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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA Approves United Airlines' Starlink-Equipped Embraer 175 for May 2025 Launch

United Airlines achieves FAA certification for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, the Embraer 175, with commercial services set to commence in May 2025. This development comes eight months after United's agreement with SpaceX, underscoring accelerated adoption of satellite connectivity in aviation.

2025-03-31T06:26:30.667580-07:00

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China Airlines Finalizes Firm Order for 10 Airbus A350-1000s

2025-03-31T03:14:07.848905-07:00

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Virgin Atlantic Achieves Profit Amidst U.S. Demand Concerns

2025-03-31T02:57:05.575833-07:00

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PLAY Airlines' New Maltese Subsidiary Secures AOC Amid Restructuring

2025-03-30T18:24:47.823063-07:00

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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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S Korea's Parata Air secures business licence, awaiting AOC

2025-03-31T18:31:35.014198-07:00

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LATAM Brasil jet overruns runway during landing in Chapecó amid poor weather

2025-03-31T18:15:11.117707-07:00

LATAM Brasil jet overruns runway

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Skymark Airlines Revives International Operations Japan's Skymark Airlines is set to resume its international services after a significant hiatus, marking a strategic expansion beyond its domestic market. This move reflects the airline's response to recovering global travel demand and its commitment to increasing connectivity for Japanese travelers.

2025-03-31T18:05:19.361619-07:00

Skymark Airlines Revives International Operations

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SAS and Delta Enhance Transatlantic Codeshare Partnership SAS is expanding its partnership with Delta Air Lines, boosting connectivity between Scandinavia and North America with new codeshare routes. Starting April 2025, travelers will benefit from more destinations and improved frequencies, offering seamless travel through SAS's Copenhagen hub and Delta's extensive U.S. network.

2025-03-31T16:08:01.277127-07:00

SAS and Delta Enhance Transatlantic Codeshare Partnership

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Lufthansa Technik Invests in Canadian Engine Test Facility to Support Westjet Lufthansa Technik is establishing its first engine test cell in Canada at its Calgary facility. This investment supports Westjet’s Boeing 737 fleet under a substantial $3 billion, 15-year maintenance contract, expanding LHT's North American capabilities and presence.

2025-03-31T14:21:08.031476-07:00

Lufthansa Technik Invests in Canadian Engine Test Facility to Support Westjet

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Norwegian Air Considers Boeing 737-10 Order Post-Widerøe Integration Norwegian Air is contemplating a potential order for Boeing 737-10 jets following the integration of regional carrier Widerøe. The airline aims to expand its fleet with 12 new aircraft to enhance network capacity and operational efficiency amidst growing passenger demand.

2025-03-31T14:09:51.267310-07:00

Norwegian Air Considers Boeing 737-10 Order Post-Widerøe Integration

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NTSB investigating close call between Delta flight, Air Force jets near DC

2025-03-31T13:10:06.168354-07:00

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EasyJet Expands UK Operations with New Base at London Southend EasyJet has established its 10th UK base at London Southend Airport, targeting growth through smaller regional airports. This strategic move comes as the airline seeks to leverage opportunities amid capacity constraints at larger hubs.

2025-03-31T12:15:01.681086-07:00

EasyJet Expands UK Operations with New Base at London Southend