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American Airlines adds four new nonstop Europe routes in Summer 2026—Budapest & Prague from Philadelphia, Athens & Zurich from D

American Airlines launched four new nonstop services between the US and Europe on May 21, with flights to Budapest and Prague from Philadelphia and to Athens and Zurich from Dallas-Fort Worth. The Budapest link resumes daily service after a seven-year absence, extending the carrier’s transatlantic recovery footprint.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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American Airlines adds four new nonstop Europe routes in Summer 2026—Budapest & Prague from Philadelphia, Athens & Zurich from D American Airlines launched four new nonstop services between the US and Europe on May 21, with flights to Budapest and Prague from Philadelphia and to Athens and Zurich from Dallas-Fort Worth. The Budapest link resumes daily service after a seven-year absence, extending the carrier’s transatlantic recovery footprint.

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

American Airlines adds four new nonstop Europe routes in Summer 2026—Budapest & Prague from Philadelphia, Athens & Zurich from D

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United diverts Newark–Guatemala City flight to Washington Dulles after passenger tries to open cabin door mid-flight A United Airlines flight operating from Newark Liberty to Guatemala City was diverted to Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a rear cabin door at cruise altitude, then assaulted another traveler, according to ATC audio. The crew reportedly initiated emergency actions over the U.S. East Coast.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United diverts Newark–Guatemala City flight to Washington Dulles after passenger tries to open cabin door mid-flight

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Latin America FBO market evolves as business aviation infrastructure matures—driving more sophisticated ground-ops models A decade of investment and expanding business-aviation infrastructure across Latin America is pushing fixed-base operators toward more sophisticated operational models. The shift reflects higher customer expectations for end-to-end ground services as the region opens further to corporate and private aviation activity.

2026-05-21T16:25:47.471864-07:00

Latin America FBO market evolves as business aviation infrastructure matures—driving more sophisticated ground-ops models

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Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi Air India says flight AI2802, operating Bengaluru–Delhi with 180 passengers, reported an engine fire indication during final approach on May 21. The aircraft landed safely; passengers disembarked without incident. The airline has launched a full investigation and the DGCA is probing the event.

2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00

Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

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Buenos Aires Ezeiza runway works disrupt long-haul schedules Runway works at Buenos Aires Ezeiza are disrupting long-haul operations, forcing carriers to rework schedules and capacity in the short term. The disruption underlines how critical runway availability and construction phasing are for maintaining reliable intercontinental flying.

2026-05-21T11:39:22.686824-07:00

Buenos Aires Ezeiza runway works disrupt long-haul schedules

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American Airlines adds four new nonstop Europe routes in Summer 2026—Budapest & Prague from Philadelphia, Athens & Zurich from D

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

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

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

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