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Wings of Change: IATA Calls Out the Cracks in Latin America’s Aviation Ascent
Business Traveler
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July 9, 2025
In late June, over 400 senior aviation executives, policymakers, and public officials convened in Bogotá for the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) conference—marking the first time the event was...
American Airlines 'Landline' Service Gets Passengers To & From PHL Via Bus
Simple Flying
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July 9, 2025
American Airlines is adding a new destination to its route map. Starting in September, the airline will be connecting its hub at Philadelphia International Airport to Trenton, New Jersey, an airport that is currently only served by Frontier...
Cement consortiums line up to bid for Pakistan International Airlines
International Cement Review
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July 9, 2025
A consortium containing Pakistan cement producers are vying to buy Pakistan International Airlines. Lucky Cement, Hub Power holdings, Kohat Cement and Metro Ventures form one bidding outfit, while Arif Habib Corp (Power Cement Ltd), Fatima...
Barkley Regional opens petition to gather public support for airline selection
Marshall County Tribune-Courier - Kentucky
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PADUCAH — Paducah's regional airport has opened a community petition to gather support for its selection of a new airline to provide commercial air service to the region. Barkley Regional Airport is set to submit the petition to the U.S....
Will Florida Flights Return to State College? Airport Officials, Business Leaders Working to Attract New Airline
State College - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
State College Regional Airport. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com Centre County business organizations and State College Regional Airport officials are hoping to bring to the area a new low-cost airline offering flights to Orlando,...
BeauTech acquires CF34-10E engines from Alliance Airlines
Asian Aviation
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July 9, 2025
BeauTech Power Systems LLC (BeauTech) has acquired 12 General Electric CF34-10E engines from Alliance Aviation Services Limited (Alliance), the largest operator of Embraer E190 aircraft in Australia. The transaction further strengthens BeauTech’s...
Travel news: Here's what else might be changing at Southwest Airlines
The News Press - Florida
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Southwest Airlines has implemented several changes, including baggage fees and fare reclassifications. The airline is considering adding airport lounges, international flights, and a premium class. Assigned seating will be introduced in 2026 with...
Moonware to test ground traffic control technology with Japan Airlines at Tokyo International
Passenger Terminal Today
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July 9, 2025
Automated airfield operation company Moonware will test its ground traffic control platform, HALO, at Tokyo International Airport (HND) with Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Ground Service (JGS). According to the company, the technology enhances the...
Eureka cuts ties with Avelo over airline’s ICE flights
Times-Standard - California
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July 9, 2025
Tuesday, the Eureka city council cut ties with Avelo Airlines because of the company’s deportation contract with the Department of Homeland Security. The council unanimously voted to stop the use of Avelo when city employees travel by plane on...
Airline passengers told to ‘work on the basis’ that 100ml remains
MyLondon
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July 8, 2025
Passengers preparing to fly from UK airports should assume the 100ml liquids rule remains in place unless they have been told otherwise by their airport, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said. Edinburgh and Birmingham airports have become the...
Canada’s Flair Airlines permanently installs Maciej Wilk as CEO
FlightGlobal
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A year into leading Canadian low-cost carrier Flair Airlines on an interim basis, Maciej Wilk has been confirmed as the airline’s permanent chief executive. Wilk previously worked as Flair’s chief operating officer. He took the company’s top...
Aviation Experts Blame Safety, Cost, Poor Maintenance For Sales Of Presidential Jet
Leadership
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July 8, 2025
Aviation experts have expressed divergent views over the federal government’s decision to put on sale its two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) purchased by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo. LEADERSHIP reports that the...
Airlines launch new services to Cyprus’ key airports this summer
Cyprus Mail
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July 8, 2025
Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and...
Foster dad cleared by cops after airline staff accuse of him of trafficking teen girls
Edmonton Sun
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An American man was cleared of any wrongdoing after he was accused by police of trafficking two young Hispanic girls on a flight to Colorado.Article content Jim Niven, who lives in Costa Rica, said he was travelling on July 2 with girls he has...
Senate confirms Bryan Bedford as new Federal Aviation Administration chief
Just the News
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July 9, 2025
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a party-line vote. President Donald Trump nominated Bedford for the role in March. Bedford will work alongside...
Emirates airline launches new routes from Dubai to China
Conference & Meetings World
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July 9, 2025
Emirates has launched a new daily service from Dubai to Shenzhen. This marks another milestone in the airline’s steady expansion across China. The inaugural flight EK328 touched down at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport from Dubai...
Avelo Airlines extends 14 flight paths out of Wilmington airport through February
The News Journal - Delaware
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Avelo Airlines is extending its flight schedule through early 2026. Here’s what we know. Avelo announced on July 9 that it is extending its flight schedule at Wilmington Airport (ILG) through mid-February 2026. This means Avelo passengers can now...
Malaysia Airlines Takes Off With Limited-Time Fares From RM119 & Upgraded Travel Perks!
Hype Malaysia
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July 9, 2025
Get your tickets now, fam! As part of its Time for Memorable Journeys campaign, Malaysia Airlines is offering great fares from 8th to 21st July 2025 for travel until 31st May 2026. Whether you’re soaking up the sun in Sydney, enjoying Japan’s...
Egypt’s Aviation Minister, German ambassador talk airport partnerships
Daily News Egypt
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July 9, 2025
Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny and German Ambassador to Cairo, Jürgen Scholz, have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation, with a focus on airport development, training, and the exchange of technical expertise, the ministry said...
Vietnam Airlines welcomes 350 millionth passenger after 30 years of operation
People's Army Newspaper
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The ceremony took place at Phu Bai International Airport, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of Vietnam’s tourism sector and the Visit Vietnam Year - Hue 2025. The flight was greeted with a water salute, a gesture reserved for notable aviation...