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Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit Altura Airlines has begun charter services out of Perth International as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual charter carrier. The model sources charter capacity through Maroomba Airlines and, subject to plans, is set to introduce A320 aircraft starting in 2027.

2026-07-26T17:06:50.928626-07:00

Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit

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Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links Air India and Saudia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their commercial aviation relationship. The MoU focuses on expanding strategic cooperation through codeshare agreements, aiming to deepen connectivity between the two carriers’ networks.

2026-07-26T14:44:58.517737-07:00

Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links

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United’s Scott Kirby explored a Delta merger concept, targeting a combined ~35% share of U.S. domestic demand—before talks colla United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly approached Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian with merger discussions and Delaware due diligence, aiming to combine the two airlines into a carrier that could control about 35% of the U.S. domestic market. Delta ultimately rebuffed the idea and the combination did not progress amid major antitrust hurdles.

2026-07-26T14:15:14.362773-07:00

United’s Scott Kirby explored a Delta merger concept, targeting a combined ~35% share of U.S. domestic demand—before talks colla

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United Chased Delta and American. Now Airline M&A Has Stalled

2026-07-26T14:15:14.362773-07:00

United Chased Delta and Americ

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Alan Joyce defends his Qantas CEO record in new memoir, taking responsibility for COVID-era turmoil and operational failures Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has resurfaced publicly to defend his tenure and take responsibility for the airline’s tumultuous post-COVID period. His board-forced resignation nearly three years ago followed “a litany of mistakes” and operational failures that drew public backlash, according to the coverage tied to his memoir.

2026-07-26T12:05:50.609664-07:00

Alan Joyce defends his Qantas CEO record in new memoir, taking responsibility for COVID-era turmoil and operational failures

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Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi Emirates president Tim Clark said the airline’s rejection of early-build 777X airframes leaves the timeline for the program’s next steps unclear, but he expects Boeing to consider a larger 777X variant—provisionally described as a “777-10”—based on performance data from the extended 777-9 development. Clark is also waiting to see the first -9 results.

2026-07-26T02:20:48.506986-07:00

Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi

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American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating JFK–Rome/Europe–US service made an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, after six of eight flight attendants reportedly felt ill as the transatlantic flight began. Separate reporting says crew taped paper over a window shade that failed to darken during the trip.

2026-07-25T20:02:40.943269-07:00

American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill

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Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e Ryanair reportedly sacked a captain at its Barcelona hub after he invoked his legal authority to extend cabin crew rest using a “Commander’s Discretion” provision. The extended rest was triggered after cabin crew worked beyond normal working hours under the special rule.

2026-07-25T06:49:38.996059-07:00

Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e

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United’s Scott Kirby explored a Delta merger concept, targeting a combined ~35% share of U.S. domestic demand—before talks colla

Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit

Alan Joyce defends his Qantas CEO record in new memoir, taking responsibility for COVID-era turmoil and operational failures

Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links

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