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• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
The US Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals from carriers to provide Essential Air Service at Hibbing, Minnesota, for a contract term beginning June 1, 2027. The service may be subsidized or unsubsidized; interested airlines must submit proposals by December 2, 2026.
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The US Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals from carriers to provide Essential Air Service at Hibbing, Minnesota, for a contract term beginning June 1, 2027. The service may be subsidized or unsubsidized; interested airlines must submit proposals by December 2, 2026.
British Airways is reintroducing meal pre-orders on a small number of select services as it beta tests the system. The airline has not confirmed when it will expand availability, leaving the broader rollout date unclear despite the service arriving more than three years later than planned.
Pakistan International Airlines has named Adrian Hamilton-Manns, formerly chief executive of SalamAir, as its new chief executive. The carrier described the appointment as a “pivotal chapter” in its transformation, though the announcement provided no further details on his remit or the airline’s plans.
Loganair cabin crew overwhelmingly backed the airline’s enhanced offer, ending the threat of industrial action at the UK regional carrier. The agreement runs for two years and includes an 8% increase in basic pay, securing a settlement between the airline and its cabin crew.
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A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Sofia diverted to Budapest on Nov. 2 after receiving a bomb threat en route. Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighters were scrambled to escort the Airbus A321neo to a safe landing at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport; Hungarian authorities said police took additional measures after the aircraft landed.
Romanian airline HiSky Europe has reached a debt agreement with an air navigation service provider, according to ch-aviation. The available report does not specify the amount owed, the agreement’s terms or its effect on the carrier’s operations.
Air Caraïbes plans to operate an all-Airbus A350 fleet on its long-haul network by 2030, signaling a defined timeline for the carrier’s widebody fleet transition. The available report does not specify the number of aircraft involved or how the airline will phase out or replace its existing long-haul fleet.
JOY Airlines has entered the Argentine market with a charter flight and is scheduled to begin regular operations on Nov. 26. The launch adds a new operator as Argentina’s air market seeks greater stability, though the available reports provide no details on fleet, routes or planned capacity.
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