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Uzbekistan Airways wins contested Warsaw slot rights from LOT

Uzbekistan Airways has secured contested slot access at Warsaw, resolving a dispute with Poland’s LOT. The outcome determines near-term scheduling and capacity for the carrier at a key hub airport, with direct implications for route competitiveness and network planning in the Warsaw market.

2026-06-30T02:28:44.207896-07:00

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Riyadh Air adds Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, expanding network to eight destinations

2026-06-30T03:28:49.181536-07:00

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Venezuela earthquake response prompts temporary carrier capacity: Avianca adds Bogota–Valencia relief flights, Vietnam Airlines

2026-06-30T02:29:19.753500-07:00

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JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

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Riyadh Air adds Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, expanding network to eight destinations Saudi start-up Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for flights from Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, with services slated to begin next month. The move brings its initial network to eight destinations as the carrier continues building its global route footprint.

2026-06-30T03:28:49.181536-07:00

Riyadh Air adds Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, expanding network to eight destinations

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India civil aviation minister backs Nagpur bid to become national MRO hub, positioning airport as an “aerotropolis” India’s civil aviation minister, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, said Nagpur has the potential to emerge as the country’s MRO hub and could be developed into an “aerotropolis of India.” He cited MRO as a key growth pillar for the airport, signaling a long-term industrial plan for maintenance capacity.

2026-06-30T03:14:02.995165-07:00

India civil aviation minister backs Nagpur bid to become national MRO hub, positioning airport as an “aerotropolis”

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Venezuela earthquake response prompts temporary carrier capacity: Avianca adds Bogota–Valencia relief flights, Vietnam Airlines After the June 24, 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela killed more than 1,400 people and injured thousands, Avianca began temporary flights between Bogota and Valencia while matching loyalty-program mileage donations. Vietnam Airlines operated a special humanitarian A350 mission carrying search-and-rescue teams and supplies. Separately, W Aviation launched a humanitarian airlift from Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to deliver emergency goods amid reported damage to Venezuela’s main international airport and airport workforce.

2026-06-30T02:29:19.753500-07:00

Venezuela earthquake response prompts temporary carrier capacity: Avianca adds Bogota–Valencia relief flights, Vietnam Airlines

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Uzbekistan Airways wins contested Warsaw slot rights from LOT Uzbekistan Airways has secured contested slot access at Warsaw, resolving a dispute with Poland’s LOT. The outcome determines near-term scheduling and capacity for the carrier at a key hub airport, with direct implications for route competitiveness and network planning in the Warsaw market.

2026-06-30T02:28:44.207896-07:00

Uzbekistan Airways wins contested Warsaw slot rights from LOT

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Bangkok Airways to invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) in U-Tapao International Airport growth Bangkok Airways will invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) to take part in a capital increase at associate U-Tapao International Aviation Co., Ltd. The funding underscores the airline’s direct stake in expanding capacity and capabilities at Thailand’s U-Tapao airport hub.

2026-06-29T23:28:39.844931-07:00

Bangkok Airways to invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) in U-Tapao International Airport growth

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United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service United Airlines will begin year-round nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) and Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) starting Dec. 17, operating four weekly frequencies on Boeing 737 aircraft. The new route makes Cartagena United’s third Colombian destination and expands nonstop connectivity from two key U.S. hubs.

2026-06-29T11:27:04.896178-07:00

United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service

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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has awarded air operator certificates (AOCs) to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services, authorizing both to start non-scheduled commercial flight operations in the country. The approvals mark the NCAA’s expansion of licensed operators for ad-hoc service.

2026-06-29T10:40:09.474083-07:00

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations

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JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation A JetBlue flight on final approach to New York’s JFK reported hitting a suspected drone on June 29. The FAA said it has launched an investigation after the pilot report; subsequent checks found no damage to the aircraft. The incident followed a reported drone encounter by a United crew arriving at Newark.

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation

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Uzbekistan Airways wins contested Warsaw slot rights from LOT

Riyadh Air adds Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, expanding network to eight destinations

Venezuela earthquake response prompts temporary carrier capacity: Avianca adds Bogota–Valencia relief flights, Vietnam Airlines

JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation

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