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Last Updated: Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, 10:46 AM PDT

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Airline Economics • Jonathan Kenwright

Ryanair to open Albanian base in April 2026 with three 737-800s and 450 weekly flights

By Airline Economics: The base will include three 737-800 aircraft and support over 3,000 local jobs, including 100 new roles for pilots and cabin crew. It will operate more than 450 weekly flights across 33 routes.

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Ravn Alaska ends flight operations, shuts down

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2025-08-15T09:56:39.990018-07:00
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Joby Aviation • 11 News

First Piloted eVTOL Air Taxi Flight Between Two Public Airports

By Joby Aviation: Joby has successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA-controlled airspace by completing its first flight between two U.S. airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California.

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Avelo Airlines Announces Six New Routes, Including First International Destination from Wilmington, NC

By Breitflyte: Avelo Airlines has added six new routes, including three new routes from Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina, Wilmington’s first international route, and all new service to Key West, Florida.On Thursday (August 14, 2025), Avelo Airlines announced the launch of six new routes.  Starting December 24, 2025, the carrier will launch their first international route from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in North Carolina with new service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ).  The route will oper.

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