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IndiGo Launches Long-Haul Flights to Amsterdam and Manchester in July 2025

IndiGo will debut long-haul services to Europe with non-stop flights to Amsterdam and Manchester using leased Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Norse Atlantic. The expansion marks a strategic step in establishing a European presence by India's largest airline, aiming for global market penetration.

2025-03-06T06:37:06.587092-08:00

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Air France-KLM Shares Soar on Strong Q4 and Profits

2025-03-06T01:26:52.008470-08:00

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Lufthansa Group Achieves Record Revenue in 2024 Despite Delivery Delays

2025-03-05T23:31:08.461878-08:00

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Pilot Error Leads to South Korean KF-16 Bombing Civilian Area

2025-03-05T19:08:58.659086-08:00

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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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JetBlue Launches New Nonstop Routes from Manchester to Florida JetBlue has expanded its service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport with new nonstop routes to Florida, marked by a celebratory beach-themed event. This move connects New Hampshire directly to popular Florida destinations, enhancing travel options for passengers in both regions.

2025-03-06T16:27:21.656478-08:00

JetBlue Launches New Nonstop Routes from Manchester to Florida

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Spirit and Frontier Challenge DOT's Reagan National Slot Award Spirit and Frontier Airlines have initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Transportation, contesting the allocation of long-distance flight slot exemptions at Reagan National Airport. The carriers argue the process was flawed, impacting their operational strategies and competitive positioning.

2025-03-06T13:36:33.512419-08:00

Spirit and Frontier Challenge DOT's Reagan National Slot Award

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Avelo Opens New Charlotte Concord Base, Expands Nashville Service Avelo Airlines solidifies its presence in North Carolina by launching a new base at Charlotte Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. Simultaneously, it inaugurates a new service connecting Lakeland, Florida with Nashville, enhancing its strategy of leveraging secondary airports near major metro areas.

2025-03-06T13:15:03.614764-08:00

Avelo Opens New Charlotte Concord Base, Expands Nashville Service

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Sun Country CEO Discusses Safety and Post-COVID Growth Sun Country Airlines CEO Jude Bricker shares insights into the company's approach to industry safety amid evolving guidelines and strategies for growth as the aviation sector recovers from the pandemic's impact.

2025-03-06T12:50:41.268297-08:00

Sun Country CEO Discusses Safety and Post-COVID Growth

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Deer Intrusion Temporarily Shuts Down Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport Runways A deer intrusion on Thursday morning led to a brief closure of the runways at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The incident underscores the need for effective wildlife management strategies at airports to prevent operational disruptions.

2025-03-06T11:48:41.951807-08:00

Deer Intrusion Temporarily Shuts Down Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport Runways

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100 Years of Inflight Entertainment: Evolution and Future Prospects The inflight entertainment industry celebrates a century of innovation, from the first inflight movie to today's varied content curation. Airlines continue to shape passenger experiences with technology advancements, influencing entertainment choices and foreshadowing future trends.

2025-03-06T10:07:07.990398-08:00

100 Years of Inflight Entertainment: Evolution and Future Prospects

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LATAM Colombia Expands Flights from Bogotá to Key Destinations LATAM Airlines Colombia increases service to Orlando, Lima, and São Paulo from Bogotá. This operational expansion reflects the carrier's strategic growth plan, focusing on regional demand and enhanced connectivity. The move is set to commence in July 2025, with additional frequencies expected during peak travel months.

2025-03-06T08:42:59.692005-08:00

LATAM Colombia Expands Flights from Bogotá to Key Destinations

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SmartLynx Airlines Focuses on A320, Cuts A321F Operations SmartLynx Airlines, a significant ACMI and charter operator, will consolidate its fleet to focus exclusively on the Airbus A320 family. The company plans to greatly reduce its A321 freighter operations, achieving a unified fleet by mid-2025, as part of its strategic fleet restructuring.

2025-03-06T07:16:14.467627-08:00

SmartLynx Airlines Focuses on A320, Cuts A321F Operations