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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month

Malaysia Airlines has inducted its 16th Boeing 737-8, with the aircraft arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on May 18, 2026, as part of a broader fleet-renewal program. The carrier also expects two additional 737-8s this month.

2026-05-19T04:09:19.879211-07:00

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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for RUH–LHR flights on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with full network details planned for June

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable”

2026-05-19T03:39:43.729022-07:00

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Israel courts Emirates for Tel Aviv–New York and Tel Aviv–Bangkok “seventh-freedom” service to help restore Dubai connectivity

2026-05-18T14:09:33.042783-07:00

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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month Malaysia Airlines has inducted its 16th Boeing 737-8, with the aircraft arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on May 18, 2026, as part of a broader fleet-renewal program. The carrier also expects two additional 737-8s this month.

2026-05-19T04:09:19.879211-07:00

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month

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Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable” Rano Air (R4) in Nigeria says it has suspended several routes from Kano (KNA) after a 300% increase in Jet A1 aviation fuel prices pushed impacted services to “commercially unsustainable” levels.

2026-05-19T03:39:43.729022-07:00

Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable”

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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for RUH–LHR flights on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with full network details planned for June Riyadh Air has opened full public sales for flights between Riyadh King Khalid International (RUH) and London Heathrow (LHR). The carrier says the launch will be operated on its incoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with additional destinations scheduled to be revealed in June as it builds its initial global network.

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for RUH–LHR flights on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with full network details planned for June

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Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Formal London Launch

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX Indian investigators found that the crew of a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 freighter initiated an in-flight climb without air traffic clearance, triggering a loss of separation with a Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 9. The aircraft were less than 1,000 ft apart during the incident.

2026-05-19T02:11:17.033317-07:00

Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX

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Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction Norse Atlantic Airways has appointed JPMorgan Chase to prepare for a potential sale in the coming months. The appointment underscores the carrier’s active transition from optionality toward a defined process, building on its previously disclosed strategic review that could result in a sale, merger, or partnership.

2026-05-19T02:10:42.616792-07:00

Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction

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India DGCA to observe Boeing 787 fuel-control switch panel testing in Seattle after Air India London–Bengaluru incident Indian air-safety officials will travel to Boeing’s Seattle site to directly observe testing of a fuel-control switch panel removed from an Air India 787 in February, after pilots reported a possible defect on the London–Bengaluru sector, according to Reuters documents. The engagement underscores regulator involvement in post-incident evaluation work.

2026-05-19T01:14:45.567809-07:00

India DGCA to observe Boeing 787 fuel-control switch panel testing in Seattle after Air India London–Bengaluru incident

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Cebu Pacific to restart Manila–Dubai from July 2 with four weekly flights after safety checks and Dubai airport coordination Cebu Pacific will resume its Manila (MNL)–Dubai (DXB) service on July 2, operating four weekly departures. The restart follows safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities, enabling the carrier to restore the route after a period of suspension or interruption.

2026-05-19T01:09:11.964580-07:00

Cebu Pacific to restart Manila–Dubai from July 2 with four weekly flights after safety checks and Dubai airport coordination

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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month

Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for RUH–LHR flights on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with full network details planned for June

Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable”

Israel courts Emirates for Tel Aviv–New York and Tel Aviv–Bangkok “seventh-freedom” service to help restore Dubai connectivity

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