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Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit Altura Airlines has begun charter services out of Perth International as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual charter carrier. The model sources charter capacity through Maroomba Airlines and, subject to plans, is set to introduce A320 aircraft starting in 2027.

2026-07-26T17:06:50.928626-07:00

Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit

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Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links Air India and Saudia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their commercial aviation relationship. The MoU focuses on expanding strategic cooperation through codeshare agreements, aiming to deepen connectivity between the two carriers’ networks.

2026-07-26T14:44:58.517737-07:00

Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links

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Report: United CEO Scott Kirby floated a Delta merger, targeting ~35% of U.S. domestic market—rejected amid antitrust hurdles Multiple reports say United CEO Scott Kirby approached Delta CEO Ed Bastian with a potential mega-merger that would have combined the two carriers into an airline controlling roughly 35% of the U.S. domestic market. Talks did not progress beyond preliminary review and ultimately collapsed, reflecting major antitrust concerns.

2026-07-26T14:15:14.362773-07:00

Report: United CEO Scott Kirby floated a Delta merger, targeting ~35% of U.S. domestic market—rejected amid antitrust hurdles

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United Chased Delta and American. Now Airline M&A Has Stalled

2026-07-26T14:15:14.362773-07:00

United Chased Delta and Americ

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Alan Joyce defends his Qantas CEO record in new memoir, taking responsibility for COVID-era turmoil and operational failures Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has resurfaced publicly to defend his tenure and take responsibility for the airline’s tumultuous post-COVID period. His board-forced resignation nearly three years ago followed “a litany of mistakes” and operational failures that drew public backlash, according to the coverage tied to his memoir.

2026-07-26T12:05:50.609664-07:00

Alan Joyce defends his Qantas CEO record in new memoir, taking responsibility for COVID-era turmoil and operational failures

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Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi Emirates president Tim Clark said the airline’s rejection of early-build 777X airframes leaves the timeline for the program’s next steps unclear, but he expects Boeing to consider a larger 777X variant—provisionally described as a “777-10”—based on performance data from the extended 777-9 development. Clark is also waiting to see the first -9 results.

2026-07-26T02:20:48.506986-07:00

Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi

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American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating JFK–Rome/Europe–US service made an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, after six of eight flight attendants reportedly felt ill as the transatlantic flight began. Separate reporting says crew taped paper over a window shade that failed to darken during the trip.

2026-07-25T20:02:40.943269-07:00

American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill

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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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Report: United CEO Scott Kirby floated a Delta merger, targeting ~35% of U.S. domestic market—rejected amid antitrust hurdles

Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit

Alan Joyce defends his Qantas CEO record in new memoir, taking responsibility for COVID-era turmoil and operational failures

Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links

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