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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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Report: United Airlines’ quiet merger talks with Delta collapsed after preliminary review United Airlines explored a merger with fellow U.S. rival Delta Air Lines, but discussions ended after an initial review and never advanced, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal. The prospect of combining two highly profitable carriers highlights continued consolidation interest amid antitrust hurdles.

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

Report: United Airlines’ quiet merger talks with Delta collapsed after preliminary review

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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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Cranky on the Web: American Has an Overall Plan, Delta Has One for Asia

2026-07-25T04:04:25.823842-07:00

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Report: United Airlines’ quiet merger talks with Delta collapsed after preliminary review

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

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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