362-07:00

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Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated at Kathmandu after landing tyre fire

2026-05-10T23:04:22.420770-07:00

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AirAsia to launch a new airline by mid-2026

2026-05-10T20:21:32.063485-07:00

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Qatar Airways pushes back and now confirms July 22 launch of Bogotá and Caracas routes Qatar Airways has confirmed that new services to Bogotá (BOG) and Caracas (CCS) will begin July 22, after the airline postponed the start from the schedule first announced last year. The update adds fresh direct connectivity between Doha and Colombia/Venezuela for the Northern Hemisphere summer peak.

2026-05-11T04:24:43.819466-07:00

Qatar Airways pushes back and now confirms July 22 launch of Bogotá and Caracas routes

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ANA studies nonstop Tokyo–Panama City to open a potential Asia–Latin America hub link All Nippon Airways (ANA) is studying nonstop service between Tokyo and Panama City, aiming to create a new direct connection option between Asia and Central/South America. The move would expand ANA’s long-haul network and potentially reshape demand capture for transit flows via Latin America’s gateway hubs.

2026-05-11T04:20:37.624054-07:00

ANA studies nonstop Tokyo–Panama City to open a potential Asia–Latin America hub link

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EU Commission guidance: relax anti-tankering and slot-use rules only during qualifying jet-fuel shortages The European Commission adopted guidance allowing temporary relaxations of EU anti-tankering and slot-usage rules when jet fuel shortages emerge. Exemptions are conditional, not blanket, and don’t apply to disruptions driven only by higher fuel prices—aimed at preserving operational flexibility during supply scarcities.

2026-05-11T01:28:40.844362-07:00

EU Commission guidance: relax anti-tankering and slot-use rules only during qualifying jet-fuel shortages

Associated Press

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Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated at Kathmandu after landing tyre fire Turkish Airlines flight TK726, an Airbus A330-300 from Istanbul, was evacuated after smoke was reported from the landing gear during landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Police confirmed all passengers and crew—278 in total—were safely evacuated as airport emergency services responded.

2026-05-10T23:04:22.420770-07:00

Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated at Kathmandu after landing tyre fire

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AirAsia to launch a new airline by mid-2026 AirAsia plans to launch a new airline by mid-2026, according to ch-aviation coverage. The move signals continued restructuring and network ambition as the group expands its branded footprint and positions a fresh operating platform for growth beyond its current model.

2026-05-10T20:21:32.063485-07:00

AirAsia to launch a new airline by mid-2026

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Air Marshall Islands takes delivery of first Textron Cessna SkyCourier 408 Air Marshall Islands has taken delivery of its first SkyCourier 408, the twin‑turboprop cargo/utility aircraft produced by Textron. The move signals an initial step toward expanding lift capacity and operational flexibility for the carrier’s network.

2026-05-10T18:49:51.044123-07:00

Air Marshall Islands takes delivery of first Textron Cessna SkyCourier 408

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Denver International runway intrusion: video and federal inquiry into fatal takeoff collision involving Frontier jet Surveillance footage and an expanding federal probe are examining how a trespasser breached security at Denver International Airport before being struck and killed during a Frontier jet’s takeoff roll. Frontier and investigators are reviewing access to the active runway and the sequence leading to the collision.

2026-05-10T14:24:40.584370-07:00

Denver International runway intrusion: video and federal inquiry into fatal takeoff collision involving Frontier jet

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Air Europa B737-800 skids off Palma de Mallorca runway after bird strike An Air Europa Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway upon landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport. The incident is attributed to an earlier bird strike that reportedly led to the loss of a wheel during the flight.

2026-05-10T09:05:54.290095-07:00

Air Europa B737-800 skids off Palma de Mallorca runway after bird strike

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Qatar Airways pushes back and now confirms July 22 launch of Bogotá and Caracas routes

EU Commission guidance: relax anti-tankering and slot-use rules only during qualifying jet-fuel shortages

Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated at Kathmandu after landing tyre fire

AirAsia to launch a new airline by mid-2026

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