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Oman government acquires 90% of low-cost carrier SalamAir to improve efficiency and limit overlap with Oman Air

Oman's government has acquired a 90% stake in low-cost carrier SalamAir from Muscat National Development and Investment Company, a consortium of parastatal entities. The purchase is intended to boost operational efficiency and remove network overlaps with national carrier Oman Air, while keeping both airlines independent.

2026-03-27T02:10:16.824828-07:00

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FAA probes TCAS Resolution Advisory after Black Hawk crossed in front of United 737 on John Wayne approach

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

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Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne

2026-03-26T21:00:02.201814-07:00

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Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

2026-03-26T20:10:33.052516-07:00

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Star Alliance opens Connection Centre at LAX to streamline transfers Star Alliance has opened a new Connection Centre at Los Angeles International Airport to streamline transfers. The facility is intended to centralize transfer handling across member carriers, improving passenger wayfinding and operational coordination to reduce connection friction and speed connecting flows through the airport.

2026-03-27T03:30:16.186279-07:00

Star Alliance opens Connection Centre at LAX to streamline transfers

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Oman government acquires 90% of low-cost carrier SalamAir to improve efficiency and limit overlap with Oman Air Oman's government has acquired a 90% stake in low-cost carrier SalamAir from Muscat National Development and Investment Company, a consortium of parastatal entities. The purchase is intended to boost operational efficiency and remove network overlaps with national carrier Oman Air, while keeping both airlines independent.

2026-03-27T02:10:16.824828-07:00

Oman government acquires 90% of low-cost carrier SalamAir to improve efficiency and limit overlap with Oman Air

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Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne Singapore Airlines will launch daily non‑stop A350 services to Western Sydney International from 23 November, add new Mainland China flights including Hangzhou later this year, restore A380 Suites to Melbourne after a three‑year hiatus, and will scale back Changi–Taichung 787 frequencies in May 2026.

2026-03-26T21:00:02.201814-07:00

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne

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Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes Hainan Airlines has launched a tender to select commercial partners to operate two international charter routes linking China with African destinations. The carrier is seeking partners to develop these services from its Haikou base, signalling a targeted expansion of China–Africa charter connectivity.

2026-03-26T20:10:33.052516-07:00

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

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T'way Air pilots' union sues airline over allowances T'way Air's pilots' union has filed a lawsuit against the carrier contesting allowances, escalating a labour dispute into the legal system. The action formalises grievances over pay-related entitlements and introduces a court process that will run alongside any ongoing collective-bargaining efforts.

2026-03-26T17:18:18.668825-07:00

T'way Air pilots' union sues airline over allowances

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Porter launches twice-daily Hamilton–Ottawa Dash 8‑400 nonstops from June 22, 2026 Porter Airlines will begin twice-daily nonstop service between John C. Munro Hamilton International (YHN) and Ottawa International (YOW) starting June 22, 2026. The route will operate on 78‑seat De Havilland Canada Dash 8‑400 turboprops, boosting Ontario connectivity as Porter expands its summer regional network.

2026-03-26T15:39:29.183731-07:00

Porter launches twice-daily Hamilton–Ottawa Dash 8‑400 nonstops from June 22, 2026

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FAA probes TCAS Resolution Advisory after Black Hawk crossed in front of United 737 on John Wayne approach A Black Hawk helicopter crossed in front of United Airlines Flight 589, a Boeing 737, on final approach to John Wayne (Santa Ana) Airport, triggering a TCAS Resolution Advisory. The FAA has opened an investigation after reports the helicopter and jet came within about 500 feet.

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

FAA probes TCAS Resolution Advisory after Black Hawk crossed in front of United 737 on John Wayne approach

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American in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi‑Fi upgrade; weighing return of seatback screens American Airlines is exploring a major overhaul of onboard entertainment and connectivity, holding talks with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon for a Wi‑Fi upgrade and weighing reintroducing seatback screens — a potential material change to its in‑flight passenger experience and retrofit plans.

2026-03-26T15:25:04.874031-07:00

American in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi‑Fi upgrade; weighing return of seatback screens

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Oman government acquires 90% of low-cost carrier SalamAir to improve efficiency and limit overlap with Oman Air

FAA probes TCAS Resolution Advisory after Black Hawk crossed in front of United 737 on John Wayne approach

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

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