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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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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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London Gatwick Traffic Disrupted as Multiple Flights Squawk 7700
British Airways flight #BA2673 from Palma de Mallorca to London Gatwick, operated by BA Euroflyer using G-GATS, an Airbus A320, was met by emergency response teams shortly after landing for reasons that have not yet been officially disclosed. The incident led to the temporary closure of Gatwick Airport’s runway, causing significant disruption across the London airspace. ➡️ With the runway…
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10 Killed in Plane Crash in the Bahamas
Ten people, including nine passengers and one pilot, were killed after a Cessna 402 operated by Flamingo Air crashed in the Bahamas. The aircraft had departed from Lynden Pindling International Airport for San Andros Airport when it reportedly encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff and crashed into a bushy area. One person initially survived the crash but later died from injuries.…
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Airbus Workers in Spain Launch Strike Over Working Conditions
Airbus employees in Spain have launched a strike scheduled to continue until the end of July, citing what unions describe as deteriorating working conditions. The action began at Airbus’ Getafe facility near Madrid and has extended to other company sites across the country. The Independent Union of Aviation Professionals, SIPA, said workers are protesting pay increases below inflation, stricter attendance…
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Israeli Intelligence Reportedly Warned US of Plot Against Trump
After US President Donald Trump said during the NATO Summit in Ankara that Iran had placed him on its target list, Israel reportedly shared intelligence with Washington regarding a new alleged assassination plot. According to CNN, citing two sources familiar with the matter, Israeli officials provided the United States with information suggesting that Iran had devised a specific new plan…
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Bankrupt Spirit’s Airbus Aircrafts Parked in the Arizona Desert
Following the suspension of operations by U.S. low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the airline’s yellow-liveried Airbus aircraft were spotted at Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Arizona. After entering bankruptcy proceedings and ending flight operations, Spirit received court approval for the liquidation of its remaining assets. As part of the process, the airline’s aircraft, engines, spare parts and slot rights are among the…
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Civilian Aircraft Attacked and Set on Fire in Papua
Armed separatists attacked a Pilatus PC-6 aircraft after it landed in Indonesia’s Papua region, killing U.S. pilot Nicholas F. Goselin and setting the aircraft on fire. Authorities said all seven passengers on board were later found alive. The Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter, registered PK-RCY and operated by PT Associated Mission Aviation, departed Wamena on the morning of July 2 and…
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IATA Calls for Urgent Action to Address Aircraft Engine MRO Bottlenecks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with Emerton, today released a new study examining bottlenecks in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of latest-generation single-aisle aircraft engines—namely LEAP engines from CFM, and Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines from Pratt & Whitney. The study, Single Aisle Aircraft Engines MRO: Strategic Levers to Address Supply Chain Challenges, highlights how engine durability…
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Exclusive Interview with Aviation Week Fleet Data Services Director Dan Williams
During MRO BEER 2026 in Istanbul, where AirwayBuzz&HavaSosyalMedya proudly served as the official media partner, we spoke with Aviation Week Fleet Data Services Director Dan Williams. Assessing Türkiye’s potential to become a regional MRO hub, Williams said Istanbul has emerged as one of Europe’s leading centers for maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities. He noted that the expansion plans of companies…
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