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American adds four Summer 2026 Europe nonstops—BUD/ATH/ZRH from DFW and PRG from PHL

American Airlines will launch four new nonstop routes for Summer 2026, extending its transatlantic footprint. Service includes Budapest (BUD) and Prague (PRG) from Philadelphia (PHL), plus Athens (ATH) and Zurich (ZRH) from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), stepping up competition against Delta ahead of the peak travel season.

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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RIAT 2026 canceled as Iran-war operations disrupt access to RAF Fairford

2026-05-22T04:05:33.753250-07:00

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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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Red Arrows to cut King’s Birthday flypast and future displays to seven aircraft to preserve ageing Hawk T1 fleet through 2030 The RAF aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, says it will fly with seven jets for most displays through 2030, down from its usual nine. The change applies ahead of the King’s Birthday flypast and reflects efforts to preserve the aging Hawk T1 fleet, especially across the 2026 season.

2026-05-22T15:05:51.076919-07:00

Red Arrows to cut King’s Birthday flypast and future displays to seven aircraft to preserve ageing Hawk T1 fleet through 2030

AeroTime

Spain to retrofit A400M transports with specialized firefighting equipment Spain’s president, Pedro Sánchez, announced on May 21, 2026 that the Spanish Air Force will fit some Airbus A400M military transports with specialist firefighting kits. The move signals how operators are adapting the A400M beyond airlift roles to add capability for aerial wildfire response.

2026-05-22T06:55:17.416423-07:00

Spain to retrofit A400M transports with specialized firefighting equipment

Breitflyte

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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RIAT 2026 canceled as Iran-war operations disrupt access to RAF Fairford Organizers of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have canceled the 2026 edition, citing uncertainty over aircraft access to RAF Fairford. They point to ongoing US Air Force deployments supporting missions related to the Iran campaign, after “extensive discussions” with the RAF and the US Air Force, and note refund-related planning impacts.

2026-05-22T04:05:33.753250-07:00

RIAT 2026 canceled as Iran-war operations disrupt access to RAF Fairford

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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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations British Airways’ rollout of free ultra-fast Starlink Wi‑Fi across its fleet has stalled, with only five aircraft equipped. The delay is linked to continuing fleet reliability problems, which are driving last-minute cancellations amid constrained aircraft availability.

2026-05-22T02:39:40.912743-07:00

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

Air Data News

Embraer-HAI MoU targets C-390 Millennium sustainment in Greece ahead of Greek fleet decision Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) have signed an MoU in Athens to develop C-390 Millennium maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, positioning local sustainment support prior to any Greek airlifter order. The wording of the announcement is being read as indicative of a likely Greek C-390 selection.

2026-05-22T01:39:09.248065-07:00

Embraer-HAI MoU targets C-390 Millennium sustainment in Greece ahead of Greek fleet decision

Bloomberg

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise Finnair board chair Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae said intensifying global volatility and geopolitical risks should be “baked into strategy,” arguing that the “worst case” must become the base case. Her remarks align with ongoing focus on resilience and operational stability as the airline positions for next-stage growth.

2026-05-22T01:10:56.221893-07:00

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise

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American adds four Summer 2026 Europe nonstops—BUD/ATH/ZRH from DFW and PRG from PHL

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

RIAT 2026 canceled as Iran-war operations disrupt access to RAF Fairford

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

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