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Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER pierced cabin after taxi collision with Antalya airport ground radar antenna mast

On June 11, a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER sustained side-cabin damage after cockpit crews reportedly took the wrong turn while taxiing to the gate, leading the aircraft onto a taxiway too narrow for the widebody. During the subsequent ground movement at Antalya, the jet struck a radar antenna mast/ground antenna.

2026-06-12T05:22:55.199448-07:00

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AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations

2026-06-12T05:30:18.703506-07:00

Bloomberg

Air India to defer aircraft deliveries, cut flights and expansion plans as Tata targets record-loss turnaround

2026-06-12T03:47:50.801522-07:00

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Etihad and Condor deepen partnership with expanded frequent-flyer deal and new Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service

2026-06-12T02:57:22.168691-07:00

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AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations Nigeria’s aviation ground-handlers association (AGHAN) has suspended all services to MaxAir (Nigeria) at VM, Katsina, except its Hajj operations, citing an estimated NGN1 billion naira (about USD735,000) in unpaid debt, according to BusinessDay. The action directly affects the airline’s ability to operate through contracted ground support.

2026-06-12T05:30:18.703506-07:00

AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations

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Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER pierced cabin after taxi collision with Antalya airport ground radar antenna mast On June 11, a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER sustained side-cabin damage after cockpit crews reportedly took the wrong turn while taxiing to the gate, leading the aircraft onto a taxiway too narrow for the widebody. During the subsequent ground movement at Antalya, the jet struck a radar antenna mast/ground antenna.

2026-06-12T05:22:55.199448-07:00

Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER pierced cabin after taxi collision with Antalya airport ground radar antenna mast

Bloomberg

Air India to defer aircraft deliveries, cut flights and expansion plans as Tata targets record-loss turnaround Air India is seeking to defer deliveries, reduce capacity and postpone expansion after Tata Group instructed the carrier to prioritize reducing record losses, according to people familiar with the matter. A separate internal plan also considered ending complimentary economy meals as the cost-cutting drive intensifies.

2026-06-12T03:47:50.801522-07:00

Air India to defer aircraft deliveries, cut flights and expansion plans as Tata targets record-loss turnaround

AeroTime

Etihad and Condor deepen partnership with expanded frequent-flyer deal and new Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service Etihad Airways and German leisure carrier Condor expanded their strategic partnership with a new frequent-flyer agreement and an announced Condor service between Bangkok and Abu Dhabi. The update is positioned to create additional travel options as Condor extends its network into South-east Asia using Etihad as its partner carrier.

2026-06-12T02:57:22.168691-07:00

Etihad and Condor deepen partnership with expanded frequent-flyer deal and new Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service

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EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction The EU is close to agreeing a long-delayed reform of air-passenger rights (EU261), but the emerging compromise has few supporters. Consumer groups, airlines and compensation-claim businesses all flag problems with the latest text, keeping legal and operational uncertainty in play.

2026-06-11T19:41:57.594872-07:00

EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction

Aviation Source

AI avatar and video agents move aviation training and passenger communication from tools to interactive agents The article highlights how AI avatar and video-agent applications are being adopted to improve aviation training effectiveness and strengthen real-time passenger communication. The focus shifts from static content and one-way messaging toward interactive, conversational assistance for both crews and travelers.

2026-06-11T14:42:08.219678-07:00

AI avatar and video agents move aviation training and passenger communication from tools to interactive agents

Skift

Canadian airlines bank on long-term U.S. upside even as U.S.-bound demand drops sharply Canadian carriers say they still see growth opportunities in the U.S., despite steep declines in U.S.-Canada travel. The stance underscores how traffic, pricing and capacity signals are diverging across North American markets, with forecasts still complicated by shifting route mix and demand distortion.

2026-06-11T12:45:16.709658-07:00

Canadian airlines bank on long-term U.S. upside even as U.S.-bound demand drops sharply

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RAVE Aerospace defends miniLED LCD for in-flight entertainment despite OLED’s early Astrova momentum RAVE Aerospace is sticking with miniLED LCD display technology for its in-flight entertainment strategy, even as Panasonic Avionics’ OLED-based Astrova IFE system—adopted in 2022—has demonstrated strong commercial traction. Standard OLED’s image characteristics are well-known, but RAVE says the miniLED LCD path remains the right fit for its product approach.

2026-06-11T11:26:27.217823-07:00

RAVE Aerospace defends miniLED LCD for in-flight entertainment despite OLED’s early Astrova momentum

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Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER pierced cabin after taxi collision with Antalya airport ground radar antenna mast

AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations

Air India to defer aircraft deliveries, cut flights and expansion plans as Tata targets record-loss turnaround

Etihad and Condor deepen partnership with expanded frequent-flyer deal and new Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service

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