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China Eastern to launch one-stop Shanghai–Buenos Aires service, marking South America debut

China Eastern Airlines will from December begin one-stop flights connecting Shanghai and Buenos Aires, marking its inaugural South America service. The route will position the carrier in Latin America’s largest market and enhance trade and travel links between China and Argentina.

2025-07-01T21:52:47.263752-07:00

FlightGlobal

SAS Places Record $4B Order for 55 Embraer E195-E2s to Modernize Short-Haul Fleet

2025-07-01T03:47:33.016331-07:00

The Guardian

Qantas Confirms Data Breach Exposed 6 Million Customer Accounts

2025-07-01T17:05:06.934295-07:00

AeroTime

Qantas’s First A321XLR Arrives in Australia on Record Delivery Flight

2025-06-30T01:48:17.691828-07:00

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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Fox Business

Southwest Rolls Out Honeywell Runway-Risk Alerts Across 737 Cockpits Southwest Airlines is fitting its Boeing 737 fleet with new Honeywell runway-risk software, delivering real-time cockpit warnings of potential runway hazards and incursion threats. The system acts as a ‘third set of eyes,’ enabling pilots to address critical safety risks before they escalate.

2025-07-02T17:32:30.954706-07:00

Southwest Rolls Out Honeywell Runway-Risk Alerts Across 737 Cockpits

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Flybondi Faces Winding-Up Petition in London High Court Argentina’s ultra-low-cost carrier Flybondi is facing a winding-up contest in the London High Court after creditors moved to liquidate its UK arm over unpaid debts. The legal challenge casts doubt on Flybondi’s fleet financing, route expansion and broader recovery plan.

2025-07-02T11:05:07.641005-07:00

Flybondi Faces Winding-Up Petition in London High Court

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Emirates Launches Daily 777-300ER Service to Shenzhen, Its Fourth Mainland China Gateway Emirates has inaugurated a daily Boeing 777-300ER service between Dubai and Shenzhen, marking its fourth mainland China destination. The four-class 777-300ER route underscores the carrier’s East Asia growth strategy and aims to boost trade and tourism through Shenzhen’s tech hub.

2025-07-02T05:59:21.868784-07:00

Emirates Launches Daily 777-300ER Service to Shenzhen, Its Fourth Mainland China Gateway

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China Eastern to launch one-stop Shanghai–Buenos Aires service, marking South America debut China Eastern Airlines will from December begin one-stop flights connecting Shanghai and Buenos Aires, marking its inaugural South America service. The route will position the carrier in Latin America’s largest market and enhance trade and travel links between China and Argentina.

2025-07-01T21:52:47.263752-07:00

China Eastern to launch one-stop Shanghai–Buenos Aires service, marking South America debut

Sky News

Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delayed at Melbourne After Stowaway Snake Found in Cargo Hold Virgin Australia flight VA337, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Melbourne to Brisbane, was delayed by two hours after crew discovered a live snake in the aircraft’s cargo hold during boarding at Melbourne Airport. Passengers were safely disembarked and reboarded once wildlife handlers removed the reptile.

2025-07-01T21:28:14.889703-07:00

Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delayed at Melbourne After Stowaway Snake Found in Cargo Hold

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AirAsia Eyes Gulf Hub in Saudi or Ras Al Khaimah for London, Germany Connections AirAsia is moving forward with plans to open a Gulf hub—likely in Saudi Arabia or Ras Al Khaimah—by year-end to channel Asia-Europe traffic. The budget carrier aims to launch services to London and select German cities this year, shifting toward a transit-focused model via the Middle East.

2025-07-01T21:27:36.001768-07:00

AirAsia Eyes Gulf Hub in Saudi or Ras Al Khaimah for London, Germany Connections

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Airwork NZ Files Lawsuit Against Insurers Over Boeing 757s Stranded in Russia Airwork NZ has launched legal action against insurers to recoup losses on two Boeing 757s that have been stranded in Russia since Moscow imposed export bans following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The lawsuit marks the latest in a series of lessor disputes over ‘lost’ assets under sanctions.

2025-07-01T18:36:10.560246-07:00

Airwork NZ Files Lawsuit Against Insurers Over Boeing 757s Stranded in Russia

Wall Street Journal

JSX’s Semi-Private Flights Promise Private-Jet Perks at Commercial Rates JSX, the US carrier offering semi-private hops from private terminals, markets private-jet-style amenities—lounge access, expedited boarding and in-flight refreshments—at fares comparable to premium economy. Our columnist flew Los Angeles to San Francisco on JSX to evaluate comfort, efficiency and cost against network carriers.

2025-07-01T18:31:26.945525-07:00

JSX’s Semi-Private Flights Promise Private-Jet Perks at Commercial Rates