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Qatar Shuts Airspace Amid Iran Retaliation Fears After US Strikes

Qatar suspended all commercial air traffic on Monday after the US and UK issued shelter-in-place advisories for citizens, amid escalating Middle East tensions. The closure follows Tehran’s threat to retaliate against US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and underscores risks to key military and aviation hubs in the Gulf.

2025-06-23T09:15:46.665889-07:00

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Qatar Temporarily Closes Airspace Amid Iran–US Tensions, Qatar Airways Grounds Flights

2025-06-23T09:03:18.007102-07:00

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United Airlines 777-200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Shutdown En Route to Tokyo

2025-06-22T19:56:11.013379-07:00

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Fred Smith, FedEx Founder and Air Cargo Pioneer, Dies at 80

2025-06-21T23:59:15.606207-07:00

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Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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British Airways Resumes Dubai Services Amid Gulf Airspace Tensions British Airways confirmed it will resume Dubai flights Monday evening, bucking other carriers that suspended Gulf services after Iran launched a missile attack on a US air base in Qatar, intensifying regional security concerns across airspace.

2025-06-23T12:17:41.049112-07:00

British Airways Resumes Dubai Services Amid Gulf Airspace Tensions

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Qatar Shuts Airspace Amid Iran Retaliation Fears After US Strikes Qatar suspended all commercial air traffic on Monday after the US and UK issued shelter-in-place advisories for citizens, amid escalating Middle East tensions. The closure follows Tehran’s threat to retaliate against US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and underscores risks to key military and aviation hubs in the Gulf.

2025-06-23T09:15:46.665889-07:00

Qatar Shuts Airspace Amid Iran Retaliation Fears After US Strikes

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Qatar Temporarily Closes Airspace Amid Iran–US Tensions, Qatar Airways Grounds Flights Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace after escalating regional tensions—including Iran’s missile strikes on US bases—forcing Qatar Airways to ground Doha-bound services and prompting global carriers to reroute or cancel flights through Gulf corridors. The closure, described as temporary, intensifies disruptions at key hubs.

2025-06-23T09:03:18.007102-07:00

Qatar Temporarily Closes Airspace Amid Iran–US Tensions, Qatar Airways Grounds Flights

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Air Algérie to Absorb Tassili Airlines in Strategic Consolidation Air Algérie has announced plans to absorb its subsidiary Tassili Airlines into its mainline operations, aiming to streamline fleets, cut costs and unify domestic and regional networks under a single carrier.

2025-06-23T08:33:49.413690-07:00

Air Algérie to Absorb Tassili Airlines in Strategic Consolidation

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JetBlue Launches In-App Baggage Tracking and Apple AirTag Support JetBlue has rolled out a new feature in its mobile app that provides real-time tracking of checked baggage, enabling customers to monitor status from check-in to arrival. The airline also supports Apple’s AirTag and Find My network accessories, allowing travelers to share bag location directly in the app.

2025-06-23T07:59:09.231528-07:00

JetBlue Launches In-App Baggage Tracking and Apple AirTag Support

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AirAsia X to Launch Kuala Lumpur–Tashkent 3x-Weekly Fly-Thru Service in October 2025 AirAsia X will kick off thrice-weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tashkent from 15 October 2025, extending its Central Asia footprint beyond Almaty. The new Fly-Thru link enables seamless Singapore–Tashkent connections via Kuala Lumpur, leveraging AAX’s low-cost hub model.

2025-06-23T07:46:34.746808-07:00

AirAsia X to Launch Kuala Lumpur–Tashkent 3x-Weekly Fly-Thru Service in October 2025

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Qantas Freight launches direct Shanghai and Bangkok cargo links with U.S. connections Qantas Freight has started direct cargo services to Shanghai and Bangkok, offering seamless connections onto U.S.-bound freighters. The new routes streamline Australia–Asia–U.S. trade flows and bolster Qantas’s global freighter network.

2025-06-23T07:02:02.861185-07:00

Qantas Freight launches direct Shanghai and Bangkok cargo links with U.S. connections

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Air France orders doored mini-suites from Safran for 18 additional 777-300ERs Air France has ordered Safran Seats' new doored mini-suites for a further 18 Boeing 777-300ERs, extending its widebody cabin refresh. The move bolsters the carrier’s business class offering as airlines invest in premium experiences and manage delays in new aircraft deliveries.

2025-06-23T05:15:04.666858-07:00

Air France orders doored mini-suites from Safran for 18 additional 777-300ERs