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Israel’s crew-citizenship restrictions disrupt flights after UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned airport attack

Israel’s new rules barring some dual nationals from serving on flights to or over the country have already forced an Ethiopian Airlines cargo 737 to turn back after an Indonesian pilot was found on its crew list. The restrictions follow a separate Flydubai cockpit attack that UAE authorities say was intended to end in a crash at Tel Aviv airport.

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United 777 makes steep descent after cockpit windscreen cracks at 37,000 feet

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 carrying as many as 276 passengers descended steeply over the North Atlantic after its main cockpit windscreen cracked at about 37,000 feet. The incident occurred early Saturday; the available report does not specify the aircraft’s destination, the cause of the crack or whether anyone was injured.

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Brazil clears American Airlines’ $100 million investment for 8.66% stake in Azul

Brazil’s CADE has approved American Airlines’ $100 million investment in Azul, giving the U.S. carrier a minority stake of about 8.66%. United Airlines is already a shareholder; Azul’s president has said both U.S. carriers would be among its largest individual owners as the Brazilian airline exits Chapter 11.

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United takes delivery of first A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage

United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines, marking the first delivery of an aircraft equipped with the upgraded engine variant. The milestone brings the engine into airline service on the A321XLR.

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United tells 30,000 flight attendants not to use travel benefits while sick, despite contract language

United Airlines has instructed its nearly 30,000 flight attendants not to use non-revenue travel benefits while off sick, saying employees who are too ill to work are too ill for leisure travel. The directive has drawn attention because it appears to conflict with language in the attendants’ contract.

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American Airlines reportedly plans Starlink Wi-Fi across Boeing 737, 777 and 787 fleets

American Airlines’ Starlink deployment appears set to extend beyond its previously announced Airbus rollout to include Boeing 737s, 777s and 787s. The move would broaden competition with United Airlines, which currently promotes an early lead in Starlink-equipped aircraft and onboard connectivity.

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American reportedly plans Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, intensifying onboard connectivity competition

American Airlines is reportedly expanding its Starlink installation plans beyond Airbus narrowbodies to include Boeing 737, 777 and 787 aircraft. The move would put pressure on Delta, United and other carriers as airlines compete on faster inflight Wi-Fi and seek to strengthen passenger loyalty.

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United Express E175 returns to Houston after windshield shatters into cockpit

A United Express Embraer E175 operated by Mesa Airlines returned to Houston shortly after takeoff after its cockpit windshield shattered and glass fell inside the flight deck. The aircraft was carrying 72 people, and Mesa said cabin pressure was maintained throughout the return.