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FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—launches with Skyway Airlines repaint

FL Technics Indonesia has opened a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali MRO base and completed its first repaint project for Skyway Airlines. The FAA Part-145 certified provider is expanding in-house painting capacity to broaden its Southeast Asia maintenance offering.

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2026-07-08T06:16:35.883737-07:00

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Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary

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2026-07-08T08:07:56.419796-07:00

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Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded while investigation

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2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

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China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows

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2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

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Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary Global Airlines, set to resume operations from London City, has revised its launch plans and will now target the Maldives instead of earlier destinations. The carrier’s renewed route focus signals a change in how it intends to restart service as it approaches resumption.

2026-07-08T08:07:56.419796-07:00

Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary

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FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—launches with Skyway Airlines repaint FL Technics Indonesia has opened a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali MRO base and completed its first repaint project for Skyway Airlines. The FAA Part-145 certified provider is expanding in-house painting capacity to broaden its Southeast Asia maintenance offering.

2026-07-08T06:16:35.883737-07:00

FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—launches with Skyway Airlines repaint

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Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded while investigation A Saudia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner struck the tail section of a Philippine Airlines Airbus A320-214 while both were on the ground at Manila’s NAIA during taxi/ground operations. No passengers or crew were reported hurt, but both aircraft sustained damage and were grounded as authorities investigate.

2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded while investigation

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India's SpiceJet sees 44% flight drop amid capacity crisis

2026-07-07T20:16:45.691465-07:00

India's SpiceJet sees 44% flig

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China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Airlines Cargo for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with deliveries scheduled from late 2027 to mid-2028 (or from late 2027 to mid-2028, depending on the filing). The deal adds to a broader market shift toward passenger-to-freighter conversions, highlighted by Emirates SkyCargo’s 777-300ER special conversion.

2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows

Associated Press

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K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi A Pakistan-registered K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter (AP-BOI) operating as flight KTA1732 from Sharjah to Karachi lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem. Authorities say the aircraft disappeared over the Arabian Sea about 155nm from Karachi and search and rescue efforts are underway, hampered by rough seas.

2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

Aircraft Interiors International

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India’s DGCA grants type certification for Embraer E190, E195 and E195-E2 India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued type certification for multiple Embraer E-Jets variants—E190, E195 and E195-E2—building on the E175’s existing certification status. The approvals clear the way for Indian airlines to deploy Embraer’s E2-family and larger E-Jets across the regional market.

2026-07-07T04:13:47.719409-07:00

India’s DGCA grants type certification for Embraer E190, E195 and E195-E2

SpaceWatch Global

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Singapore and Japan aerospace bodies sign MoU to deepen collaboration across aerospace, UAS and space AAIS and SJAC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen exchanges between Singapore and Japan’s aerospace industries, spanning aerospace, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and space. The agreement is aimed at expanding cross-border cooperation and information-sharing between the two sectors.

2026-07-07T00:32:50.675186-07:00

Singapore and Japan aerospace bodies sign MoU to deepen collaboration across aerospace, UAS and space

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