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Scottish airport ground staff vote for summer strikes after rejecting pay offers

Nearly 700 workers across Edinburgh, Glasgow and possibly Aberdeen airports have backed industrial action after rejecting what they describe as unacceptable pay offers from their employers. The vote raises the likelihood of summer disruption at major Scottish gateways, with knock-on effects for airlines’ schedules and passenger flows.

2026-05-24T11:05:07.951676-07:00

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Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew

2026-05-24T10:05:14.485874-07:00

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American adds four Summer 2026 Europe nonstops—BUD/ATH/ZRH from DFW and PRG from PHL

2026-05-21T23:39:31.126284-07:00

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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

2026-05-22T02:38:54.638317-07:00

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Scottish airport ground staff vote for summer strikes after rejecting pay offers Nearly 700 workers across Edinburgh, Glasgow and possibly Aberdeen airports have backed industrial action after rejecting what they describe as unacceptable pay offers from their employers. The vote raises the likelihood of summer disruption at major Scottish gateways, with knock-on effects for airlines’ schedules and passenger flows.

2026-05-24T11:05:07.951676-07:00

Scottish airport ground staff vote for summer strikes after rejecting pay offers

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Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew New economic research says Heathrow’s proposed third runway could generate new connections to five key UK regional airports, while the CAA outlines future regulatory options for how Heathrow should be run. Airlines argue the hub is already too expensive as Heathrow seeks a stable framework to back expansion investment.

2026-05-24T10:05:14.485874-07:00

Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew

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Air India Express Boeing 737 Grounded After Pilots Try to Takeoff On the Edge of the Runway

2026-05-24T06:43:20.745337-07:00

Air India Express Boeing 737 Grounded Af

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Star Perú authorized to operate Q400 domestic cargo charters Star Perú has received authorization to conduct domestic cargo charter operations using the Q400, according to ch-aviation. The approval expands the airline’s air-cargo charter footprint within Peru, enabling additional capacity on point-to-point freight routes.

2026-05-22T13:05:56.057889-07:00

Star Perú authorized to operate Q400 domestic cargo charters

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Norwegian delivers first batch of residual-waste biofuel to Tromsø Airport Norwegian has announced the first delivery of biofuel to Tromsø Airport, with the fuel produced from residual raw materials including used frying oil sourced from all-European origins. The shipment signals a step toward scaling sustainable fuel supply beyond trial blends in Norway’s northern network.

2026-05-22T05:54:36.686570-07:00

Norwegian delivers first batch of residual-waste biofuel to Tromsø Airport

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LYGG (Finland) to launch scheduled charter service from Den Helder to North Sea oil & gas hubs LYGG (Finland) says it will become the first operator to offer scheduled charter flights from Den Helder Airport in the northern Netherlands, targeting connectivity to North Sea oil and gas hubs. The carrier plans a gradual network expansion as it builds service links for energy-industry travel needs.

2026-05-22T03:23:58.449317-07:00

LYGG (Finland) to launch scheduled charter service from Den Helder to North Sea oil & gas hubs

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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane Investigators say a China Eastern Airbus A350-900 (B-324W) experienced complete braking loss while taxiing at Shanghai before colliding with a passenger airbridge. The crew reportedly used reverse thrust to manoeuvre. Preliminary investigation results were based on notifications from Chinese authorities.

2026-05-22T02:38:54.638317-07:00

China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

Aeronews

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American adds four Summer 2026 Europe nonstops—BUD/ATH/ZRH from DFW and PRG from PHL American Airlines will launch four new nonstop routes for Summer 2026, extending its transatlantic footprint. Service includes Budapest (BUD) and Prague (PRG) from Philadelphia (PHL), plus Athens (ATH) and Zurich (ZRH) from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), stepping up competition against Delta ahead of the peak travel season.

2026-05-21T23:39:31.126284-07:00

American adds four Summer 2026 Europe nonstops—BUD/ATH/ZRH from DFW and PRG from PHL

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Scottish airport ground staff vote for summer strikes after rejecting pay offers

Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew

American adds four Summer 2026 Europe nonstops—BUD/ATH/ZRH from DFW and PRG from PHL

China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

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