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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel

Air India CEO cautions against premature conclusions as Ahmedabad Dreamliner probe raises questions

In a staff memo, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson challenged the AAIB’s preliminary report on last month’s Boeing 787-8 crash near Ahmedabad, defending crew fitness, reaffirming no mechanical or fuel quality issues so far, and warning against drawing premature conclusions as investigators press on.

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 Mandates Fuel Switch Inspections on Boeing 737 and 787 Jets After Dreamliner Crash

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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The Points Guy

Southwest Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service to St. Thomas in 2026 Southwest Airlines announced it will launch nonstop service to Cyril E. King International Airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, starting early 2026. This marks the carrier’s first new destination since 2021 and its 14th tropical route, one of three expansions planned this summer.

2025-07-14T14:37:30.971292-07:00

Southwest Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service to St. Thomas in 2026

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DOT approves transfer of Hawaiian Airlines’ certificates to Alaska Air Group On July 14, the US Department of Transportation approved the de facto transfer of Hawaiian Airlines’ operating certificates and economic authorities to Alaska Air Group, parent of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. The decision advances regulatory consolidation ahead of the carriers’ planned merger.

2025-07-14T13:30:41.219842-07:00

DOT approves transfer of Hawaiian Airlines’ certificates to Alaska Air Group

One Mile at a Time

Avelo Airlines Exits West Coast, Shutters Burbank Base and Axes Multiple Routes Avelo Airlines will close its Hollywood Burbank base on December 2 and end all West Coast operations four years after its market debut. The low-cost carrier is pulling out of Las Vegas, Salem and Sonoma County airports as part of a broader route network cut.

2025-07-14T12:08:31.009227-07:00

Avelo Airlines Exits West Coast, Shutters Burbank Base and Axes Multiple Routes

Skift

Delta Considers Tiered Business Class Offerings to Capture Premium Growth Delta Air Lines is exploring multiple business-class tiers to give passengers more choice and drive revenue as airlines increasingly depend on high-yield travelers. The carrier believes segmenting cabins could boost upsell opportunities and differentiate its premium product amid intensifying competition.

2025-07-14T10:37:30.173099-07:00

Delta Considers Tiered Business Class Offerings to Capture Premium Growth

Aviation Week

Korean Air to Deploy Hyundai-Kia Wearable Robots in Maintenance Operations Korean Air has ordered wearable exoskeleton robots developed by Hyundai and Kia to ease physical strain on maintenance and manufacturing technicians. The carrier aims to integrate these robotic systems across its MRO workflows, boosting efficiency and reducing worker fatigue.

2025-07-14T10:06:08.840674-07:00

Korean Air to Deploy Hyundai-Kia Wearable Robots in Maintenance Operations

Aviation Week

Swiss Weighs A220-100 Fleet Future as Pratt & Whitney GTF Snags Persist Swiss International Air Lines is assessing whether to retain, replace or retire its fleet of Airbus A220-100s as repeated reliability issues with Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engines drive unscheduled maintenance, flight cancellations, and rising operational costs across the narrowbody fleet.

2025-07-14T08:07:38.115823-07:00

Swiss Weighs A220-100 Fleet Future as Pratt & Whitney GTF Snags Persist

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LATAM allocates US$40m to refurbish 37 A319 cabins amid delivery shortfall LATAM Group will invest over US$40 million to renew the cabins of 37 Airbus A319 single-aisle jets in its fleet, installing new interiors, Wi-Fi connectivity and South American-inspired styling as delivery delays and a shortage of new narrow-bodies persist.

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

LATAM allocates US$40m to refurbish 37 A319 cabins amid delivery shortfall

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Air Canada and ITA Airways Launch Codeshare to Boost Transatlantic Connectivity Air Canada will place its AC operating code on ITA Airways routes from Rome–Fiumicino, while ITA will add its AZ code to Air Canada services from Toronto Pearson to US and Canadian cities, unlocking more than 30 seamless one-stop itineraries.

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

Air Canada and ITA Airways Launch Codeshare to Boost Transatlantic Connectivity