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American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill

An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating JFK–Rome/Europe–US service made an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, after six of eight flight attendants reportedly felt ill as the transatlantic flight began. Separate reporting says crew taped paper over a window shade that failed to darken during the trip.

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2026-07-25T20:02:40.943269-07:00

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Bluebox unpacks Blueview into Blueview Cloud to deliver connected-jet digital services via IFC

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2026-07-25T13:05:12.108950-07:00

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British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow

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2026-07-24T23:02:47.092198-07:00

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Aerolíneas Argentinas commits to 20-strong fleet renewal (2027–2031)

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2026-07-24T07:19:33.664558-07:00

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American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating JFK–Rome/Europe–US service made an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, after six of eight flight attendants reportedly felt ill as the transatlantic flight began. Separate reporting says crew taped paper over a window shade that failed to darken during the trip.

2026-07-25T20:02:40.943269-07:00

American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill

Runway Girl

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Bluebox unpacks Blueview into Blueview Cloud to deliver connected-jet digital services via IFC Bluebox is shifting its Blueview software suite to a cloud offering—Blueview Cloud—aimed at improving ROI for connected aircraft. The platform routes an airline’s branded portal and digital services through IFC, positioning in-flight connectivity as a channel for customer-facing applications.

2026-07-25T13:05:12.108950-07:00

Bluebox unpacks Blueview into Blueview Cloud to deliver connected-jet digital services via IFC

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow British Airways is relocating crew from a layover hotel in Hyderabad after all three pilots on a London Heathrow-bound return flight suffered violent food poisoning at cruising altitude. One pilot was reported incapacitated and required oxygen, prompting immediate medical handling and operational adjustments for the crew’s next duties.

2026-07-24T23:02:47.092198-07:00

British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow

Skift

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Southwest considers lounges as part of its loyalty and customer-engagement overhaul Southwest is exploring lounge offerings as the next phase of a broader overhaul aimed at attracting more premium customers. The strategy is designed to increase loyalty-program engagement and deepen customer value beyond Southwest’s traditional service model.

2026-07-24T10:50:07.025234-07:00

Southwest considers lounges as part of its loyalty and customer-engagement overhaul

AirInsight

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Aerolíneas Argentinas commits to 20-strong fleet renewal (2027–2031) Aerolíneas Argentinas says it will add 20 new aircraft between 2027 and 2031 under a self-financed 2027–2031 plan, the airline’s largest fleet renewal programme in more than a decade. The carrier is positioning the move as network modernization across short-, medium- and long-haul, with fleet renewals spanning Boeing and Airbus types.

2026-07-24T07:19:33.664558-07:00

Aerolíneas Argentinas commits to 20-strong fleet renewal (2027–2031)

AirInsight

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Frontier reports worst taxi times despite flying fewer congested airports—estimated $17.5M loss over four months Frontier says it is experiencing the worst aircraft taxi times across its peer set, even while operating fewer flights into the most congested airports. The disparity may be translating into roughly $17.5M in losses over a four-month period, underscoring ground-ops inefficiencies as a cost driver.

2026-07-24T07:04:36.088534-07:00

Frontier reports worst taxi times despite flying fewer congested airports—estimated $17.5M loss over four months

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Ryanair to cut five aircraft and reduce schedules at Brussels Charleroi over Belgian aviation tax hike from 2027 Ryanair says it will downsize its Brussels Charleroi operation by cutting five aircraft and adjusting schedules in response to a Belgian government decision to increase aviation taxes effective in 2027. The move targets network capacity and cost exposure ahead of the new tax regime.

2026-07-24T04:50:00.661250-07:00

Ryanair to cut five aircraft and reduce schedules at Brussels Charleroi over Belgian aviation tax hike from 2027

AeroTime

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LATAM’s Chief Experience Officer outlines new cabin plans, Wi‑Fi rollout and lounge expansion, with A321XLR arrival LATAM’s Chief Experience, Brand & Customer Officer Paulo Miranda lays out the carrier’s customer-experience agenda, including new cabin concepts, a Wi‑Fi rollout, and expanded lounge offering. The plan is positioned around the upcoming arrival of the A321XLR as a key element of the aircraft-led refresh.

2026-07-24T00:19:33.584779-07:00

LATAM’s Chief Experience Officer outlines new cabin plans, Wi‑Fi rollout and lounge expansion, with A321XLR arrival

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