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How SAHCO Secured Major Airline Deals and Boosted Safety in 2025

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) strengthened its Nigeria ground handling position in 2025 by securing deals with Ethiopian Airlines, renewing IATA ISAGO certification, and reporting strong financial growth.

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How SAHCO Secured Major Airline Deals and Boosted Safety in 2025
BUSINESS

Elroy Air and Barq Invest $200M to Build Chaparral Autonomous Cargo Aircraft in Abu Dhabi

Elroy Air and Barq Group are forming a joint venture with a $200 million investment to establish an Abu Dhabi facility for manufacturing the Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft, boosting MENA logistics.

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Elroy Air and Barq Invest $200M to Build Chaparral Autonomous Cargo Aircraft in Abu Dhabi
MANUFACTURING

Air Canada and WestJet Settle into SAN's New Terminal 1: What It Means for Travelers.

Air Canada and WestJet completed their move to the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport (SAN), marking a key milestone in the airport's expansion project.

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Air Canada and WestJet Settle into SAN's New Terminal 1: What It Means for Travelers.
AIRPORTS

Qatar Airways' 9,032-Mile Doha-Auckland Service: An Ultra-Long-Haul Flagship.

Qatar Airways' 9,032-mile Doha (DOH) to Auckland (AKL) service, operated by the Airbus A350-1000, is one of the world's longest non-stop flights, enhancing global connectivity.

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Qatar Airways' 9,032-Mile Doha-Auckland Service: An Ultra-Long-Haul Flagship.
AIRLINES

Why IATA, A4E, and ERA Fear EU261 Overhaul Will Ground Routes

IATA, A4E, and ERA warn the European Parliament's push to tighten EU261 passenger rights rules will ignore operational costs and threaten route viability.

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Why IATA, A4E, and ERA Fear EU261 Overhaul Will Ground Routes
REGULATORY

Air Canada Commits to 30 Airbus A321XLR Jets for Transatlantic Network Growth.

Air Canada has ordered 30 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with first deliveries in 2026, to significantly expand its transatlantic and long-haul network.

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Air Canada Commits to 30 Airbus A321XLR Jets for Transatlantic Network Growth.
AIRLINES

Why Did EASA Mandate Immediate Inspections for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Engines?

EASA issued an emergency airworthiness directive for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, mandating immediate inspections due to reported increased vibration levels and structural failure risk.

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Why Did EASA Mandate Immediate Inspections for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Engines?
SAFETY

What Happens When Pilots Are Forced to Divert a Flight 'Land ASAP'?

Pilots face complex, high-stakes decisions when forced to divert a flight, assessing suitable diversion airport options based on weather, facilities, and pilot flight duty limits.

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What Happens When Pilots Are Forced to Divert a Flight 'Land ASAP'?
SAFETY

Lufthansa Cancels Israel Flights as Iran Tensions Spur Global Evacuations

Lufthansa has canceled flights to Israel amid escalating Iran-US military tensions, prompting the UK to close its Tehran embassy and Spain to urge citizen evacuations.

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Lufthansa Cancels Israel Flights as Iran Tensions Spur Global Evacuations
SAFETY

Baggage Handler Action Threatens Copenhagen Airport Flight Delays

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) faces potential flight delays after Menzies baggage handlers held a Danish union meeting, affecting airlines like British Airways and Finnair.

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Baggage Handler Action Threatens Copenhagen Airport Flight Delays
AIRPORTS

New Fines and Tech Target Disruptive Airline Passenger Behavior on Flights

Regulators and airlines are implementing new measures, including fines and technology, to curb disruptive passenger behavior like 'aisle lice' and 'gate lice' following a rise in non-compliance incidents.

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New Fines and Tech Target Disruptive Airline Passenger Behavior on Flights
AIRLINES

Boeing Averts 737 MAX Crash Trial with Last-Minute US Settlement

Boeing reached an "11th hour" settlement in a US civil case with a Canadian family over the Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 crash, averting a high-profile trial; financial terms are confidential.

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Boeing Averts 737 MAX Crash Trial with Last-Minute US Settlement
SAFETY

Will Boeing 777X Certification Slide Past 2027 Due to New FAA Demands?

Boeing's 777X certification faces new uncertainty as the FAA reportedly requests additional safety enhancements for the critical flight control system, risking further delays past the 2027 EIS target.

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Will Boeing 777X Certification Slide Past 2027 Due to New FAA Demands?
MANUFACTURING

United Airlines Faces Lawsuit After 737 Technician Fired During Cancer Treatment

United Airlines faces a federal lawsuit from a 737 aircraft technician who alleges he was wrongfully terminated during a chemotherapy session, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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United Airlines Faces Lawsuit After 737 Technician Fired During Cancer Treatment
BUSINESS

Lufthansa Group Commits to Starlink Wi-Fi for Entire 850-Aircraft Fleet

Lufthansa Group will equip its entire 850-aircraft fleet with Starlink high-speed internet, starting in H2 2026, with free access for Travel ID users.

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Lufthansa Group Commits to Starlink Wi-Fi for Entire 850-Aircraft Fleet
TECHNOLOGY

Boeing Reclaims Top Spot in Annual Orders, Surpassing Rival Airbus Since 2018

US aviation giant Boeing secured 1,075 net commercial plane orders in 2025, topping European rival Airbus for the first time since 2018 and signaling a market shift.

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Boeing Reclaims Top Spot in Annual Orders, Surpassing Rival Airbus Since 2018
MANUFACTURING

NTSB Reveals Broken Part in Fatal UPS MD-11 Crash Failed Four Times Before

NTSB's factual report on the November 2025 UPS MD-11 crash revealed a critical engine mount part that failed was documented by Boeing to have failed four times previously, raising questions about maintenance and safety warnings.

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NTSB Reveals Broken Part in Fatal UPS MD-11 Crash Failed Four Times Before
SAFETY

How Cambodia’s New 4F Airport Accommodates the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747

Techo International Airport (KTI), Cambodia's new 4F-rated gateway, is operational, replacing Phnom Penh International Airport and boosting Southeast Asia's air travel capacity to 13 million passengers in Phase 1.

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How Cambodia’s New 4F Airport Accommodates the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747
AIRPORTS

FAA Launches Probe After Delta 737 and American A321 Near Collision at JFK

The FAA is investigating a serious runway incursion at JFK Airport after a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 nearly collided with an American Airlines Airbus A321.

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FAA Launches Probe After Delta 737 and American A321 Near Collision at JFK
SAFETY

Why the Kenya Airways grounded fleet exposes a deep aviation supply chain crisis.

Kenya Airways issued a 2025 profit warning after a global spare parts shortage grounded its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, reversing its historic 2024 profit.

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Why the Kenya Airways grounded fleet exposes a deep aviation supply chain crisis.
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