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London Gatwick adds direct Harare service via Air Zimbabwe, reinforcing UK–Africa connectivity

London Gatwick has launched direct flights to Harare operated by Air Zimbabwe, positioning the airport as the UK’s only gateway offering nonstop service to Zimbabwe’s capital. The move strengthens Gatwick’s role as a major connection point for Africa-focused travel and connectivity.

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2026-07-28T14:37:09.742129-07:00

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Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo sign interline pact, while adding Riyadh–Melbourne freighter service

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2026-07-28T10:42:35.379678-07:00

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Delta opens sustainable aviation fuel blending facility at Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP)

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2026-07-28T06:46:58.691803-07:00

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Porter to retrofit its full Dash 8-400 fleet with Expliseat TiSeat 2V, refreshing seats and cabin ambience

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2026-07-27T22:55:59.159190-07:00

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London Gatwick adds direct Harare service via Air Zimbabwe, reinforcing UK–Africa connectivity London Gatwick has launched direct flights to Harare operated by Air Zimbabwe, positioning the airport as the UK’s only gateway offering nonstop service to Zimbabwe’s capital. The move strengthens Gatwick’s role as a major connection point for Africa-focused travel and connectivity.

2026-07-28T14:37:09.742129-07:00

London Gatwick adds direct Harare service via Air Zimbabwe, reinforcing UK–Africa connectivity

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Canada’s federal gov’t opposes Toronto Billy Bishop growth

2026-07-28T11:27:08.147204-07:00

Canada’s federal gov’t opposes

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Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo sign interline pact, while adding Riyadh–Melbourne freighter service Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have agreed an interline arrangement to broaden network access for freight forwarders, adding routing flexibility and improved connectivity across international trade corridors. In parallel, Saudia Cargo has launched a new scheduled freighter service between Riyadh and Melbourne as it expands its global cargo network.

2026-07-28T10:42:35.379678-07:00

Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo sign interline pact, while adding Riyadh–Melbourne freighter service

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Ryanair plans €50M MRO expansion at Shannon Ryanair says it will invest €50 million (about $57 million) to expand its maintenance facility at Shannon. The move is intended to increase capacity at the Irish site and strengthen the carrier’s in-house maintenance footprint, underlining continued reliance on dedicated MRO capabilities.

2026-07-28T06:49:28.204484-07:00

Ryanair plans €50M MRO expansion at Shannon

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Delta opens sustainable aviation fuel blending facility at Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota officials to celebrate the opening of a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility serving Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport. The project is designed to expand SAF access at Delta’s second-largest hub, adding a second MSP SAF facility for supply growth.

2026-07-28T06:46:58.691803-07:00

Delta opens sustainable aviation fuel blending facility at Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP)

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Charleroi (Brussels South) airport to pause flights for runway reconstruction in 2028 Charleroi airport plans to halt flights in 2028 for more than two months to complete major reconstruction works on the airport’s only runway. The temporary suspension is intended to enable the hub’s runway remediation work to proceed without operational interference.

2026-07-28T05:04:18.426364-07:00

Charleroi (Brussels South) airport to pause flights for runway reconstruction in 2028

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Porter to retrofit its full Dash 8-400 fleet with Expliseat TiSeat 2V, refreshing seats and cabin ambience Porter Airlines will retrofit all 29 of its De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft with Expliseat light seats (TiSeat 2V) to address passenger complaints about seat padding. The program replaces seats, lighting and carpeting while keeping existing legroom unchanged.

2026-07-27T22:55:59.159190-07:00

Porter to retrofit its full Dash 8-400 fleet with Expliseat TiSeat 2V, refreshing seats and cabin ambience

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India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar India is advancing a hub-and-spoke international network proposal covering 44 airports, including four major hubs. In parallel, Air India is rolling out hub feeder connectivity from Amritsar via “Easy Connect” and is restoring Delhi–Toronto nonstops from Aug. 1, 2026 by eliminating the Vienna fuel stop. ATR also argues regional turboprop aviation can strengthen archipelago connectivity across Indonesia.

2026-07-27T21:06:42.253958-07:00

India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar

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London Gatwick adds direct Harare service via Air Zimbabwe, reinforcing UK–Africa connectivity

Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo sign interline pact, while adding Riyadh–Melbourne freighter service

Delta opens sustainable aviation fuel blending facility at Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP)

Porter to retrofit its full Dash 8-400 fleet with Expliseat TiSeat 2V, refreshing seats and cabin ambience

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