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Riyadh Air begins domestic commercial flying with first Riyadh–Jeddah service

Riyadh Air has completed its first domestic commercial flight on the Riyadh–Jeddah route, marking a major operational milestone ahead of broader commercial rollout. The new Saudi carrier positions the inaugural domestic service as part of its wider bid to scale quickly and align with Vision 2030 objectives.

2026-06-14T02:30:56.077027-07:00

AirInsight

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

2026-06-13T06:21:05.484186-07:00

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Turkish Airlines 777-300ER strikes radar antenna mast during taxi at Antalya; oxygen masks deploy and 267 evacuated

2026-06-12T05:22:55.199448-07:00

Bloomberg

Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel

2026-06-12T06:56:59.797065-07:00

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Riyadh Air begins domestic commercial flying with first Riyadh–Jeddah service Riyadh Air has completed its first domestic commercial flight on the Riyadh–Jeddah route, marking a major operational milestone ahead of broader commercial rollout. The new Saudi carrier positions the inaugural domestic service as part of its wider bid to scale quickly and align with Vision 2030 objectives.

2026-06-14T02:30:56.077027-07:00

Riyadh Air begins domestic commercial flying with first Riyadh–Jeddah service

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American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier has issued a request for proposals to Airbus and Boeing for its next widebody fleet investment, aimed at replacing 47 ageing Boeing 777-200ERs. The decision is set against broader premium long-haul strategy and the timing of next-gen aircraft availability.

2026-06-13T06:21:05.484186-07:00

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

Associated Press

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns War-related disruption is driving up jet-fuel prices and worsening fuel supply strains for African airlines, the African Airlines Association warns. The group says the crisis has exposed how heavily carriers rely on imported jet fuel—leaving networks vulnerable to rapid cost and availability swings.

2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

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Slovakia’s AirExplore ends cargo operations as demand softens Slovak cargo operator AirExplore is ending its cargo operations, citing a downturn in the market. The closure highlights how quickly European air-freight capacity and smaller operators are being pressured when demand weakens, with ripple effects for shippers, route planning, and logistics networks.

2026-06-12T07:13:51.020656-07:00

Slovakia’s AirExplore ends cargo operations as demand softens

Bloomberg

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Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel India’s investigators are expected to miss the one-year anniversary deadline for a final explanation of the June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash near takeoff, citing ongoing engine analysis work in the U.S. A cockpit recording has supported a view that the captain cut fuel flow to the engines, while a one-year update provided no new details.

2026-06-12T06:56:59.797065-07:00

Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel

AirInsight

Airbus positions A321XLR as a fit for unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa Airbus says the A321XLR is a “compelling” aircraft for developing market demand, particularly across unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa, where some airlines already have plans to introduce the type. The pitch reinforces the A321XLR’s role as extended-range single-aisle capacity for thinner markets.

2026-06-12T06:17:51.988997-07:00

Airbus positions A321XLR as a fit for unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa

FlightGlobal

EU blacklists Algeria’s Air Express Algeria over failed third-country authorization, banning EU airspace operations The European Commission has added Air Express Algeria to the EU aviation safety blacklist after EASA rejected the carrier’s application for third-country authorisation. The decision bars the regional operator from operating in European airspace, elevating regulatory risk for North African carriers seeking EU market access.

2026-06-12T05:57:35.586083-07:00

EU blacklists Algeria’s Air Express Algeria over failed third-country authorization, banning EU airspace operations

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AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations Nigeria’s aviation ground-handlers association (AGHAN) has suspended all services to MaxAir (Nigeria) at VM, Katsina, except its Hajj operations, citing an estimated NGN1 billion naira (about USD735,000) in unpaid debt, according to BusinessDay. The action directly affects the airline’s ability to operate through contracted ground support.

2026-06-12T05:30:18.703506-07:00

AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations

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Riyadh Air begins domestic commercial flying with first Riyadh–Jeddah service

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

Turkish Airlines 777-300ER strikes radar antenna mast during taxi at Antalya; oxygen masks deploy and 267 evacuated

Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel

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