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SWISS Removes Two Pilots from Duty Before Flight After They Tested Positive for Alcohol
SWISS removed two pilots from duty before a scheduled flight from Geneva after they were found to be under the influence of alcohol. The airline confirmed that both pilots have been temporarily suspended from flying duties while an internal investigation is underway. According to aerotelegraph, the pilots consumed alcohol together at the crew hotel in Geneva on the evening before…
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flynas Places Additional Order for 25 Airbus Aircraft
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has placed an additional order with Airbus for five A330-900s and 20 A321neo aircraft. With the new agreement, flynas’ total commitment for the A330neo has increased to 20 aircraft, while its A321neo commitment has reached 56 aircraft. The airline’s total firm Airbus orderbook now stands at 235 aircraft. Currently operating a fleet of 67 Airbus…
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BermudAir Orders 10 Airbus A220-300 Aircraft
Bermuda-based BermudAir has become a new Airbus customer after placing an order for 10 A220-300 aircraft. The previously undisclosed order was officially announced during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. Configured with 135 seats in a three-class layout, the A220-300s will support BermudAir’s network expansion across Bermuda, the Caribbean, and North America. The new aircraft will enable the airline to launch…
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Embraer Expands Aerospace Cooperation with the United Kingdom
Embraer and the UK Department for Business and Trade signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in research and development, innovation, engineering, aerospace capabilities, and supply chains. It also seeks to establish new technology partnerships and expand Embraer’s collaboration with UK suppliers, where the company has operated for more than…
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Third Israir Incident at Luton Raises Sabotage Suspicions
Israir Aircraft Damaged for Third Time at London Luton, Raising Sabotage Suspicions An Airbus A320 operating for Israir was damaged by a ground handling tug at London Luton Airport in the United Kingdom, once again raising suspicions of possible sabotage in Israel. The incident occurred on July 16 before a scheduled flight to Tel Aviv. The flight was cancelled after…
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Trump Authorizes Direct U.S. Flights to Lebanon
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he has directed his administration to allow U.S. airlines to operate direct flights to Lebanon following his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. In a post on social media, Trump praised Aoun for his efforts to transform the country, saying the decision would make it easier for Americans to visit Lebanon. He also…
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Hawaiian Airlines to Retire Boeing 717 Fleet
Alaska Air Group has announced that Hawaiian Airlines will begin replacing its Boeing 717 fleet with Boeing 737-800 aircraft starting in 2028 for interisland operations in Hawaii. The airline’s 19 Boeing 717s, which have served for nearly 25 years, will be retired and replaced by higher-capacity Boeing 737-800s to help meet growing demand on interisland routes. Alaska Air Group also…
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Emirates to Reject First 10 Boeing 777X Aircraft Deliveries
Emirates will not accept the first 10 Boeing 777X aircraft produced, citing concerns that the early jets no longer meet the airline’s standards after years of design changes throughout the program. Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, Emirates President Sir Tim Clark said rebuilding the earliest aircraft to the latest production standard would not be economically viable, adding that they…
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Embraer and Saab Sign Agreement for Production of 20 Additional Gripen Fighters in Brazil
Embraer and Swedish defense company Saab have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) covering the production of an additional 20 Gripen fighter aircraft in Brazil. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement provides for the aircraft to be assembled at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in the state of São Paulo. The site is home to the only Gripen final…
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Embraer Secures Orders for 28 E2 Jets at Farnborough
Embraer has announced new orders for a total of 28 E2 family aircraft during the Farnborough International Airshow. According to the company, Latin American aviation group Abra Group ordered 20 E195-E2 aircraft, Spanish regional carrier Binter placed an order for five E195-E2s, and Luxembourg’s flag carrier Luxair ordered three E190-E2 aircraft. The combined order for 28 aircraft will be included…
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