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TAP launches direct flights between Faro and Funchal

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TAP Air Portugal is introducing a new direct route connecting Madeira and the Algarve, with twice-weekly flights from June 2 to September 11, 2025.

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airBaltic expands Summer offerings with nearly 100 routes

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Latvian airline airBaltic will operate nearly 100 routes from the Baltic States this summer, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Popular

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Sola Air takes off: New Karlstad-Copenhagen route launches April 28

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Swedish startup airline Sola Air is set to launch its first-ever flight on April 28, connecting Karlstad, Sweden, to Copenhagen, Denmark, with a Saab 340

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United to launch new routes to Asia and Australia this year

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United Airlines is planning to launch new flights this year to Australia and Asia as part of a broader effort by the carrier to deploy new widebody jets to more far-flung destinations.

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Jet2 launches flights from London Luton Airport with grand celebration

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London Luton Airport (LTN) marked the launch of Jet2 and Jet2holidays with a red-carpet welcome, live music, and surprise giveaways, including free flight

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A320neos being disassembled for parts as component shortages continue

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Aircraft parts supplier Unical Aviation has acquired "a fleet" of used Airbus A320neos that it intends to disassemble and sell for parts, a plan it says marks the "first dedicated disassembly programme for the [A320]neo-family aircraft". Unical intends to start acquiring the jets this month, it...

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Emirates launches Courier Express, treating packages like passengers

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Emirates has unveiled Emirates Courier Express, a premium door-to-door delivery service leveraging its global network and 250+ aircraft for faster, more

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UK government pledges £20 million to spur eVTOL and UAV industries

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The UK government has confirmed over £20 million in funding as part of a push to pave the way for electric air taxi use from 2028.

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Emerald ATR 72 nose-wheel loss inquiry points to improper maintenance

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UK investigators believe bearing overheat led to a nose-wheel being shed from an ATR 72-500 on departure from Edinburgh in October 2023, but the reason behind the failure could not be determined. The Emerald Airlines aircraft - with 55 passengers and a crew of four - continued to Belfast City, ...

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Air Canada launches Vancouver-Manila route, expanding Southeast Asia network

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Air Canada has inaugurated its newest international route, offering four weekly, year-round flights between Vancouver and Manila. This expansion

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Wizz Air sets ‘customer first’ objective with three-year transformation plan

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Budget carrier Wizz Air is rolling out a new three-year investment programme intended to prioritise customer service across its operation. It has unveiled the transformation plan - branded as the 'Customer First Compass' - stating that it aims to put customers "at the forefront" of its...

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SAS launches largest-ever summer expansion with 28 new routes

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SAS Scandinavian Airlines has announced its biggest summer expansion to date, adding 28 new routes across 17 countries and increasing capacity to 23

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Modification work to begin on last F-16 for USAF’s autonomous VENOM programme

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The final US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter destined to become an autonomous combat aircraft testbed has arrived at Eglin AFB, Florida.

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Senator Cruz suggests US Army is hiding ADS-B policies following midair collision

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US Senator Ted Cruz has torn into the US Army, suggesting the service is hiding policies related to the use of ADS-B on its helicopters and warning that another mid-air collision caused by one of its rotorcraft could amount to "murder".

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Swiftair 737 crash probe finds flaps remained retracted after hydraulic system turned off

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Lithuanian investigators have disclosed that the flaps of a Boeing 737-400 freighter remained retracted during its final approach to Vilnius, before the jet sank below the glideslope and crashed short of the runway.

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Brussels Airlines gears up to transport 1 million passengers during Easter and Spring break

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Brussels Airlines is set for a bustling Easter and spring holiday season, expecting to transport approximately 1 million passengers over the coming weeks.

British Airways welcomes summer schedule, including the addition of Kuala Lumpur and Tbilisi to its route map

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From worldairlinenews.com

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British Airways touched down in two new destinations this week, including the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, after a 12-year hiatus and in Kuala Lumpur for the first time in five years Both routes w…

Avelo Airlines Opens Wilmington, N.C. Base of Operations, Inaugurates 7 New Nonstop Routes and Adds Chicago O’Hare

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From worldairlinenews.com

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Affordable one-way fares start at $39Avelo currently serves 55 cities spanning 23 states, Puerto Rico and four international destinations: Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico and Dominican Republic Avelo Airl…