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flynas to open sixth Saudi operations base at Gassim under Cluster2 deal, July 1, 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will open its sixth operations base at Gassim on July 1, 2026, citing an agreement with airport operator Cluster2 Company. The expansion adds another major station footprint to support flynas’ broader domestic and regional network buildout.

2026-06-16T23:00:47.505771-07:00

Aviation Week

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

New York Times

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) to close runways during July 3–4 Independence Day events, grounding flights

2026-06-16T18:13:40.654288-07:00

FlightGlobal

Bankrupt Spirit enters asset- and slot-auction sprint, marketing Airbus A320-family jets and New York LaGuardia slots for sale

2026-06-16T14:49:01.231481-07:00

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flynas to open sixth Saudi operations base at Gassim under Cluster2 deal, July 1, 2026 Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will open its sixth operations base at Gassim on July 1, 2026, citing an agreement with airport operator Cluster2 Company. The expansion adds another major station footprint to support flynas’ broader domestic and regional network buildout.

2026-06-16T23:00:47.505771-07:00

flynas to open sixth Saudi operations base at Gassim under Cluster2 deal, July 1, 2026

New York Times

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) to close runways during July 3–4 Independence Day events, grounding flights Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) will close runways after noon on July 4 and for several hours on July 3, with additional Independence Day celebrations expected to disrupt operations. The airport is preparing for significant flow impacts to align with heightened activity around the U.S. capital’s 250th birthday.

2026-06-16T18:13:40.654288-07:00

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) to close runways during July 3–4 Independence Day events, grounding flights

FlightGlobal

Bankrupt Spirit enters asset- and slot-auction sprint, marketing Airbus A320-family jets and New York LaGuardia slots for sale Spirit Airlines’ bankrupt parent is moving toward closing bids to sell assets in the coming weeks, including several dozen Airbus A320-family aircraft and New York LaGuardia airport slots. The auction push follows court and regulator scrutiny around Spirit’s LGA slot disposition and broader wind-down monetization efforts.

2026-06-16T14:49:01.231481-07:00

Bankrupt Spirit enters asset- and slot-auction sprint, marketing Airbus A320-family jets and New York LaGuardia slots for sale

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Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer Brazil’s civil aviation authority, ANAC, has resumed all activities that were suspended in early June after a budget freeze. The Ministries of Ports and Airports and Planning and Budget transferred BRL 25 million (USD 4.9 million) to the regulator.

2026-06-16T11:48:53.438165-07:00

Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer

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Air Canada opens first premium lounge “Air Canada Café” at Quebec City (YQB) Air Canada has launched its first dedicated premium lounge experience at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, introducing the “Air Canada Café” concept. The new lounge spans roughly 336 sq m and seats 97 guests, marking the seventh site for the concept across Air Canada’s network.

2026-06-16T10:49:40.693169-07:00

Air Canada opens first premium lounge “Air Canada Café” at Quebec City (YQB)

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HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start) HAECO will establish a joint venture with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho and Japan Airlines to develop a US$360 million aircraft maintenance facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International Airport. The project is targeted to be operational by late-2028, expanding regional MRO capacity to support long-term aviation growth.

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

AeroTime

Virgin Australia to resume double-daily Doha (DOH) flights from Melbourne as Middle East capacity returns ahead of northern summ Virgin Australia is restarting long-haul service between Melbourne (MEL) and Doha (DOH) with double-daily frequencies as it rebuilds Middle East capacity ahead of the northern summer peak. The relaunch increases connectivity for passengers transiting via Qatar, aligning with broader Gulf network restoration trends.

2026-06-16T06:33:45.775145-07:00

Virgin Australia to resume double-daily Doha (DOH) flights from Melbourne as Middle East capacity returns ahead of northern summ

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AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City AVi8 Air Capital plans to launch a branded ACMI franchise airline, Avi8 Airways, stationing it at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The operator will provide additional wet-lease capacity in Southeast Asia using An A320-200 fleet and A321-200 (P2F) aircraft.

2026-06-15T20:22:24.395556-07:00

AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

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flynas to open sixth Saudi operations base at Gassim under Cluster2 deal, July 1, 2026

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) to close runways during July 3–4 Independence Day events, grounding flights

Bankrupt Spirit enters asset- and slot-auction sprint, marketing Airbus A320-family jets and New York LaGuardia slots for sale

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