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Heavy rains from a “Dana,” an isolated high-altitude depression, have led to severe flooding across Catalonia, with Barcelona’s airport partially submerged and about 50 flights cancelled.

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Air France's flights have already been rerouted to avoid the Red Sea basin.

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It's believed that Russia had plotted a terror attack on US-bound flights, by trying to place incendiary devices onboard aircraft.

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The aim is to meet 40% of California's aviation fuel needs via SAF in the coming years.

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"We are adapting to a complex and fast-changing operating environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain challenges." its CEO said.

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Spirit Airlines has already had several rounds of furloughs in 2024, cutting capacity, in part, due to issues with the PW1100G engine.

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Christian Scherer, the current CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, has worked at the company since 1984.

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However, the BEA disputed the claims that there was an onboard explosion.

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Unlike the previous offer, Boeing's newest contract proposal was endorsed by the union.

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Ryanair has officially opened its Engineering Training Academy at Prestwick Airport, marking a £5 million investment that will generate 500 skilled jobs for engineers and mechanics in the region.

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The passenger has been charged with assault after attacking a sleeping, deaf, and nonverbal man on the flight.

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Glass entered the flight deck, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.

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A tragic accident at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Saturday morning resulted in the death of an Aviator Finland employee during aircraft maintenance. The incident occurred around 05:00 on a restricted staging pad when the worker was trapped between an aircraft and a service vehicle used to empty the plane’s lavatory.

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The plane has remained on the apron since.

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Airbus plans to complete its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems by 2024 as part of the deal announced in July.

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The incident occurred earlier today.

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Kansai International Airport in Japan can't be held responsible for the less superlative performance of airlines or other stops on a traveller's journey, but it claims its handlers never lose a bag.

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Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus have inaugurated India’s first private sector aircraft Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the C295 military transport aircraft in Vadodara, Gujarat. This landmark facility, launched with the support of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez, is part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative to strengthen local aerospace and defence manufacturing.

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LATAM Airlines Group has ordered 10 additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options for five more, reinforcing its position as Latin America’s largest 787 operator. This order will grow LATAM’s Dreamliner fleet to 52 aircraft by 2030, supporting its expansion plans and commitment to sustainability.

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Captain Cristina Preda has made history as the new Flight Operations Director at DAN AIR, becoming the first woman in Europe to hold this significant airline leadership role.

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The future of the Lilium Jet looks uncertain, as the company files for self-administered bankruptcy, looking for new investors or a buyer.

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62,904 solar panels are set to generate up to 39MWp of clean energy between both DXB and DWC.

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However, the strike at Boeing will continue for the time being.

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Breeze's Embraer fleet will continue flying scheduled flights longer than initially planned.

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The narrowbody orders accompany the airline's widebody Boeing 787 order.

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