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Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

Hainan Airlines has launched a tender to select commercial partners to operate two international charter routes linking China with African destinations. The carrier is seeking partners to develop these services from its Haikou base, signalling a targeted expansion of China–Africa charter connectivity.

2026-03-26T20:10:33.052516-07:00

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United 737 and Army Black Hawk trigger TCAS RA over John Wayne; FAA opens probe

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

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T'way Air pilots' union sues airline over allowances

2026-03-26T17:18:18.668825-07:00

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Air France and KLM unveil Summer 2026 growth; Air France exits Orly and shifts long‑haul to CDG

2026-03-26T14:32:20.129301-07:00

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Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne Singapore Airlines will launch daily non‑stop A350 services to Western Sydney International from 23 November, add new Mainland China flights including Hangzhou later this year, restore A380 Suites to Melbourne after a three‑year hiatus, and will scale back Changi–Taichung 787 frequencies in May 2026.

2026-03-26T21:00:02.201814-07:00

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne

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Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes Hainan Airlines has launched a tender to select commercial partners to operate two international charter routes linking China with African destinations. The carrier is seeking partners to develop these services from its Haikou base, signalling a targeted expansion of China–Africa charter connectivity.

2026-03-26T20:10:33.052516-07:00

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

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T'way Air pilots' union sues airline over allowances T'way Air's pilots' union has filed a lawsuit against the carrier contesting allowances, escalating a labour dispute into the legal system. The action formalises grievances over pay-related entitlements and introduces a court process that will run alongside any ongoing collective-bargaining efforts.

2026-03-26T17:18:18.668825-07:00

T'way Air pilots' union sues airline over allowances

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Porter launches twice-daily Hamilton–Ottawa Dash 8‑400 nonstops from June 22, 2026 Porter Airlines will begin twice-daily nonstop service between John C. Munro Hamilton International (YHN) and Ottawa International (YOW) starting June 22, 2026. The route will operate on 78‑seat De Havilland Canada Dash 8‑400 turboprops, boosting Ontario connectivity as Porter expands its summer regional network.

2026-03-26T15:39:29.183731-07:00

Porter launches twice-daily Hamilton–Ottawa Dash 8‑400 nonstops from June 22, 2026

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United 737 and Army Black Hawk trigger TCAS RA over John Wayne; FAA opens probe A United Airlines Boeing 737 approaching John Wayne Airport received a TCAS resolution advisory after a U.S. Army Black Hawk crossed in front of the jet, prompting a controller warning captured on ATC audio. The FAA has opened an investigation into the near‑collision.

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

United 737 and Army Black Hawk trigger TCAS RA over John Wayne; FAA opens probe

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American in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi‑Fi upgrade; weighing return of seatback screens American Airlines is exploring a major overhaul of onboard entertainment and connectivity, holding talks with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon for a Wi‑Fi upgrade and weighing reintroducing seatback screens — a potential material change to its in‑flight passenger experience and retrofit plans.

2026-03-26T15:25:04.874031-07:00

American in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi‑Fi upgrade; weighing return of seatback screens

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Air France and KLM unveil Summer 2026 growth; Air France exits Orly and shifts long‑haul to CDG Air France and KLM published Summer 2026 schedules: Air France will serve nearly 170 destinations in 73 countries with long‑haul capacity up ~2%, while KLM serves 164 destinations and lifts capacity ~4%. Air France will largely withdraw from Paris‑Orly, moving overseas long‑haul to CDG and ceding Orly to Transavia.

2026-03-26T14:32:20.129301-07:00

Air France and KLM unveil Summer 2026 growth; Air France exits Orly and shifts long‑haul to CDG

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Volaris shareholders approve merger with Viva to form Grupo Más Vuelos; both carriers to retain independent brands Volaris shareholders on March 25 approved a merger with Viva with 91.7% support to create Grupo Más Vuelos, a holding company that will serve as the group's parent company and own both carriers. Volaris and Viva will continue operating under independent brands and separate day-to-day operations.

2026-03-26T13:36:08.388935-07:00

Volaris shareholders approve merger with Viva to form Grupo Más Vuelos; both carriers to retain independent brands

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Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

United 737 and Army Black Hawk trigger TCAS RA over John Wayne; FAA opens probe

T'way Air pilots' union sues airline over allowances

Air France and KLM unveil Summer 2026 growth; Air France exits Orly and shifts long‑haul to CDG

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