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Avianca, Iberia and LATAM reroute rescue flights to Venezuela after earthquake closes Caracas’ Simón Bolívar airport

Avianca has resumed Venezuela operations by temporarily shifting flights from Caracas to Valencia after earthquake damage forced closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport. Iberia and LATAM are also deploying special flights and cargo capacity to move rescue teams, specialists and field-hospital support into Venezuela.

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00

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KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

2026-06-27T01:40:13.644127-07:00

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Delta launches new EWR–LAX nonstop to challenge United’s and JetBlue’s transcon position (starting Apr 12, 2027)

2026-06-26T12:58:20.909131-07:00

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China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt Boeing booked another multi-jet widebody freighter deal tied to its 777X family, with additional coverage of China Southern’s cargo and airline-side orders for Boeing 777 freighters. Reported commitments include up to seven 777 cargos with options for more aircraft, alongside references to recent 777F deliveries to China Southern Cargo.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt

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Avianca, Iberia and LATAM reroute rescue flights to Venezuela after earthquake closes Caracas’ Simón Bolívar airport Avianca has resumed Venezuela operations by temporarily shifting flights from Caracas to Valencia after earthquake damage forced closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport. Iberia and LATAM are also deploying special flights and cargo capacity to move rescue teams, specialists and field-hospital support into Venezuela.

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

Avianca, Iberia and LATAM reroute rescue flights to Venezuela after earthquake closes Caracas’ Simón Bolívar airport

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KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August KLM expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in late August and plans to launch the aircraft on commercial service between Amsterdam and Toronto. The Canadian city will serve as the launch destination for the airline’s newest long-haul widebody.

2026-06-27T01:40:13.644127-07:00

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

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Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas A video of a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter operated for final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo shows a controversial low-height flypast near Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. Safety authorities could investigate the maneuver for flight-safety and operational compliance.

2026-06-26T14:55:58.743670-07:00

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

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Delta launches new EWR–LAX nonstop to challenge United’s and JetBlue’s transcon position (starting Apr 12, 2027) Delta will add 2x daily nonstop service between Newark (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX) beginning April 12, 2027, directly targeting one of United’s most valuable markets. The carrier also announced additional network growth, including winter 2026-27 seasonal routes.

2026-06-26T12:58:20.909131-07:00

Delta launches new EWR–LAX nonstop to challenge United’s and JetBlue’s transcon position (starting Apr 12, 2027)

Associated Press

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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD A small aircraft crashed into the upper section of Beijing’s 528-meter CITIC Tower, damaging the tower’s top after reports of an impact Friday. Eyewitnesses and social media showed debris and wreckage, as authorities closed the area around the skyscraper and launched a major emergency response. Occupant details were not confirmed.

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00

Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

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Heathrow cuts 2026 passenger base case by 1.1% to 83.6M, citing Iran-conflict travel disruption Heathrow forecasts full-year 2026 passenger numbers will fall 1.1% to 83.6 million versus 2025, warning that the US-Iran conflict is worsening route uncertainty and dampening demand. The airport expects the decline after handling 84.5 million passengers in 2025, setting a lower outlook for this year’s traffic.

2026-06-26T03:27:58.333572-07:00

Heathrow cuts 2026 passenger base case by 1.1% to 83.6M, citing Iran-conflict travel disruption

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Star Alliance chief urges Heathrow to keep member airlines co-located at Terminal 2, arguing expansion must stay “affordable” Star Alliance’s leadership is calling on London Heathrow to maintain co-location of its network around Terminal 2—where member airlines have operated since 2014—and to ensure any airport growth plans remain “affordable.” The alliance framed the issue around sustaining seamless global connectivity via its 14 member airlines in Seoul.

2026-06-25T22:57:30.469499-07:00

Star Alliance chief urges Heathrow to keep member airlines co-located at Terminal 2, arguing expansion must stay “affordable”

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Avianca, Iberia and LATAM reroute rescue flights to Venezuela after earthquake closes Caracas’ Simón Bolívar airport

Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

Delta launches new EWR–LAX nonstop to challenge United’s and JetBlue’s transcon position (starting Apr 12, 2027)

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