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Preliminary report on Air India 787 crash targets fuel control switches

The preliminary report into the June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that killed 260 people is due by Friday, and investigators have zeroed in on the engine fuel control switches as they analyze flight recorder data—a step that could shed early light on the worst aviation disaster in a decade.

2025-07-08T16:15:20.511772-07:00

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Volotea A319 engine ingestion at Milan Bergamo kills ground worker during taxi

2025-07-08T06:19:20.303359-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Delta A330 Diverts to Azores After Engine Failure on Madrid–New York Flight

2025-07-08T11:55:10.723183-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Delta 757 Diverts After In-Flight Lithium Battery 'Explosion' in Passenger Backpack

2025-07-08T07:39:25.060494-07:00

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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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Portugal Signals Neutral Stance as Lufthansa, Air France and IAG Vie for TAP Privatisation Portugal’s Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento said the government has no preferred bidder as Lufthansa, Air France, and IAG vie for a stake in TAP Air Portugal, ahead of a planned relaunch of the carrier’s partial privatisation next month.

2025-07-08T19:12:07.615344-07:00

Portugal Signals Neutral Stance as Lufthansa, Air France and IAG Vie for TAP Privatisation

Aviation Source

Qantas says 5.7 million frequent-flyer records compromised in July 9 call centre cyberattack Qantas has confirmed that a cyberattack on its July 9 call centre potentially exposed 5.7 million frequent-flyer accounts, with notifications now sent to affected members. The carrier says operations have resumed and is still assessing which personal data was accessed.

2025-07-08T19:01:11.339308-07:00

Qantas says 5.7 million frequent-flyer records compromised in July 9 call centre cyberattack

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Preliminary report on Air India 787 crash targets fuel control switches The preliminary report into the June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that killed 260 people is due by Friday, and investigators have zeroed in on the engine fuel control switches as they analyze flight recorder data—a step that could shed early light on the worst aviation disaster in a decade.

2025-07-08T16:15:20.511772-07:00

Preliminary report on Air India 787 crash targets fuel control switches

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Abra Group in talks to acquire majority stake in Chile’s SKY Airline As part of a four-year mutual benefit agreement, Abra Group has opened formal talks to acquire a majority stake in Chile’s SKY Airline by converting a US$100 million bond issued in November 2021 into equity. The deal could restructure SKY’s balance sheet amid intensifying South American low-cost carrier competition.

2025-07-08T12:12:22.521740-07:00

Abra Group in talks to acquire majority stake in Chile’s SKY Airline

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Delta A330 Diverts to Azores After Engine Failure on Madrid–New York Flight Delta Air Lines flight DL127, an Airbus A330 operating Madrid to JFK on July 6, suffered a suspected engine failure mid-Atlantic and made an emergency landing at Lajes Air Base in the Azores. All passengers and crew disembarked safely after the pilots declared a Mayday.

2025-07-08T11:55:10.723183-07:00

Delta A330 Diverts to Azores After Engine Failure on Madrid–New York Flight

AirInsight

Southwest’s MAX 8/800 Turns Now Exceed 25 Minutes, Adding $1,000+ in Costs Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX 8/800 turn times have increased to more than 25 minutes—over double the 10-minute benchmark the carrier once touted—boosting per-flight ground costs by over $1,000, despite a 22% rise in seat capacity with the upgauged aircraft.

2025-07-08T10:11:59.439408-07:00

Southwest’s MAX 8/800 Turns Now Exceed 25 Minutes, Adding $1,000+ in Costs

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United Airlines Pulls Tel Aviv Relaunch Forward to July 21 United Airlines will resume nonstop service between Newark/New York and Tel Aviv on July 21—10 days ahead of its original July 31 plan—launching one rotation initially and scaling to two daily flights from July 23 after a truce reopened Israeli airspace.

2025-07-08T08:41:28.032346-07:00

United Airlines Pulls Tel Aviv Relaunch Forward to July 21

Airways Magazine

Inside the hidden logistics network of airline catering Airline catering has grown into a complex network that produces, transports and loads millions of meals across hundreds of airports daily. Shielded from passengers immersed in entertainment, caterers manage strict safety protocols, tight schedules and variable menu demands, while airlines seek cost efficiency and elevated onboard experiences.

2025-07-08T08:24:00.135963-07:00

Inside the hidden logistics network of airline catering