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Alaska Airlines lifts ground stop, resumes flights after system-wide IT outage

Alaska Airlines and its Horizon Air subsidiary halted all flights Sunday after a software glitch crippled their IT systems, prompting the FAA to impose a ground stop across the carrier’s mainline fleet. Operations resumed late Sunday once reservation and operations platforms were restored.

2025-07-20T20:50:56.219661-07:00

Associated Press

Delta Connection Jet Diverts to Cedar Rapids After Passenger Tries to Open Exit Mid-Flight

2025-07-18T12:09:04.033123-07:00

Wall Street Journal

CVR Reveals Co-Pilot Questioned Captain’s Fuel Shutoff on Air India Flight 171

2025-07-16T16:16:24.372679-07:00

Reuters

India’s AAIB Urges Caution Amid Fuel-Shutoff Speculation in AI171 Crash

2025-07-17T17:39:56.875285-07:00

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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Air Algérie completes share transfer of Tassili Airlines Air Algérie has completed its share acquisition of Tassili Airlines, giving the national carrier full control of the regional operator. The transaction, finalized today, consolidates ownership under Air Algérie and lays groundwork for unified domestic operations.

2025-07-21T01:39:31.244188-07:00

Air Algérie completes share transfer of Tassili Airlines

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Portugal Courts Non-EU Investors in Partial TAP Air Portugal Share Sale The Portuguese government has moved forward with plans to sell a minority stake in its flag carrier TAP Air Portugal, actively courting non-EU suitors. Officials expect interest from major global airlines, opening a formal expression of interest window as they seek strategic investors.

2025-07-20T22:46:57.777363-07:00

Portugal Courts Non-EU Investors in Partial TAP Air Portugal Share Sale

New York Times

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Alaska Airlines lifts ground stop, resumes flights after system-wide IT outage Alaska Airlines and its Horizon Air subsidiary halted all flights Sunday after a software glitch crippled their IT systems, prompting the FAA to impose a ground stop across the carrier’s mainline fleet. Operations resumed late Sunday once reservation and operations platforms were restored.

2025-07-20T20:50:56.219661-07:00

Alaska Airlines lifts ground stop, resumes flights after system-wide IT outage

The Points Guy

Condor’s A330-900neo Business Class: Is the Prime Upgrade Worth It? Condor Airlines’ new A330-900neo business cabin offers standard 1-2-1 seats alongside four extra-room Prime seats with enhanced privacy and amenities. This comparison examines differences in space, bedding, service and pricing to determine whether the Prime upgrade delivers sufficient value for its premium cost.

2025-07-20T06:19:17.204577-07:00

Condor’s A330-900neo Business Class: Is the Prime Upgrade Worth It?

Reuters

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Air Arabia-Led Consortium Wins Bid to Launch Saudi Low-Cost Carrier at Dammam Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation regulator has selected a consortium led by UAE’s Air Arabia, alongside Nesma and KUN Investment Holding, to establish a new national low-cost carrier based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, targeting a 45-aircraft fleet serving 57 international and 24 domestic destinations.

2025-07-20T05:15:37.178005-07:00

Air Arabia-Led Consortium Wins Bid to Launch Saudi Low-Cost Carrier at Dammam

Bloomberg

Typhoon Wipha forces Hong Kong to cancel 200+ flights and suspend transport Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning as Typhoon Wipha, packing winds over 167 km/h, approached the city. The storm prompted cancellation of more than 200 flights, including all daytime Cathay Pacific services, suspension of ferries and buses, and school closures before gradual resumption of airport operations from 6 pm.

2025-07-19T21:09:37.971897-07:00

Typhoon Wipha forces Hong Kong to cancel 200+ flights and suspend transport

Economic Times

Tata Sons establishes ₹500 crore relief trust for families of Air India AI171 crash victims Tata Sons has launched a ₹500 crore trust to support families affected by the June crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives. The fund provides ₹1 crore in compensation per fatality, assistance to the injured and first responders, and infrastructure rebuilding aid.

2025-07-19T18:35:11.459055-07:00

Tata Sons establishes ₹500 crore relief trust for families of Air India AI171 crash victims

Reuters

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US Imposes Flight Restrictions on Mexican Carriers, Threatens Delta-Aeromexico JV Over Mexico City Slot Cuts The Trump administration on Saturday slapped flight restrictions on Mexican carriers and threatened to cancel the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture under a bilateral air services agreement, after Mexico City authorities revoked slots for U.S. airlines and forced cargo carriers to relocate operations.

2025-07-19T10:19:37.653371-07:00

US Imposes Flight Restrictions on Mexican Carriers, Threatens Delta-Aeromexico JV Over Mexico City Slot Cuts