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BFU interim findings: missing locking pin for Lufthansa 787 nose-gear malfunction at Frankfurt

An interim report from Germany’s BFU links a June incident at Frankfurt in which a Lufthansa Boeing 787 unexpectedly sank in its parking position to the nose-gear locking pin not being inserted. The report also indicates more injuries than previously disclosed, underscoring potential shortcomings in securing procedures.

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2026-07-09T08:29:36.178294-07:00

FlightGlobal

Emirates to start A380 service to Delhi from Oct. 25, adding Premium Economy across six Indian cities

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2026-07-09T04:30:02.547450-07:00

AeroTime

Qantas and Jetstar to launch services from Western Sydney International, with first passenger flight set for Oct. 25, 2026

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2026-07-09T03:29:03.816284-07:00

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Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations

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2026-07-09T02:29:14.477593-07:00

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BFU interim findings: missing locking pin for Lufthansa 787 nose-gear malfunction at Frankfurt An interim report from Germany’s BFU links a June incident at Frankfurt in which a Lufthansa Boeing 787 unexpectedly sank in its parking position to the nose-gear locking pin not being inserted. The report also indicates more injuries than previously disclosed, underscoring potential shortcomings in securing procedures.

2026-07-09T08:29:36.178294-07:00

BFU interim findings: missing locking pin for Lufthansa 787 nose-gear malfunction at Frankfurt

FlightGlobal

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Emirates to start A380 service to Delhi from Oct. 25, adding Premium Economy across six Indian cities Emirates will deploy its retrofitted Airbus A380 on flights between Dubai (DXB) and Delhi (DEL) starting Oct. 25, becoming the airline’s third Indian gateway served by the double-deck aircraft. The carrier is also expanding Premium Economy across India by adding the cabin on A380-operated routes to six Indian cities.

2026-07-09T04:30:02.547450-07:00

Emirates to start A380 service to Delhi from Oct. 25, adding Premium Economy across six Indian cities

AeroTime

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Qantas and Jetstar to launch services from Western Sydney International, with first passenger flight set for Oct. 25, 2026 Qantas and Jetstar will begin operating from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) when Australia’s newest major airport opens later this year. Jetstar will fly the first commercial passenger service on Oct. 25, 2026, positioning the carriers to build out a new Western Sydney network from day one.

2026-07-09T03:29:03.816284-07:00

Qantas and Jetstar to launch services from Western Sydney International, with first passenger flight set for Oct. 25, 2026

FlightGlobal

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Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations Dubai authorities have certified and cleared the first site in a four-vertiport network dedicated to electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft and air-taxi operations. The vertiport is approved for commercial use, enabling Joby to begin lift-off from the network’s initial location.

2026-07-09T02:29:14.477593-07:00

Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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IAG invests in exosuit wearable robotics startup to protect baggage handlers during loading British Airways’ parent company, IAG, has made a strategic investment in a wearable robotics startup developing an exosuit intended to reduce injury risk for baggage handlers. The wearable is set to be tested in ground-operations use cases tied to baggage handling workflows.

2026-07-09T00:59:18.054021-07:00

IAG invests in exosuit wearable robotics startup to protect baggage handlers during loading

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Wizz Air to open first Spain bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic flights and add UK–Spain routes Wizz Air says it will open two new bases in Spain—Madrid and Valencia—starting in November, becoming the carrier’s first domestic operation in the country. The expansion includes new year-round services from London Luton (adding Malaga, Granada and Asturias) and dozens of additional routes for winter 2026–27, including 17 new services.

2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

Wizz Air to open first Spain bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic flights and add UK–Spain routes

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Philippines' Cebu Pacific wins trademark suit against MOVE

2026-07-08T16:13:55.647800-07:00

Philippines' Cebu Pacific wins

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Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary Global Airlines, set to resume operations from London City, has revised its launch plans and will now target the Maldives instead of earlier destinations. The carrier’s renewed route focus signals a change in how it intends to restart service as it approaches resumption.

2026-07-08T08:07:56.419796-07:00

Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary

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BFU interim findings: missing locking pin for Lufthansa 787 nose-gear malfunction at Frankfurt

Emirates to start A380 service to Delhi from Oct. 25, adding Premium Economy across six Indian cities

Qantas and Jetstar to launch services from Western Sydney International, with first passenger flight set for Oct. 25, 2026

Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations

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