General Aviation
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Herzog Travels to Baku on Scheduled AZAL Flight
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Baku to attend the Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), hosted by Azerbaijan. Herzog reportedly traveled aboard a scheduled flight operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL). It is believed that Herzog opted for a scheduled commercial flight due to Türkiye’s restrictions on the use of its airspace by…
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Embraer and LATAM Sign New Agreement
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer and LATAM Airlines Group have signed a component support agreement covering 24 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft ordered by the airline. In addition to the 24 firm orders, LATAM holds purchase options for another 50 aircraft. Under the agreement, Embraer’s Pool Program will provide component support for LATAM’s E195-E2 fleet, covering more than 300 aircraft components through maintenance,…
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Oman Air Increases Flight Frequencies for Winter Season
Oman Air has announced its winter 2026/2027 flight schedule, effective October 25, 2026. The airline will increase flight frequencies and seat capacity across Europe, the Gulf countries, Russia, and the Far East, while expanding its codeshare partnerships. Under the new schedule, Oman Air will significantly increase its European operations. Flights to Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, and Istanbul will increase to…
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Thailand’s Queen Suthida Completes Solo Flight Training in Gripen Fighter Jet
Queen Suthida of Thailand successfully completed her solo flight training in a JAS 39C Gripen fighter jet. King Maha Vajiralongkorn observed the training at Wing 7 Royal Thai Air Force Base in Surat Thani and congratulated Queen Suthida with a bouquet of flowers. Queen Suthida reportedly completed her first solo flight in the fighter jet. The training took place at…
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European Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel
Some European airlines, notably Austrian Airlines and ITA Airways, have cancelled their flights to Israel scheduled for Saturday morning and the weekend amid concerns that tensions with Iran could escalate again. The move comes amid growing concerns over the security situation in the region, with airlines reportedly reassessing their operations to Israel. Lufthansa Group carriers Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels…
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Air Canada Aircraft Veers Off Runway in Montréal
An Air Canada aircraft operating flight #AC774 from Los Angeles to Montréal veered off the runway after landing at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on Thursday, July 9. ➡️ The Boeing 737 MAX landed normally before leaving the paved surface and coming to a stop on the grass while exiting the main runway. The 156 passengers and six crew members on board…
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FAA to Require Transponders on Airport Vehicles Following LaGuardia Accident
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a $16.5 million investment to equip approximately 1,900 airside vehicles with transponder systems following a fatal runway accident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in March. The decision was expedited after an incident involving an Air Canada Express Bombardier CRJ900 passenger aircraft, which collided with a fire truck during landing. Two pilots were…
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A proposal has been introduced in Florida to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) as Donald J. Trump International Airport.
A proposal has been introduced in Florida to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) as Donald J. Trump International Airport. The bill cites the airport’s proximity to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence as a reason for the change. The initiative is led by state representative Meg Weinberger. This proposal follows a recent move to rename a nearby road…
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Latvia Temporarily Closes Eastern Airspace
Latvia has decided to temporarily close the airspace near its borders with Russia and Belarus. Defense Minister Andris Sprūds announced that the restriction will take effect on September 11, 2025, at 18:00 local time and remain in place for at least one week. Sprūds stated that the measure, taken as part of the Namejs 2025 national defense exercise, will ensure…
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Exclusive Interview with BookingAgora in Baku: A Pioneering Company in the Travel Industry
As AirwayBuzz, we traveled to Baku on AJet’s #VF179 flight from Sabiha Gökçen upon the invitation of AJet, Absheron Hotel Group, and BookingAgora. AJet currently operates daily flights on the Sabiha Gökçen – Baku and Ankara Esenboğa – Baku routes. For ground services in Baku, MiceBaku provided valuable support, allowing us to explore significant landmarks such as Yanardag, Ateshgah, Martyrs’…
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