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Last Updated: Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, 9:22 PM PDT
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IndiGo expands European network with launch of London flights
By FlightGlobal: India's IndiGo will launch daily flights to London Heathrow - its third European point - as it prepares to induct more Boeing 787-9s for its long-haul operations.

Boeing 777-9 to Conduct First Flight in Nearly Five Years, The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower Says
By Reuters: Boeing is expected to conduct the first flight of its 777-9 jet in about five years as early as August 5, Air Current editor Jon Ostrower said on Monday in a post on X, citing two people familiar with the matter.

PIA to Resume U.K. Flight Operations in Mid-Q3 2025
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Alaska and Hawaiian Resume Pilot Hiring. The airlines are working on finalizing a single operating certificate
By Airline Geeks: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines resumed pilot hiring on Friday, reopening the application process for new first officers.

EchoStar chief reveals Hughes IFC wins at two large airlines
By Runway Girl: Hughes Network Systems was recently selected by “two large airlines” to bring its inflight connectivity solutions to their fleets.

Virgin Australia to evaluate widebody fleet after Qatar deal
By ch-aviation: Virgin Australia (VA, Brisbane International) will use a recently launched wet-leased agreement with Qatar Airways (QR, Doha Hamad International) for two...

Goodyear Selling Pieces of Iconic Blimp. Fans can own a part of the envelope of the ‘Spirit of Goodyear.’
By Flying Magazine: Tire manufacturer Goodyear is offering fans of its iconic advertising blimps a chance to own a part of the envelope of the “Spirit of Goodyear.”.