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• Mateusz Maszczynski
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Air France $105,000 and KLM $320,000 over more than 130 flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code through Iraqi airspace below 32,000 feet, in violation of an FAA restriction in place for over six years. The airlines said pilots followed air traffic control instructions.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Air France $105,000 and KLM $320,000 over more than 130 flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code through Iraqi airspace below 32,000 feet, in violation of an FAA restriction in place for over six years. The airlines said pilots followed air traffic control instructions.
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The US Department of Transportation imposed a combined $425,000 penalty for dozens of flights operated in the Baghdad flight information region between 2022 and 2025. The flights breached a minimum-altitude restriction intended to protect aircraft from ground threats; some were marketed under Delta’s code-share.
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American Airlines reported record third-quarter revenue but another net loss, with higher fuel costs weighing on results. The carrier plans to slow capacity growth next year, while executives say airfares are unlikely to fall soon even if fuel prices ease; the airline is also acquiring two used 777-200ERs to reduce lease costs.
Delta Air Lines took delivery a few months ago of the first of 14 new Airbus A321s. The aircraft features a custom VIP interior for the NBA, combining a commercial narrowbody platform with a cabin tailored to the league’s needs.
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Delta is extending free Delta Sync Wi-Fi to trans-Pacific routes, completing its global network rollout. British Airways has finished installing Starlink on all 18 of its A350s, while Singapore Airlines is refreshing KrisWorld with 4K screens, Bluetooth audio and Starlink connectivity on retrofitted A350s and the 777-9.
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United reported third-quarter revenue of $17.88 billion, but adjusted pretax profit fell nearly 9% and non-GAAP EPS of $2.54 missed estimates. The airline expects fourth-quarter revenue growth above 20% year over year, yet higher fuel costs are weighing on its profit forecast, which falls short of Wall Street expectations.
The family of a man killed after being pulled into the engine of a Delta Air Lines aircraft at Salt Lake City International Airport on New Year’s Day 2024 lost its lawsuit against the city. The suit alleged Salt Lake City failed to do enough to prevent his death.
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Transport Canada began a public review on Oct. 16, 2026, of proposed updates to the Air Canada–United Airlines joint venture. The other supplied reports concern separate route launches and market-access developments, so they do not establish further details about the consultation or the proposed changes.
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