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Emirates seeks German approval to add daily widebody services to Berlin and Stuttgart

Emirates says it is prepared to launch daily widebody flights to both Berlin and Stuttgart, contingent on German government approval. The carrier estimates the move at more than €100 million (US$112 million) per year in operational expenses, including staffing, airport charges and fuel.

2026-06-10T07:12:07.856078-07:00

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Delta flight diverted to Atlanta after passenger accused of sexually assaulting flight attendant during beverage service

2026-06-10T06:58:02.622158-07:00

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Etihad adds second daily Abu Dhabi–Kabul flight from 15 July 2026, doubling capacity on the UAE–Afghanistan route

2026-06-10T06:58:24.571223-07:00

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Afriqiyah Airways pauses flights after disruption, resumes following urgent aircraft maintenance

2026-06-10T05:56:23.275350-07:00

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Emirates seeks German approval to add daily widebody services to Berlin and Stuttgart Emirates says it is prepared to launch daily widebody flights to both Berlin and Stuttgart, contingent on German government approval. The carrier estimates the move at more than €100 million (US$112 million) per year in operational expenses, including staffing, airport charges and fuel.

2026-06-10T07:12:07.856078-07:00

Emirates seeks German approval to add daily widebody services to Berlin and Stuttgart

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Etihad adds second daily Abu Dhabi–Kabul flight from 15 July 2026, doubling capacity on the UAE–Afghanistan route Etihad Airways will double its Abu Dhabi (AUH)–Kabul (KBL) service starting 15 July 2026, adding a second daily flight in each direction. The timetable change increases UAE–Afghanistan connectivity and signals continued demand growth on the market as Etihad scales up frequency between the two hubs.

2026-06-10T06:58:24.571223-07:00

Etihad adds second daily Abu Dhabi–Kabul flight from 15 July 2026, doubling capacity on the UAE–Afghanistan route

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Delta flight diverted to Atlanta after passenger accused of sexually assaulting flight attendant during beverage service A Delta Air Lines Fort Lauderdale–Los Angeles flight made an unscheduled diversion to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson after a passenger allegedly slapped a female flight attendant’s bottom following a missed beverage-service interaction. The incident, per the report, is linked to the cabin crew service sequence that preceded the accusation.

2026-06-10T06:58:02.622158-07:00

Delta flight diverted to Atlanta after passenger accused of sexually assaulting flight attendant during beverage service

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Dubai limits Riyadh Air to one daily Dubai–Riyadh flight despite push for four Dubai has reportedly approved only one flight per day between Riyadh and Dubai International for startup carrier Riyadh Airlines, despite the airline seeking four daily frequencies. The decision underscores how hub capacity constraints and slot allocation can slow new-entry network builds in the Gulf.

2026-06-10T06:11:20.772837-07:00

Dubai limits Riyadh Air to one daily Dubai–Riyadh flight despite push for four

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Afriqiyah Airways pauses flights after disruption, resumes following urgent aircraft maintenance Afriqiyah Airways suspended flight operations after an unspecified disruption, then restarted services, attributing the earlier interruption to urgent maintenance work on an aircraft. The episode underscores near-term operational fragility and the resulting pressure on capacity planning.

2026-06-10T05:56:23.275350-07:00

Afriqiyah Airways pauses flights after disruption, resumes following urgent aircraft maintenance

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Fuel planning failures still risk FAA scrutiny—even when a “fuel-ishness” event isn’t a clear violation “Aviation Fuel-ishness Can’t Be Overlooked” argues that running dry with aviation fuel may not automatically meet an FAA violation threshold, but it remains a tragic pilot-planning failure. The piece frames such events as preventable operational breakdowns with real safety and regulatory exposure.

2026-06-10T05:12:49.826094-07:00

Fuel planning failures still risk FAA scrutiny—even when a “fuel-ishness” event isn’t a clear violation

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Spain approves Turkish Airlines’ 25–27% stake purchase in Air Europa as carrier expands in Europe and the U.S. Spain’s council of ministers has approved Turkish Airlines’ acquisition of a 25–27% stake in Air Europa. The move extends the Turkish carrier’s consolidation of influence in Europe while continuing its expansion push toward the United States, according to related coverage of its growth strategy.

2026-06-10T03:42:47.845328-07:00

Spain approves Turkish Airlines’ 25–27% stake purchase in Air Europa as carrier expands in Europe and the U.S.

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Investigators: continued landing after bounce, plus additional pitch input, led to Republic E175 tail-strike in Boston US investigators say a decision to continue a landing after a bounce—combined with additional pitch input—resulted in a tail-strike on a Republic Airways Embraer E175 operating a Delta Connection flight from Cincinnati at Boston last year.

2026-06-10T03:32:51.403066-07:00

Investigators: continued landing after bounce, plus additional pitch input, led to Republic E175 tail-strike in Boston

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Emirates seeks German approval to add daily widebody services to Berlin and Stuttgart

Delta flight diverted to Atlanta after passenger accused of sexually assaulting flight attendant during beverage service

Etihad adds second daily Abu Dhabi–Kabul flight from 15 July 2026, doubling capacity on the UAE–Afghanistan route

Afriqiyah Airways pauses flights after disruption, resumes following urgent aircraft maintenance

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