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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary Airbus talks for 20 A220 and 6 (plus) A350-1000 widebodies to drive regional-to-long-haul expa

Ethiopian Airlines is reported to be in preliminary discussions with Airbus for additional aircraft, with figures cited of 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000s (and potential further A350-1000 additions) as it accelerates fleet growth alongside work on a new airport. The talks are positioned as a step-change in both regional and long-haul capacity.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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EU proposes tighter state-aid rules for airports, limiting support to larger facilities and restricting route-opening funding

2026-05-12T11:01:58.756746-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary Airbus talks for 20 A220 and 6 (plus) A350-1000 widebodies to drive regional-to-long-haul expa Ethiopian Airlines is reported to be in preliminary discussions with Airbus for additional aircraft, with figures cited of 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000s (and potential further A350-1000 additions) as it accelerates fleet growth alongside work on a new airport. The talks are positioned as a step-change in both regional and long-haul capacity.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary Airbus talks for 20 A220 and 6 (plus) A350-1000 widebodies to drive regional-to-long-haul expa

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Rwanda allocates RWF7.8T ($5.3B) for 2026-27, including Bugesera International Airport and RwandAir expansion Rwanda has released a RWF7.8 trillion (USD 5.3 billion) budget framework for fiscal 2026-27, anchored by strategic investment in the new Bugesera International Airport and funding to support RwandAir’s expansion. Other budget priorities were also cited as part of the government’s aviation-growth push.

2026-05-13T02:39:36.842847-07:00

Rwanda allocates RWF7.8T ($5.3B) for 2026-27, including Bugesera International Airport and RwandAir expansion

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs Air India is trimming international capacity starting June 2026, temporarily cutting services across multiple routes through August and suspending/reducing dozens more through the same period. Reports cite airspace restrictions tied to Middle East conflict, record fuel prices, and loss pressure during network turnaround efforts, including long-haul cuts.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

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EU proposes tighter state-aid rules for airports, limiting support to larger facilities and restricting route-opening funding The European Commission is revising guidance on state aid to air transport. Under proposed changes, financial assistance would be steered away from smaller airports—particularly by easing eligibility only for airports handling 500,000 passengers or fewer annually—and funding would be constrained for opening new routes, drawing opposition from airport groups.

2026-05-12T11:01:58.756746-07:00

EU proposes tighter state-aid rules for airports, limiting support to larger facilities and restricting route-opening funding

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Air Astana launches flights from Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3, adds daily Astana service Air Astana began operating flights from Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 on May 12, 2026, the carrier said. The move supports expanded summer flying, including daily service from Astana plus three weekly flights from Almaty.

2026-05-12T06:29:27.320018-07:00

Air Astana launches flights from Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3, adds daily Astana service

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Israel considers reimbursing airlines for aircraft parking costs abroad Israel’s government is considering reimbursement for airlines’ aircraft parking costs incurred outside the country, according to ch-aviation’s coverage of El Al Israel Airlines-related developments. The move targets a specific cost pressure tied to aircraft positioning and operational constraints during the current security situation.

2026-05-12T00:58:01.973628-07:00

Israel considers reimbursing airlines for aircraft parking costs abroad

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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ATSB: QantasLink Dash 8-300 lined up with runway edge lights after cockpit task focus during night departure The ATSB says cockpit checks were handled as ready checks by a QantasLink De Havilland Dash 8-300 crew, but task saturation contributed to an unintended alignment with a runway’s edge lights during a night takeoff at the runway’s edge. The report underscores task prioritization over checklist execution as the primary risk driver.

2026-05-11T23:45:38.258917-07:00

ATSB: QantasLink Dash 8-300 lined up with runway edge lights after cockpit task focus during night departure

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary Airbus talks for 20 A220 and 6 (plus) A350-1000 widebodies to drive regional-to-long-haul expa

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

EU proposes tighter state-aid rules for airports, limiting support to larger facilities and restricting route-opening funding

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