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Qatar Airways to resume Doha–Philadelphia after a three-year gap, contingent on American Airlines’ continued Doha cancellations

Qatar Airways is planning to restart flights between Doha (DOH) and Philadelphia (PHL) after cutting the route in 2023. The move is framed around American Airlines’ lack of near-term plan to restore Doha flying from its Pennsylvania hub, leaving Qatar to rebuild its US connectivity.

2026-06-05T08:42:44.827259-07:00

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

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

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Airbus completes first flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas as Sydney–New York/London nonstop plans advance

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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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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Qatar Airways to resume Doha–Philadelphia after a three-year gap, contingent on American Airlines’ continued Doha cancellations Qatar Airways is planning to restart flights between Doha (DOH) and Philadelphia (PHL) after cutting the route in 2023. The move is framed around American Airlines’ lack of near-term plan to restore Doha flying from its Pennsylvania hub, leaving Qatar to rebuild its US connectivity.

2026-06-05T08:42:44.827259-07:00

Qatar Airways to resume Doha–Philadelphia after a three-year gap, contingent on American Airlines’ continued Doha cancellations

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Airbus completes first flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas as Sydney–New York/London nonstop plans advance The first Airbus A350-1000 Ultra Long Range (ULR) took off from Toulouse-Blagnac on a three-hour-43-minute flight over France and the French Atlantic coast. Airbus said the aircraft was developed for Qantas to support its planned ultra-long-haul nonstop service between Sydney and New York and London.

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

Airbus completes first flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas as Sydney–New York/London nonstop plans advance

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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 DOH–DXB to five daily widebody flights this summer Qatar Airways will expand Doha (DOH)–Dubai (DXB) services from two daily flights to five daily flights, using Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft. The increase targets rising Gulf travel demand on the short hub-to-hub widebody route, with additional capacity added gradually through the summer period.

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

Qatar Airways ramps DOH–DXB to five daily widebody flights this summer

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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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Rosaviatsiya grants type certification for modernised Il-114-300 as UAC links demand talks to Il-114-300 and SJ-100 Russia’s civil regulator Rosaviatsiya has issued type certification for the modernised Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, paving the way for series production and deliveries. UAC also cited market interest—reportedly from India—for up to 200 Il-114-300 and SJ-100 aircraft, while indicating continued certification and flight-test work across the programs.

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

Rosaviatsiya grants type certification for modernised Il-114-300 as UAC links demand talks to Il-114-300 and SJ-100

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Qatar Airways to resume Doha–Philadelphia after a three-year gap, contingent on American Airlines’ continued Doha cancellations

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

Airbus completes first flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas as Sydney–New York/London nonstop plans advance

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

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