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Russia restricts Azur Air AOC to June 8 after audit into equipment-related cancellations

Russia’s air regulator restricted leisure carrier Azur Air’s air operator certificate until 8 June 2026 following an audit conducted 19 Feb–5 Mar triggered by service cancellations and delays tied to equipment issues. The regulator said it found no safety non‑compliance while ordering operational improvements.

2026-03-13T01:18:45.661866-07:00

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Italy's Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence

2026-03-13T01:20:36.083773-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Qantas to settle COVID-era flight-credit class action with reported payouts of $74M–$105M

2026-03-12T23:23:30.229091-07:00

Reuters

Pakistan bombs Kam Air fuel depot near Kandahar airport, Taliban says

2026-03-12T21:33:27.356652-07:00

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Italy's Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence Italy's Sky Services has formally requested suspension of its operating licence from national aviation authorities, initiating a regulatory process that could pause its certificated operations. The filing triggers immediate administrative review and potential impacts to the operator's scheduled services and contractual commitments.

2026-03-13T01:20:36.083773-07:00

Italy's Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence

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Russia restricts Azur Air AOC to June 8 after audit into equipment-related cancellations Russia’s air regulator restricted leisure carrier Azur Air’s air operator certificate until 8 June 2026 following an audit conducted 19 Feb–5 Mar triggered by service cancellations and delays tied to equipment issues. The regulator said it found no safety non‑compliance while ordering operational improvements.

2026-03-13T01:18:45.661866-07:00

Russia restricts Azur Air AOC to June 8 after audit into equipment-related cancellations

Wall Street Journal

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Qantas to settle COVID-era flight-credit class action with reported payouts of $74M–$105M Qantas has agreed to settle a class action over offering restricted COVID-era flight credits instead of cash refunds, with reported payouts of $74M–$105M covering flights booked between 1 Jan 2020 and 1 Nov 2022. The carrier denies liability; the payment pushes total fines and compensation under Alan Joyce to roughly $340M.

2026-03-12T23:23:30.229091-07:00

Qantas to settle COVID-era flight-credit class action with reported payouts of $74M–$105M

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Pakistan bombs Kam Air fuel depot near Kandahar airport, Taliban says Pakistan struck the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Kandahar airport, the Taliban said, marking a significant escalation in the worst clashes between the neighbours in years. The strikes follow a brief lull during Chinese mediation; ground fighting along the Durand Line has continued intermittently.

2026-03-12T21:33:27.356652-07:00

Pakistan bombs Kam Air fuel depot near Kandahar airport, Taliban says

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Cebu Pacific raises capacity as Pratt & Whitney GTF pressures abate Cebu Pacific has increased capacity after pressures tied to Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan (GTF) eased, enabling the Philippine carrier to scale up operations. The move reflects a loosening of engine-related constraints that had recently limited short‑term seat availability for some operators.

2026-03-12T20:59:21.287286-07:00

Cebu Pacific raises capacity as Pratt & Whitney GTF pressures abate

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Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8 Royal Brunei Airlines began nonstop Boeing 787‑8 services between Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and London Heathrow (LHR) on 10 March 2026. The scheduled long‑haul link uses the carrier's 787‑8 Dreamliner to provide direct connectivity between Brunei and the UK.

2026-03-12T18:04:18.036361-07:00

Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8

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flynas posts record adjusted net profit SAR 556m in FY2025 flynas posted a record adjusted net profit of SAR 556 million in FY2025, driven by fleet expansion, higher passenger volumes and disciplined execution. The Saudi low-cost carrier said resilient operations supported revenue growth and funded continued network and base expansion.

2026-03-12T17:59:14.082496-07:00

flynas posts record adjusted net profit SAR 556m in FY2025

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Canada revises Operator Oversight Program Canada has announced changes to its Operator Oversight Program, revising how the regulator oversees commercial air operators. The revisions address oversight processes for AOC holders and apply across scheduled carriers, charters and business aviation operating under Canadian authority, including surveillance activities and reporting expectations.

2026-03-12T17:14:16.624596-07:00

Canada revises Operator Oversight Program

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Russia restricts Azur Air AOC to June 8 after audit into equipment-related cancellations

Italy's Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence

Qantas to settle COVID-era flight-credit class action with reported payouts of $74M–$105M

Pakistan bombs Kam Air fuel depot near Kandahar airport, Taliban says

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