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Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e Ryanair reportedly sacked a captain at its Barcelona hub after he invoked his legal authority to extend cabin crew rest using a “Commander’s Discretion” provision. The extended rest was triggered after cabin crew worked beyond normal working hours under the special rule.

2026-07-25T06:49:38.996059-07:00

Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e

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Cranky on the Web: American Has an Overall Plan, Delta Has One for Asia

2026-07-25T04:04:25.823842-07:00

Cranky on the Web: American Ha

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British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow British Airways is relocating crew from a layover hotel in Hyderabad after all three pilots on a London Heathrow-bound return flight suffered violent food poisoning at cruising altitude. One pilot was reported incapacitated and required oxygen, prompting immediate medical handling and operational adjustments for the crew’s next duties.

2026-07-24T23:02:47.092198-07:00

British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow

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FAA says major U.S. airlines must retrofit aircraft by end-2030 for wireless interference risks after spectrum auction The FAA says a new wireless spectrum auction could create aircraft wireless interference, requiring major U.S. airlines to retrofit by the end of 2030. Carriers would be eligible for up to $2.2 billion in government rebates to offset retrofit costs, per FAA guidance released Friday.

2026-07-24T19:49:29.032580-07:00

FAA says major U.S. airlines must retrofit aircraft by end-2030 for wireless interference risks after spectrum auction

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Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand Embraer reported a record $34.5 billion backlog in 2Q26, its seventh consecutive quarterly high, driven by commercial, defense and services. In parallel, Azorra agreed to purchase up to 30 Embraer E190 passenger-to-freighter conversions, while Embraer’s India partner Adani reportedly explored launching an airline to support E175 production.

2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand

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Brazil sets $96.5mn in domestic loans for LATAM, GOL, Azul

2026-07-24T13:04:43.280838-07:00

Brazil sets $96.5mn in domesti

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Icelandair finalising PLAY Europe due diligence

2026-07-24T10:04:35.720418-07:00

Icelandair finalising PLAY Eur

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Investment firm to exercise option to acquire Condor in full An investment firm has moved to exercise an option to acquire Condor in full, tightening its control over the carrier’s ownership structure. The decision signals the next step in Condor’s transaction path and will likely shape its near-term capital and strategic priorities.

2026-07-24T09:35:00.189964-07:00

Investment firm to exercise option to acquire Condor in full

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Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e

British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow

FAA says major U.S. airlines must retrofit aircraft by end-2030 for wireless interference risks after spectrum auction

Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand

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