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Icelandair 757 pilots’ licenses suspended after unauthorized low pass over islands

Icelandic regulators disciplined two pilots after an investigation into an unauthorized low-altitude pass during a scheduled Boeing 757-200 flight on 11 April from Frankfurt to Reykjavik. The action follows the pilots’ conduct over the islands, prompting license suspension and enforcement measures.

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2026-07-22T12:24:51.623764-07:00

Skift

Emirates to run at 92% of planned capacity from Aug. 1 despite ongoing Iran war

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2026-07-22T12:17:28.093708-07:00

Bloomberg

US safety regulator warns Ryanair CEO against public comments over near-catastrophic broken-window incident

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2026-07-22T11:40:33.572915-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Flight attendants accuse American Airlines of privacy-law violations tied to new in-flight performance tracking app

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2026-07-22T11:03:48.278908-07:00

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Icelandair 757 pilots’ licenses suspended after unauthorized low pass over islands Icelandic regulators disciplined two pilots after an investigation into an unauthorized low-altitude pass during a scheduled Boeing 757-200 flight on 11 April from Frankfurt to Reykjavik. The action follows the pilots’ conduct over the islands, prompting license suspension and enforcement measures.

2026-07-22T12:24:51.623764-07:00

Icelandair 757 pilots’ licenses suspended after unauthorized low pass over islands

Skift

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Emirates to run at 92% of planned capacity from Aug. 1 despite ongoing Iran war Emirates president Sir Tim Clark says the carrier will operate at 92% of planned capacity starting Aug. 1, maintaining a near-full schedule even as the Iran war continues to disrupt the broader operating environment. The plan signals an aggressive capacity rebuild while threat conditions persist.

2026-07-22T12:17:28.093708-07:00

Emirates to run at 92% of planned capacity from Aug. 1 despite ongoing Iran war

Skift

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Emirates Rebuilds to 92% Capacity, Even as the Iran War Grinds On

2026-07-22T12:17:28.093708-07:00

Emirates Rebuilds to 92% Capac

Bloomberg

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US safety regulator warns Ryanair CEO against public comments over near-catastrophic broken-window incident A US safety agency warned Ryanair Holdings CEO Michael O’Leary not to make public comments about a near-catastrophic incident on a recent flight from Greece to Germany. A dislodged window reportedly threatened to pull out a passenger seated by the opening.

2026-07-22T11:40:33.572915-07:00

US safety regulator warns Ryanair CEO against public comments over near-catastrophic broken-window incident

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Flight attendants accuse American Airlines of privacy-law violations tied to new in-flight performance tracking app Flight attendants at American Airlines allege the carrier’s new performance-tracking application violates California privacy law. The dispute centers on how data is collected and used to monitor crew performance, raising questions about compliance for technology-enabled workplace oversight.

2026-07-22T11:03:48.278908-07:00

Flight attendants accuse American Airlines of privacy-law violations tied to new in-flight performance tracking app

FlightGlobal

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Volaris Q2 losses more than double on fuel-cost pressure Volaris reported second-quarter losses that more than doubled year over year, citing surging fuel costs that outpaced revenue growth in the April–June period. The results underscore margin vulnerability for budget carriers when fuel costs rise faster than fare and yield recovery.

2026-07-22T07:25:16.682087-07:00

Volaris Q2 losses more than double on fuel-cost pressure

Reuters

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EU prepares review of airline ownership rules, threatening easyJet takeover bids The European Commission is preparing a review of EU airline “ownership and control” rules to prevent foreign investors from gaining significant control of European carriers, an EU official told Reuters. The move could complicate takeover bids by two US asset managers for UK low-cost airline easyJet, sparking a sharp sell-off.

2026-07-22T06:42:41.944462-07:00

EU prepares review of airline ownership rules, threatening easyJet takeover bids

AirInsight

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Abra Group places up to 45 Embraer E195-E2 orders (20 firm), signaling renewed push for regional fleet segmentation in Latin Ame Abra Group has confirmed a major commitment to Embraer’s E195-E2, with 20 firm aircraft and options for up to 45. The deal underscores how operators are increasingly using regional jets to tailor fleet size and economics to sub-continental market needs.

2026-07-22T06:11:31.156009-07:00

Abra Group places up to 45 Embraer E195-E2 orders (20 firm), signaling renewed push for regional fleet segmentation in Latin Ame

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