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Cessna SkyCourier enters Philippine service with first 19-seat convertible delivery

Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier has entered service in the Philippines, with its first delivery to Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR). The aircraft is configured as a 19-passenger variant delivered with a conversion kit, positioning the operator to pivot between passenger and cargo/utility roles.

2026-06-05T09:12:16.890399-07:00

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Airbus completes first flight of Qantas-bound A350-1000ULR ultra-long-range jet

2026-06-05T07:00:58.165682-07:00

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Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline

2026-06-05T09:26:55.123344-07:00

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Wizz Air warns Serbia’s new aviation rules could end Belgrade base operations

2026-06-05T06:41:26.050293-07:00

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Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline Brazil’s competition regulator CADE approved Grupo Abra’s purchase of Chilean carrier Sky Airline. CADE found the deal would not undermine competition in the South American air market. The transaction still requires approvals in Chile and Peru to close.

2026-06-05T09:26:55.123344-07:00

Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline

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Cessna SkyCourier enters Philippine service with first 19-seat convertible delivery Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier has entered service in the Philippines, with its first delivery to Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR). The aircraft is configured as a 19-passenger variant delivered with a conversion kit, positioning the operator to pivot between passenger and cargo/utility roles.

2026-06-05T09:12:16.890399-07:00

Cessna SkyCourier enters Philippine service with first 19-seat convertible delivery

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Airbus completes first flight of Qantas-bound A350-1000ULR ultra-long-range jet Airbus says the first A350-1000ULR took off from Toulouse-Blagnac and flew for 3 hours 43 minutes over France and the French Atlantic coast. The program, agreed in 2022 with Qantas for a dozen ultra-long-range variants, is intended to enable non-stop Sydney–New York and Sydney–London services.

2026-06-05T07:00:58.165682-07:00

Airbus completes first flight of Qantas-bound A350-1000ULR ultra-long-range jet

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Wizz Air warns Serbia’s new aviation rules could end Belgrade base operations Wizz Air faces renewed regulatory pressure over its Belgrade base after “new Serbian rules” were reported to threaten the operation. The development adds to an ongoing dispute with Serbian authorities about the rules’ compatibility with the European Common Aviation Area framework and their competitive impact.

2026-06-05T06:41:26.050293-07:00

Wizz Air warns Serbia’s new aviation rules could end Belgrade base operations

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Qatar Airways ramps Doha–Dubai to five daily widebody flights using 777s and A350s Qatar Airways will increase capacity on the 380-km Doha (DOH)–Dubai (DXB) route this summer, stepping up from two daily services to five per day. The expanded schedule uses Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, targeting sustained Gulf passenger demand between Hamad International and Dubai International.

2026-06-05T05:11:25.357980-07:00

Qatar Airways ramps Doha–Dubai to five daily widebody flights using 777s and A350s

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Air Congo to launch Brussels flights with wet-leased B787

2026-06-05T04:27:13.905992-07:00

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Rosaviatsia grants type certification for Il-114-300, opening serial production and reported India interest in up to 200 aircraf Russia’s civil aviation regulator Rosaviatsia has approved an updated type certificate for the Il-114-300 turboprop, disclosed during the St. Petersburg forum on 5 June. The certification is intended to clear the path to serial production and deliveries; UAC also cites Indian airline interest in up to 200 Il-114-300 and SJ-100.

2026-06-05T04:13:35.800760-07:00

Rosaviatsia grants type certification for Il-114-300, opening serial production and reported India interest in up to 200 aircraf

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Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026 Philippine Airlines will begin operating its Airbus A350-1000 on the Manila (MNL)–Toronto Pearson (YYZ) route starting June 5, 2026, with YYZ becoming the airline’s second North American destination. The launch follows PAL’s continued commitment to keeping 2026 A350-1000 deliveries on schedule.

2026-06-05T04:11:38.266303-07:00

Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026

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Cessna SkyCourier enters Philippine service with first 19-seat convertible delivery

Airbus completes first flight of Qantas-bound A350-1000ULR ultra-long-range jet

Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline

Wizz Air warns Serbia’s new aviation rules could end Belgrade base operations

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