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Mumbai airport protects winter slots as it delays international transfer to Navi Mumbai

Mumbai International Airport Ltd. says airlines’ historical slots will remain unchanged during the winter schedule as it prepares to redevelop Terminal 1. Adani Airport Holdings has postponed the proposed shift of international services to Navi Mumbai until the summer schedule; a joint working group will plan to limit disruption. Navi Mumbai airport has also reported cargo progress while addressing freight-operating challenges.

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Denmark’s DAT seeks used ATRs and A320s to replace aging aircraft, with no fleet expansion planned

Danish Air Transport is looking to acquire pre-owned ATR turboprops and Airbus A320-family jets to renew its aging fleet, CEO Jesper Rungholm told ATW. The airline does not plan to grow its fleet, making the search a replacement strategy rather than a capacity expansion.

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Azul Conecta to begin subsidized operations in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state

Azul Conecta is set to start subsidized operations in Santa Catarina, Brazil, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available summary does not identify the routes, launch date, subsidy terms or planned service levels, limiting assessment of the operation’s scale and economics.

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Air Tahiti takes delivery of 26-seat, all-business-class ATR 72-600

The regional turboprop is configured for just 26 passengers, versus roughly 70 seats in a typical ATR 72. The unusually low-density cabin gives Air Tahiti an all-business-class layout, a distinct approach to deploying a regional aircraft.

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KLM to make precautionary winter schedule cuts amid maintenance delays

KLM is adjusting its upcoming winter flight schedule and will make precautionary cancellations as maintenance bottlenecks delay work on its aircraft. The reports provide no details on the number of flights affected or the duration of the disruption, but the changes link maintenance capacity directly to planned airline operations.

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UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash into Tel Aviv airport as Israel’s crew-citizenship ban disrupts flights

UAE authorities say a Flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain intended to seize the aircraft and crash it into Tel Aviv’s main airport; two other Flydubai pilots have reportedly been detained, with their roles unclear. Separately, Israel’s new restrictions on crew with dual nationality have forced an Ethiopian cargo 737 to return to Addis Ababa.

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Finnair raises 2026 profit guidance after stronger-than-expected demand

Finnair increased its full-year 2026 revenue and earnings outlook after a strong third quarter and travel demand that exceeded expectations. The airline said higher fuel costs remain a burden, but it has partly offset them through ticket prices and capitalized on market opportunities.

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US lifts restrictions on direct flights to Lebanon

The United States has lifted restrictions on direct flights between the US and Lebanon. The available report provides no further details on the timing, operational scope or policy rationale for the change.