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Air Transat launches nonstop Toronto–Tirana (TS422) as first non-stop North America–Albania link

Air Transat has inaugurated its first-ever nonstop service between Toronto and Tirana, Albania, with inaugural flight TS422 operating on June 18, 2026. The new point-to-point route is positioned as part of the carrier’s summer programming, expanding direct North America–Balkan connectivity.

2026-06-19T09:13:23.558116-07:00

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Ryanair locks in Michael O’Leary as Group CEO through April 2032

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00

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EU261 reform delivers watered-down baggage and cabin-bag rules as industry critics say it won’t improve passenger outcomes or Eu

2026-06-19T05:05:57.568001-07:00

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UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00

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Air Transat launches nonstop Toronto–Tirana (TS422) as first non-stop North America–Albania link Air Transat has inaugurated its first-ever nonstop service between Toronto and Tirana, Albania, with inaugural flight TS422 operating on June 18, 2026. The new point-to-point route is positioned as part of the carrier’s summer programming, expanding direct North America–Balkan connectivity.

2026-06-19T09:13:23.558116-07:00

Air Transat launches nonstop Toronto–Tirana (TS422) as first non-stop North America–Albania link

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Deutsche Aircraft developing aircraft-adjacent uncrewed platform to complement D328MR multi-mission turboprop variant Deutsche Aircraft is working on an uncrewed platform intended to sit alongside its D328MR multi-mission turboprop offering, positioning the company’s rotorcraft-like “mission system” approach without replacing the aircraft base. The effort is described as a complement to the D328MR variant rather than a standalone program.

2026-06-19T08:54:10.661488-07:00

Deutsche Aircraft developing aircraft-adjacent uncrewed platform to complement D328MR multi-mission turboprop variant

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Ryanair locks in Michael O’Leary as Group CEO through April 2032 Ryanair has extended Group chief executive Michael O’Leary’s contract to April 2032, ending months of negotiations with major shareholders and securing him at the helm for almost four decades from his initial tenure. The new deal follows extensive shareholder discussions over succession timing.

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00

Ryanair locks in Michael O’Leary as Group CEO through April 2032

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Daher outlines MALE drone specs for potential French armed-forces programme Daher says it can develop a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone for the French armed forces, contingent on Paris proceeding with a development programme. The airframer provided additional performance detail aimed at boosting wingspan, payload and endurance, positioning the design for France’s future MALE requirement.

2026-06-19T05:37:17.909939-07:00

Daher outlines MALE drone specs for potential French armed-forces programme

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EU261 reform delivers watered-down baggage and cabin-bag rules as industry critics say it won’t improve passenger outcomes or Eu The EU has agreed a revised EU261 framework governing passenger rights and baggage/carry-on rules after years of negotiations, but leading aviation figures and airlines—including Ryanair—criticise the outcome as too limited to satisfy passengers and too costly or restrictive for carriers. The compromise is also being framed as failing to strengthen Europe’s competitive position.

2026-06-19T05:05:57.568001-07:00

EU261 reform delivers watered-down baggage and cabin-bag rules as industry critics say it won’t improve passenger outcomes or Eu

FlightGlobal

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UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029 The UK government has opened a 10-week public consultation on the policy framework for decisions about a proposed third runway at London Heathrow. The process is intended to feed into a final planning decision in 2029, alongside assessments of economic growth, climate targets, air quality and noise impacts.

2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00

UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

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IAG rules out easyJet bid amid EU M&A constraints, says CEO Luis Gallego IAG’s chief executive Luis Gallego said the group would “explore” a potential easyJet bid, but EU merger and acquisition rules make such a transaction “very difficult,” according to the Financial Times. The comment follows recent takeover and stake allegations involving easyJet.

2026-06-19T04:44:38.453499-07:00

IAG rules out easyJet bid amid EU M&A constraints, says CEO Luis Gallego

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US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy The US State Department has cleared a Foreign Military Sale worth $1.5 billion for Austria to acquire 12 additional Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. A new Congressional notification indicates the procurement includes a specification upgrade to match Austria’s earlier 12-unit 2024 order.

2026-06-19T04:16:11.949077-07:00

US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy

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Air Transat launches nonstop Toronto–Tirana (TS422) as first non-stop North America–Albania link

Ryanair locks in Michael O’Leary as Group CEO through April 2032

EU261 reform delivers watered-down baggage and cabin-bag rules as industry critics say it won’t improve passenger outcomes or Eu

UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

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