Aviation A2Z • Natalia Shelley

Lufthansa Flight LH431 Returns to Chicago O’Hare After Landing Gear Issue

Aviation A2Z reports: A Lufthansa (LH) Boeing 747-8, registration D-ABYH, operating flight LH431 from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt/Main (FRA), returned to Chicago shortly after departure due to a landing gear problem.

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Mint India

China and India in Talks to Resume Direct Flights After Five-Year Suspension

By Mint India: China confirmed close communication with India to resume direct flights, potentially ending a five-year suspension. This follows a meeting between Indian Consul General and China Eastern Airlines, indicating mutual interest in restoring air links.

Also: ch-aviation, Financial Express, Times of India and 6 more
2025-08-14T08:48:24.431873-07:00
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FreightWaves • Eric Kulisch

Supply chain disruptions feared as Air Canada prepares for strike

By FreightWaves: Businesses want the government to prevent a strike by Air Canada flight attendants because of the impact on cargo deliveries.

Also: Bloomberg, Business Wire and 8 more
2025-08-14T13:05:28.371928-07:00
North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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Reuters • Allison Lampert

Air Canada to cancel most of its 700 flights by Friday as strike looms

By Reuters: Air Canada expects to cancel the majority of its estimated 700 daily flights on Friday, ahead of a planned Saturday strike by unionized flight attendants, leaving some 100,000 passengers scrambling to make alternative travel plans.

Also: CNN, United Press International, The Independent, CNBC, Daily Sabah and 5 more
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