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Air India CEO Cautions Against Premature Conclusions as Ahmedabad Crash Probe Raises Fresh Questions

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said in an internal memo that India’s AAIB preliminary findings on the June 12 Ahmedabad Dreamliner crash raise more questions, urging against speculation and stressing the crew’s medical fitness and the fleet’s inspection record. He called for ongoing cooperation with investigators and support for affected families.

2025-07-14T07:10:20.515417-07:00

FlightGlobal

Wizz Air to Suspend Abu Dhabi Operations from Sept. 1, Refocuses on Core European Market

2025-07-14T01:55:25.527195-07:00

Reuters

India Orders Inspections of Boeing 737 and 787 Fuel Switches as FAA Upholds 787 Design

2025-07-14T00:54:38.757024-07:00

New York Times

Air India Crash Victims’ Families Reject AAIB Report as Vague Cover-Up, Demand Full Truth

2025-07-13T00:29:24.265471-07:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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LATAM commits $40 million to refurbish cabins on 37 Airbus A319s amid delivery shortage The LATAM Group is overhauling interiors on 37 Airbus A319 single-aisle jets with a more than $40 million investment—including new seats, Wi-Fi and refreshed South American styling—to bolster capacity and passenger experience amid tight new-aircraft supply constraints.

2025-07-14T08:04:41.379573-07:00

LATAM commits $40 million to refurbish cabins on 37 Airbus A319s amid delivery shortage

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Air Canada, ITA Airways Launch Reciprocal Codeshare Linking Rome and Toronto with 30+ One-Stop Itineraries The codeshare will place Air Canada’s AC designator on ITA Airways services from Rome-Fiumicino, and ITA’s AZ on Air Canada flights from Toronto Pearson to US and Canada, unlocking over 30 seamless one-stop itineraries and supporting ITA’s pending Star Alliance integration.

2025-07-14T07:57:32.971302-07:00

Air Canada, ITA Airways Launch Reciprocal Codeshare Linking Rome and Toronto with 30+ One-Stop Itineraries

Wall Street Journal

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Air India CEO Cautions Against Premature Conclusions as Ahmedabad Crash Probe Raises Fresh Questions Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said in an internal memo that India’s AAIB preliminary findings on the June 12 Ahmedabad Dreamliner crash raise more questions, urging against speculation and stressing the crew’s medical fitness and the fleet’s inspection record. He called for ongoing cooperation with investigators and support for affected families.

2025-07-14T07:10:20.515417-07:00

Air India CEO Cautions Against Premature Conclusions as Ahmedabad Crash Probe Raises Fresh Questions

Breitflyte

Lufthansa Cargo to launch VR-based training for aircraft loading supervisors in October 2025 Lufthansa Cargo is developing a new virtual reality training program for aircraft loading supervisors, enabling staff to rehearse safety-critical ground-handling procedures, communications and operational workflows without access to an active aircraft. The carrier plans to deploy the first module in October 2025.

2025-07-14T06:05:40.847179-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo to launch VR-based training for aircraft loading supervisors in October 2025

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Wizz Air to Suspend Abu Dhabi Operations from Sept. 1, Refocuses on Core European Market Wizz Air said it will suspend its Abu Dhabi subsidiary’s flights from Sept. 1, marking an end to its nearly six-year operation in the UAE. The exit follows sustained geopolitical instability, supply-chain challenges and restricted market access that undercut profitability.

2025-07-14T01:55:25.527195-07:00

Wizz Air to Suspend Abu Dhabi Operations from Sept. 1, Refocuses on Core European Market

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India Orders Inspections of Boeing 737 and 787 Fuel Switches as FAA Upholds 787 Design India’s DGCA has mandated inspections of cockpit fuel control switches on Boeing 737 and 787 jets after the preliminary AAIB report cited a kerosene cutoff in last month’s Air India 787 crash. The FAA and Boeing, meanwhile, maintain that the 787’s fuel cutoff switches pose no safety issue.

2025-07-14T00:54:38.757024-07:00

India Orders Inspections of Boeing 737 and 787 Fuel Switches as FAA Upholds 787 Design

Stars and Stripes

ANA CEO thanks Marine after subduing unruly passenger on Texas-bound flight All Nippon Airways CEO visited US Marine base in Japan to thank a Marine who subdued an unruly passenger on an ANA flight to Texas. The Marine’s intervention helped restore order midflight on the transpacific service.

2025-07-13T23:09:26.057358-07:00

ANA CEO thanks Marine after subduing unruly passenger on Texas-bound flight

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Air China, Macau Government Move to Near-Total Control of Air Macau Air China and the Macau government are set to acquire almost all remaining stakes in Air Macau, consolidating near-full state ownership. The deal, which involves buying out private investors, aims to stabilize the carrier and strengthen its network amid intensifying regional competition.

2025-07-13T17:50:13.381773-07:00

Air China, Macau Government Move to Near-Total Control of Air Macau