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Bolivia DGAC confirms crash after CP-3243 Cessna Citation lost contact and flew abnormal orbit patterns

Flight data indicates Cessna Citation CP-3243 took off from La Paz–El Alto at 08:19 local time bound for Santa Cruz–El Trompillo, then stopped communicating with ATC around 08:47–08:50 and entered circular/erratic holding-like flight over the Cochabamba area. DGAC says both pilots were found dead after the aircraft was located wrecked.

2026-04-13T09:08:40.627901-07:00

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Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26

2026-04-13T21:14:32.114550-07:00

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Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

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Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service

2026-04-13T13:58:17.473370-07:00

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Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26 Dubai’s airport operator is extending restrictions on foreign carriers by limiting each airline to one daily round trip between Dubai International and Dubai World Central from April 20 through mid-2Q26. The cap tightens hub access during a period of ongoing network volatility in the region.

2026-04-13T21:14:32.114550-07:00

Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26

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Uzbekistan Moves Bizav Traffic to Tashkent East Airport

2026-04-13T19:38:28.635065-07:00

Uzbekistan Moves Bizav Traffic

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Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its opposition to a planned Philippine Airlines service between Manila (MNL) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) after US approval of the route plan. The change clears a key regulatory hurdle that had been tied to broader access and capacity competition around ORD.

2026-04-13T13:58:17.473370-07:00

Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service

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Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights Aer Lingus launched an inaugural nonstop service between Dublin (DUB) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU), positioning the route as a new transatlantic link with one-stop connectivity onward via Dublin to the UK and Europe. Operations begin at up to five times weekly using the Airbus A321XLR.

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

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Bolivia DGAC confirms crash after CP-3243 Cessna Citation lost contact and flew abnormal orbit patterns Flight data indicates Cessna Citation CP-3243 took off from La Paz–El Alto at 08:19 local time bound for Santa Cruz–El Trompillo, then stopped communicating with ATC around 08:47–08:50 and entered circular/erratic holding-like flight over the Cochabamba area. DGAC says both pilots were found dead after the aircraft was located wrecked.

2026-04-13T09:08:40.627901-07:00

Bolivia DGAC confirms crash after CP-3243 Cessna Citation lost contact and flew abnormal orbit patterns

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India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth India is backing its UDAN regional air connectivity scheme with a $3 billion package aimed at expanding flights and improving links to smaller cities and airports. While the program is not yet drawing “large numbers,” its track record suggests the approach can scale—if implementation follows through.

2026-04-13T06:34:40.656219-07:00

India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth

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Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress Qantas has unveiled its first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR, rolling off Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse and entering ground and flight testing (registered F-WZNK). Delivery is targeted for late 2026 ahead of the launch of ultra-long-range services. The airline also says demand remains strong for Heathrow–Perth direct departures that avoid the Gulf, with routes of up to 22 hours.

2026-04-13T04:57:18.563437-07:00

Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress

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China accused of building a major new South China Sea airbase amid renewed “mystery” over timing and location Reporting suggests Beijing is constructing a large new military airbase in the South China Sea, with analysts questioning both the timing and the specific site chosen. The move would extend China’s forward basing footprint and further complicate civil airspace management in the region.

2026-04-13T02:12:34.751361-07:00

China accused of building a major new South China Sea airbase amid renewed “mystery” over timing and location

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Bolivia DGAC confirms crash after CP-3243 Cessna Citation lost contact and flew abnormal orbit patterns

Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26

Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service

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