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Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems Complete 737 MAX Mid-Cabin Door Plug Redesign

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems have finished engineering work on a redesigned 737 MAX mid-cabin exit door plug, with installations on new jets slated for 2026. The changes follow NTSB findings of missing bolts, undocumented maintenance and oversight gaps that led to the January 2024 in-flight blowout.

2025-06-24T09:14:38.038461-07:00

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Air Europa Launches First Middle East Service with Etihad Wet-Lease on Abu Dhabi–Madrid Route

2025-06-24T09:19:14.584428-07:00

Axios

Qatar Temporarily Closes Airspace Amid Iran Retaliation Fears

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

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Spirit Asks DOT to Block United-JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership Over Antitrust Concerns

2025-06-24T12:42:49.576453-07:00

Hype Analysis

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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ATC Error Triggers Near-Miss Between United and FedEx 777s Over North Atlantic On June 21, an ATC error led to a loss of minimum separation between a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 on the London–Houston sector and a FedEx B777F freighter bound for Paris over the North Atlantic, forcing both crews to execute evasive maneuvers.

2025-06-25T20:19:03.014967-07:00

ATC Error Triggers Near-Miss Between United and FedEx 777s Over North Atlantic

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United Airlines Accused of Pressuring Flight Attendants to Drop FMLA Leave A leaked internal memo shows United Airlines warning flight attendants that requesting federally protected medical leave could threaten their jobs, prompting accusations the carrier is intimidating crew from exercising FMLA rights. The dispute adds to mounting labor tensions within the airline’s cabin crew ranks.

2025-06-25T15:47:34.556284-07:00

United Airlines Accused of Pressuring Flight Attendants to Drop FMLA Leave

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American Airlines Flight Returns to Las Vegas Amid Engine Issue; FAA Launches Investigation An American Airlines Boeing 737 flight turned back to Las Vegas’s Harry Reid International Airport on Wednesday after crew reported an engine issue mid–departure. The FAA has since opened an investigation into the suspected engine fault; the aircraft landed safely, and all passengers disembarked without injury.

2025-06-25T09:44:38.727084-07:00

American Airlines Flight Returns to Las Vegas Amid Engine Issue; FAA Launches Investigation

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American Airlines to Open Flagship Lounge and Expand Admirals Club at Miami International Airport American Airlines plans to open a new Flagship® Lounge and expand its Admirals Club® at Miami International Airport, nearly doubling lounge space at its busiest international hub. The project builds on recent investments in premium experiences and is part of a network-wide effort to elevate business class offerings.

2025-06-25T08:35:12.936945-07:00

American Airlines to Open Flagship Lounge and Expand Admirals Club at Miami International Airport

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Etihad Launches Daily A380 Service to Toronto Ahead of 20th Canada Anniversary Etihad Airways has rolled out the first daily Airbus A380 flight from Abu Dhabi to Toronto Pearson International, boosting capacity by 31% to meet strong demand across business, leisure and VFR markets as the carrier marks two decades of Canadian operations.

2025-06-25T07:38:22.333297-07:00

Etihad Launches Daily A380 Service to Toronto Ahead of 20th Canada Anniversary

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United Airlines updates mobile app with AI-powered connection alerts and gate navigation United Airlines updated its mobile app, introducing AI-powered tools to help customers catch connecting flights. ConnectionSaver now alerts travellers if their next flight is held, while gate navigation with estimated walk times, real-time status updates and layover tips enhance the in-app experience.

2025-06-25T06:42:59.100051-07:00

United Airlines updates mobile app with AI-powered connection alerts and gate navigation

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Mexicana to Receive First Embraer E190-E2 in Coming Days Mexicana de Aviación is poised to accept its first Embraer E190-E2 in the coming days, marking the carrier’s introduction of the advanced E2 into its fleet. The narrowbody delivery underscores Mexicana’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing service across its network.

2025-06-25T05:08:00.184870-07:00

Mexicana to Receive First Embraer E190-E2 in Coming Days

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China Airlines orders 13 Airbus jets, including five A350-900s and eight A321neos Taiwan’s China Airlines has firmed up plans to add 13 Airbus aircraft to its fleet, committing over $2 billion for five A350-900 widebodies and eight A321neo narrowbodies. Five A321neos will be sourced from Air Lease in a $240 million transaction to bolster medium- and short-haul capacity.

2025-06-25T04:35:43.691383-07:00

China Airlines orders 13 Airbus jets, including five A350-900s and eight A321neos