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Ryanair will expand its presence at Shannon Airport by stationing a fourth aircraft there and adding four new routes for Summer 2026.

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Ryanair Adds Four New Routes and Fourth Aircraft in Shannon for Summer 2026
Ryanair will expand its presence at Shannon Airport by stationing a fourth aircraft there and adding four new routes for Summer 2026.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Manchester Airport has seen a run of 24 consecutive record-breaking months, processing nearly 2.9 million passengers in its busiest ever October.

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Manchester Airport Sees its Busiest October on Record
Manchester Airport has seen a run of 24 consecutive record-breaking months, processing nearly 2.9 million passengers in its busiest ever October.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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easyJet has signalled conditional interest in securing takeoff and landing slots at London Heathrow Airport, as the proposed third runway opens potential opportunities for budget carriers.

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easyJet Eyes Heathrow Slots as Third Runway Opens Low-Cost Opportunities
easyJet has signalled conditional interest in securing takeoff and landing slots at London Heathrow Airport, as the proposed third runway opens opportunities for budget carriers.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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In a move to strengthen aviation ties between India and China, IndiGo and China Southern Airlines have entered a new codeshare agreement.

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IndiGo and China Southern Airlines Forge Codeshare Partnership
In a move to strengthen aviation ties between India and China, IndiGo and China Southern Airlines have entered a new codeshare agreement.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Akasa Air will accelerate its international expansion with the launch of Sharjah services in early 2026; also eyeing deeper penetration into Southeast and Central Asia.

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Akasa Air Gears Up for Sharjah Launch and Asian Expansion in 2026
Akasa Air accelerates its international expansion with the launch of Sharjah services in early 2026; eyeing deeper penetration into Southeast and Central Asia.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Boeing is on track for its strongest year since 2018; pushing its year-to-date deliveries total to 493 aircraft, with 53 deliveries in October.

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Boeing On Track For Strongest Year Since 2018, With 53 Deliveries in October
Boeing is on track for its strongest year since 2018; pushing its year-to-date deliveries total to 493 aircraft, with 53 deliveries in October.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Aer Lingus CEO has warned that the airline's Manchester Airport operation is underperforming as UK-based cabin crew prepare for a second wave of strikes.

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Aer Lingus CEO Slams Manchester Base as Cabin Crew Plan New Strikes
Aer Lingus CEO has warned that its Manchester Airport operation is underperforming as UK-based cabin crew prepare for a second wave of strikes.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines have deepened their longstanding collaboration with a new codeshare agreement and a mutual loyalty program.

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Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines Deepen Alliance with Codeshare
Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines deepen their longstanding collaboration with a new codeshare agreement and a mutual loyalty program.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Air France flight AF1380, an A220-300 bound for London Heathrow, declared an emergency shortly after takeoff and returned to Paris (CDG) earlier this evening.

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Air France Flight AF1380 Makes Emergency Return to Paris
Air France flight AF1380, an A220-300 bound for London, declared an emergency shortly after takeoff and returned to Paris (CDG) this evening.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Scandinavian Airlines SAS was named the most on-time airline in Europe last month by Cirium, with 84.4% of flights arriving on-time in October.

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SAS Tops Europe’s Punctuality Rankings for Fourth Time in 2025
Scandinavian Airlines SAS was named the most on-time airline in Europe last month by Cirium, with 84.4% of flights arriving on-time.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Air France KLM has confirmed it will submit a formal expression of interest before November 22 to acquire a minority stake of up to 44.9% in TAP Air Portugal.

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Air France KLM Eyes Up to 44.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal
Air France KLM will submit a formal expression of interest before November 22 to acquire a minority stake of up to 44.9% in TAP Air Portugal.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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UK-based low cost-carrier easyJet has celebrated its 30th anniversary with the operation of EZY121 London Luton to Glasgow milestone flight.

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easyJet Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Luton-Glasgow Flight
UK-based low cost-carrier easyJet celebrates its 30th anniversary with today’s EZY121 London Luton to Glasgow milestone flight.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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President Trump issued a blunt ultimatum via Truth Social to the nation’s 13,000 air traffic controllers: return to duty immediately or face severe financial penalties.

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Trump Orders Air Traffic Controllers Back to Work Amid Rising Flight Cancellations
President Trump issued a blunt ultimatum to the nation’s 13,000 air traffic controllers: return to duty immediately or face severe financial penalties.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Boeing has broken ground on a major expansion of its South Carolina (BSC) facility, eyeing a ramp up of 787 Dreamliner aircraft output to 10 aircraft per month in 2026.

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November 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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In the wake of the Eastern Airways' collapse last week, Skybus will take over the route from London Gatwick to Newquay from 23 November.

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Skybus to Take Over Newquay to Gatwick Service
In the wake of the Eastern Airways' collapse last week, Skybus will take over the route from London Gatwick to Newquay from 23 November.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Wizz Air has negotiated the deferral of 88 Airbus orders to 2033, converting 36 A321XLR long-haul jet orders into shorter-range A321neo models in a profitability move.

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Wizz Air Defers 88 Airbus Jets, Cuts A321XLR Orders
Wizz Air has negotiated the deferral of 88 Airbus orders to 2033, converting 36 A321XLR long-haul jet orders into shorter-range A321neo models
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November 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Airbus delivered 78 commercial aircraft in October to 36 customers, leaving the manufacturer with 235 deliveries needed to meet its ambitious 2025 target.

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Airbus Makes 78 Deliveries in October, 235 Required to Meet 2025 Target
Airbus delivered 78 commercial aircraft in October to 36 customers, leaving it with 235 deliveries needed to meet its ambitious 2025 target.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Airbus has completed the initial assembly of the first A350-1000 Ultra Long Range (ULR) aircraft, destined for Qantas’ ambitious Project Sunrise.

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November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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The FAA has issued an Emergency AD grounding all MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft mandating immediate inspections of engine pylons and attachments, following last week's fatal UPS crash.

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FAA Issues Emergency AD Grounding All MD-11 Aircraft for Inspection
The FAA has issued an Emergency AD grounding all MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft mandating immediate inspections of engine pylons and attachments.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Tajikistan national carrier Somon Air has placed an order with Boeing for up to four 787-9 Dreamliners and up to 10 737 MAX 8 narrowbody aircraft.

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Somon Air Places Order for Up to 14 Dreamliners and 737 MAX Jets
Tajikistan national carrier Somon Air has placed an order with Boeing for up to four 787-9 Dreamliners and up to 10 737 MAX 8 narrowbodys.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Set to commence on 25 March 2026, Jetstar will introduce a new direct service from the Sunshine Coast to Denpasar, Bali.

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Jetstar Unveils Direct Flights from Sunshine Coast to Bali
Set to commence on 25 March 2026, Jetstar will introduce a new direct service from the Sunshine Coast to Denpasar, Bali.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Kazakhstan national carrier Air Astana will purchase up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a major expansion of its long-haul fleet.

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Air Astana Secures Up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in Major Fleet Expansion
Kazakhstan national carrier Air Astana will purchase up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a major expansion of its long-haul fleet.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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The Emirates Group saw its strongest half-year financial results to date, with a pre-tax profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Emirates Posts Record $3.3bn Half-Year Profit for 2025-26
Emirates Group saw strongest half-year financials to date, with a pre-tax profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for H1 FY2025-26.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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As part of its £7bn transformation plan, British Airways will begin rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across all cabin classes on BA mainline and Euroflyer flights in 2026.

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British Airways to Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi on All Flights in 2026
British Airways will begin rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across all cabin classes on mainline and Euroflyer flights in 2026.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Spirit Airlines' latest cost-cutting measures include eliminating around 150 corporate and operational positions and ceasing service at five airports by mid-January 2026.

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Spirit Airlines Cuts 150 Jobs, Drops Five Airports in Restructuring Push
Spirit Airlines' latest cost-cutting measures include eliminating around 150 corporate and operational positions and ceasing service at five airports by mid-January 2026.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM