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Boeing 737 MAX Becomes the Most-Ordered Aircraft Family in Boeing’s History
The Boeing 737 MAX family has reached 7,206 total orders, becoming the most-ordered aircraft family in the company’s history. It has now surpassed the previous-generation 737 Next Generation family, which accumulated 7,159 orders. According to Boeing’s June 2026 figures, the manufacturer secured 100 net orders for the 737 MAX during the month after cancellations. The latest orders pushed the MAX…
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Ethiopian Airlines Weighs Airbus, Boeing and Embraer Narrowbody Order
Ethiopian Airlines is evaluating new narrowbody aircraft from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer as part of its fleet expansion plans. The airline is considering an order for 25 aircraft, with options for 10 more. The models under review include the Airbus A220, smaller variants of the Boeing 737 MAX family and Embraer regional jets. A decision could be announced within weeks,…
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WestJet Flight Attendants Approve Strike Mandate Ahead of August Holiday Travel
WestJet flight attendants have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, raising the possibility of major disruptions during Canada’s August long weekend if contract talks fail. About 4,400 cabin crew represented by CUPE Local 8125 backed the strike with 99.4 percent support. If no agreement is reached, flight attendants could legally walk off the job as early as August 2,…
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Qatar Airways to End Doha–Sofia Service After 15 Years
Qatar Airways is set to permanently discontinue flights between Doha and Sofia, ending more than 15 years of operations in Bulgaria. The airline suspended the route earlier in 2026 amid widespread disruption to its network following the temporary closure of Qatari airspace. Although Doha–Sofia flights had initially remained available for later travel dates, the service has since been removed from…
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US Airlines Seek 18–24 Months to Prepare for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
The US House of Representatives has approved the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice-yearly clock changes across most of the country. The legislation will now move to the Senate. It must also be signed by the president before it can take effect. Airlines for America, which represents major US carriers,…
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Family of Louisville UPS Crash Victim Sues UPS, Boeing and Other Companies
The family of a man who died following the crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville, Kentucky, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against UPS, Boeing, GE Aerospace and aircraft maintenance provider VT San Antonio Aerospace. Matthew Hagan Sweets, a 37-year-old father of two, was inside Grade A Auto Parts when the UPS-operated McDonnell Douglas MD-11F crashed into the industrial…
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Saudia to Launch Nonstop Riyadh–Tokyo Flights in November
Saudia will launch its first scheduled nonstop service between Riyadh and Tokyo on November 17, 2026, further expanding the airline’s international network in Asia. The new route will operate three times per week between Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport. Schedule data shows that the flights will be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays…
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iGA Istanbul Airport Ranks as the World’s Eighth-Busiest Airport
Airports Council International World has released its 2026 World Airport Traffic Dataset, based on passenger traffic recorded in 2025. According to the report, iGA Istanbul Airport handled 84.4 million passengers, ranking as the eighth-busiest airport in the world. The dataset covers more than 2,800 airports worldwide. Global passenger traffic reached 9.8 billion in 2025, representing a 3.7 percent increase compared…
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Ground Handling Vehicle Collides With Airbus A320
A baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by ground handling company NAHCO collided with an Air Peace Airbus A320 passenger aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria. The aircraft sustained damage in the collision and was subsequently withdrawn from service for a technical inspection.
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S7 Airlines Launches Digital Tipping for Cabin Crew
Russian airline S7 Airlines has introduced a new system allowing passengers to send voluntary digital payments to cabin crew members. The initiative was launched on July 12, marked in Russia as Civil Aviation Cabin Crew Day. Under the project, titled “Thank Those Who Keep You Safe in the Sky,” passengers can now express their appreciation after a flight not only…
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