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EL AL confirms resumption of nonstop Tel Aviv (TLV)–Buenos Aires (EZE) service, with twice-weekly flights and a $5.4M state subs

EL AL will restart South America connectivity with a nonstop, twice-weekly Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion, TLV)–Buenos Aires (Ezeiza, EZE) route beginning in November, following diplomatic talks. The plan is supported by a $5.4 million state subsidy and represents EL AL’s first direct service to the region since 2011, and its longest route in the network.

2026-04-19T21:42:16.666592-07:00

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Romania’s TAROM faces mid-2Q26 decision between sale or liquidation

2026-04-20T04:37:48.162000-07:00

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

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Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet-fuel crunch

2026-04-20T01:30:27.023075-07:00

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Romania’s TAROM faces mid-2Q26 decision between sale or liquidation TAROM is approaching a mid-2Q26 deadline for a strategic outcome that will be either a sale or liquidation, according to subscription data from Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. The decision point will shape the carrier’s future footprint and commercial role.

2026-04-20T04:37:48.162000-07:00

Romania’s TAROM faces mid-2Q26 decision between sale or liquidation

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana Air Astana Group has introduced a second full-flight simulator at its Flight Training Centre in Astana to expand Airbus A320 training capacity. The move increases the airline’s ability to support A320 operations through greater simulator availability for pilot instruction and recurring training.

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

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Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet-fuel crunch Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s successor Friedrich Merz has convened the country’s security council to coordinate rapid responses to an emerging jet-fuel shortage risk. The expert group was formed last year to align government and stakeholders on fast-moving major-threat scenarios affecting aviation fuel supply.

2026-04-20T01:30:27.023075-07:00

Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet-fuel crunch

Bloomberg

AirAsia explores Deutsche-led $230m private debt via 18-month revenue bond backed by route ticket sales AirAsia is testing investor demand for a Deutsche Bank–underwritten, $230 million private-debt transaction structured as an 18-month revenue bond backed by ticket sales across several routes. Deutsche has fully funded the deal and is syndicating it to selected banks and funds.

2026-04-19T23:01:42.065686-07:00

AirAsia explores Deutsche-led $230m private debt via 18-month revenue bond backed by route ticket sales

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Gulf Air and Texel Air restart operations from Bahrain Gulf Air and Texel Air are restarting operations from Bahrain, signaling a return of airlift capacity in and out of the Bahrain market for both scheduled and charter/cargo activity. The update lands after earlier regional airspace and operational disruptions tied to Iran-related strike risk.

2026-04-19T22:30:21.143181-07:00

Gulf Air and Texel Air restart operations from Bahrain

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IATA warns of Europe summer flight cancellations risk as jet-fuel shortage fears spread IATA has warned that jet-fuel availability could force flight cancellations across Europe from late May, with the risk concentrated ahead of the busy summer travel season. While TUI says no immediate disruptions are expected for UK May 1 departures, Ireland’s tourism and connectivity are bracing for potential fallout.

2026-04-19T21:58:26.917279-07:00

IATA warns of Europe summer flight cancellations risk as jet-fuel shortage fears spread

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EL AL confirms resumption of nonstop Tel Aviv (TLV)–Buenos Aires (EZE) service, with twice-weekly flights and a $5.4M state subs EL AL will restart South America connectivity with a nonstop, twice-weekly Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion, TLV)–Buenos Aires (Ezeiza, EZE) route beginning in November, following diplomatic talks. The plan is supported by a $5.4 million state subsidy and represents EL AL’s first direct service to the region since 2011, and its longest route in the network.

2026-04-19T21:42:16.666592-07:00

EL AL confirms resumption of nonstop Tel Aviv (TLV)–Buenos Aires (EZE) service, with twice-weekly flights and a $5.4M state subs

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ANA warned over Boeing 767-300 maintenance lapses All Nippon Airways has been warned regarding maintenance lapses involving its Boeing 767-300 fleet. The action spotlights compliance and airworthiness management risks tied to airline maintenance processes, with potential knock-on effects for fleet availability and operational reliability if issues persist.

2026-04-19T19:56:03.388231-07:00

ANA warned over Boeing 767-300 maintenance lapses

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EL AL confirms resumption of nonstop Tel Aviv (TLV)–Buenos Aires (EZE) service, with twice-weekly flights and a $5.4M state subs

Romania’s TAROM faces mid-2Q26 decision between sale or liquidation

Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet-fuel crunch

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