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Global Airlines’ A380 Returned to Storage
The Airbus A380 operated by UK-based startup Global Airlines has been sent back to storage at Tarbes/Lourdes Airport in France, following its initial passenger flights earlier this year. Previously part of the China Southern fleet, the aircraft had spent years parked in the Mojave Desert before being acquired in 2023. After undergoing extensive maintenance and restoration, it completed a limited…
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UK Removes Pakistan from Air Safety List
The United Kingdom has removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, paving the way for Pakistani airlines to reapply for flight operations to the UK. With this decision, Pakistani carriers have the opportunity to resume scheduled flights to the UK for the first time in five years. The ban was originally imposed in July 2020 following a fake pilot license…
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Trump: Indonesia to Buy 50 Boeing Jets, $20B in U.S. Goods
Trump: Indonesia to Buy 50 Boeing Aircraft and $20 Billion Worth of Goods from the U.S. Donald Trump announced that Indonesia will purchase 50 Boeing aircraft and make a total acquisition of $19.5 billion worth of goods as part of an agreement with the United States. The deal also includes American energy and agricultural products. While the majority of the…
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Unauthorized Cessna Flight Triggers Security Alert at Vancouver Airport
A security alert occurred at Vancouver International Airport, one of Canada’s busiest airports. A Cessna 172 that took off without authorization from Vancouver Island created a perceived threat in the airspace, leading to a temporary suspension of air traffic. The unauthorized aircraft was identified as a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP registered as C-GTLF, typically used for training at Victoria International…
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Mother Makes Fake Bomb Threat to Stop Son from Flying with His Girlfriend
An unbelievable incident in Bangladesh unfolded like a movie scene. A mother, trying to stop her married son from going on vacation with his girlfriend, made a false bomb threat targeting the flight he was set to board. Flight BG-373 of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, scheduled to fly from Dhaka to Kathmandu, was halted before departure due to the threat. All…
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AZUR Air Increases Flights from Russia to Dalaman
Russian charter airline AZUR Air has decided to increase the frequency of its flights from several Russian cities to Dalaman during the 2025 summer season. The airline will raise the number of weekly flights from Yekaterinburg and Kazan to Dalaman from two to three. According to information reported by http://AVIA.RU, the third weekly flight from Yekaterinburg will begin on Thursday,…
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Royal Air Maroc Set to Renew Fleet with 200 New Aircraft
Morocco’s flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc, is preparing for a major fleet renewal as it holds talks with all three major aircraft manufacturers for an order of up to 200 aircraft. According to Reuters, the airline aims to complete this ambitious modernization plan by 2037. Royal Air Maroc currently operates a fleet of 63 aircraft, including 11 leased planes. The…
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Etihad Airways Announces 7 New Routes: Stepping In for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to launch seven new international routes from Abu Dhabi. Most of these routes are currently operated by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, which is set to cease operations by September 2025. Launch Dates and Frequencies: 🇸🇦 Medina (Saudi Arabia) – 6 weekly flights starting 9 November 2025 🇦🇿 Baku (Azerbaijan) – 10 weekly flights starting 2…
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India’s DGCA Initiates Review – Etihad Becomes First Airline to Begin Inspections
Etihad Airways Launches Inspections on Its B787 Fleet Following DGCA’s Mandatory Audit DirectiveIndia takes preventive measures against potential fuel control system risks in Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft. On July 14, 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India issued an official directive mandating inspections of fuel control systems on certain aircraft types registered in the country. The…
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Streamer IShowSpeed Shares Post About His Luggage Being Left Behind in Türkiye
Over the weekend, popular streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known online as “IShowSpeed,” visited Türkiye. After his return flight with Turkish Airlines, he shared a post revealing that his luggage was missing. While all other passengers collected their bags, Speed said his was nowhere to be found. He also mentioned that the missing items included essential equipment he uses for…
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