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Ryanair probe points to “foreign object damage” in early findings after July 10 Boeing 737 window blowout incident

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says preliminary investigation results suggest a foreign object may have struck the engine of a Boeing 737 during takeoff from Thessaloniki on July 10. The event involved a shattered cabin window, explosive decompression, and a passenger pulled partly out of the aircraft.

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2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

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Emirates rolls out Safran’s U-Dream economy headrest across A380, A350, 777 and 777X fleets

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2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

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Airline CEOs call for “agility” to manage elevated fuel prices while staying optimistic on near-term demand

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2026-07-20T06:23:29.765376-07:00

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British Airways opts for Pratt & Whitney GTF on up to 63 Airbus A320neo jets, ending CFM exclusivity

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2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

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Airline CEOs call for “agility” to manage elevated fuel prices while staying optimistic on near-term demand A panel of airline leaders urged “agility” as a guiding principle for navigating ongoing cost pressures, including elevated fuel prices, while maintaining confidence in near-term demand. The CEOs framed industry execution as responsive to shifting conditions rather than a one-time adjustment.

2026-07-20T06:23:29.765376-07:00

Airline CEOs call for “agility” to manage elevated fuel prices while staying optimistic on near-term demand

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Apollo-led buyout economics for easyJet hinge on margin expansion and asset-light growth A mooted $35.7 billion Apollo buyout for easyJet would require materially higher margins to work without breaking up the airline. The pathway outlined centers on a stronger pivot to holiday destinations, asset-light growth, and creative financing for jet purchases—while noting easyJet’s network cost position cannot yet match Ryanair.

2026-07-20T04:09:04.342341-07:00

Apollo-led buyout economics for easyJet hinge on margin expansion and asset-light growth

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Ryanair probe points to “foreign object damage” in early findings after July 10 Boeing 737 window blowout incident Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says preliminary investigation results suggest a foreign object may have struck the engine of a Boeing 737 during takeoff from Thessaloniki on July 10. The event involved a shattered cabin window, explosive decompression, and a passenger pulled partly out of the aircraft.

2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

Ryanair probe points to “foreign object damage” in early findings after July 10 Boeing 737 window blowout incident

Washington Post

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Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions A new push from lawmakers would make a permanent ban on in-flight phone calls, following decisions by some airlines in Europe to relax in-flight calling rules. The proposal would tighten passenger communications standards across fleets rather than leaving them to individual carriers.

2026-07-20T03:08:40.382945-07:00

Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions

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Israir alleges deliberate vandalism damaged a third aircraft at London Luton in under a year Israir says ground-service vehicles collided with its aircraft at London Luton Airport on three occasions in less than a year, and believes the repeated damage was deliberate. The airline frames the latest incident as “foul play,” highlighting heightened risks to aircraft during ground handling.

2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

Israir alleges deliberate vandalism damaged a third aircraft at London Luton in under a year

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Wizz Air says Zagreb and Ljubljana bases are not viable in the near term; Belgrade base decision set for late 3Q26 Wizz Air told staff in an internal Q&A that Zagreb and Ljubljana still do not meet requirements for establishing bases, ruling out near-term moves. Separately, the carrier said it will decide by late September 2026 whether to close its Belgrade Nikola Tesla base, while continuing to serve the city at reduced capacity if it exits.

2026-07-20T02:33:17.206401-07:00

Wizz Air says Zagreb and Ljubljana bases are not viable in the near term; Belgrade base decision set for late 3Q26

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Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough Honeywell Aerospace opened Farnborough with an announcement of a major component deal with IndiGo to equip its incoming A320neo jets with Honeywell avionics and power systems. The agreement underscores the scale of aftermarket-style integration work extending into new-aircraft deliveries.

2026-07-20T02:23:31.270532-07:00

Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough

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Emirates rolls out Safran’s U-Dream economy headrest across A380, A350, 777 and 777X fleets Emirates is introducing the U-Dream Headrest, a new Economy Class seat headrest with adjustable neck support, positioning it as a “world-first” comfort upgrade. The carrier is retrofitting and rolling out the design across its A380 and 777 fleets, while also applying it to A350 aircraft and future 777X deliveries; retrofit work began in November 2022.

2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Emirates rolls out Safran’s U-Dream economy headrest across A380, A350, 777 and 777X fleets

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