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Edinburgh Airport has suspended all flights this morning, Friday 5 December, after a major IT failure hit its air traffic control systems.

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Edinburgh Airport Suspends All Flights Due to Air Traffic Control IT Failure
Edinburgh Airport has suspended all flights this morning, Friday 5 December, after an IT failure hit its air traffic control systems.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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ITA Airways will commence direct services between Rome (FCO) and Houston (IAH) in May 2026, becoming the first direct connection between the two hubs.

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ITA Airways to Launch Direct Flights from Rome to Houston
ITA Airways will commence direct services between Rome (FCO) and Houston (IAH) in May 2026, marking the first direct connection between the two hubs.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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The UK AAIB has released its final report into the fatal crash of a Spitfire MK 26B replica at Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, on 28 July 2024.

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AAIB Report: Fatal Spitfire MK 26B Accident at Enstone Airfield in July 2024
The UK AAIB has released its final report into the fatal crash of a Spitfire MK 26B replica at Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, on 28 July 2024.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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TAP Air Portugal has announced plans to introduce a new Premium Economy cabin class on its A330 and A321LR fleets starting in summer 2026.

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TAP Air Portugal Adds Premium Economy Cabin for Long-Haul Flights
TAP Air Portugal has announced plans to introduce a new Premium Economy cabin class on its A330 and A321LR fleets starting in summer 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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China Airlines has launched its new non-stop service from Taipei to Phoenix, becoming the first direct connection between Asia and Arizona’s capital.

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December 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed long-term lease agreements with AJet and Turkish Airlines for ten new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

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Turkish LCC AJet Secures Leases for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed long-term lease agreements with AJet and Turkish Airlines for ten new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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easyJet has unveiled two new routes for its Summer 2026 schedule, adding flights between Liverpool and Naples, and London Southend and Munich.

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easyJet Unveils New Summer Routes to Naples and Munich from Liverpool and Southend
easyJet has unveiled two new routes for its Summer 2026 schedule, adding flights between Liverpool and Naples, and Southend and Munich.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Air France is the latest in a number of airlines to secure slots at London Gatwick next year, launching a daily direct service to Paris in March 2026.

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Air France to Launch New Daily Flights from London Gatwick to Paris in 2026
Air France has secured slots at London Gatwick Airport next year, launching a twice-daily direct service to Paris on 29 March 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Delta Air Lines flight DL388, an A350-900 bound for Detroit from Shanghai, diverted to Tokyo (HND) after reporting a hydraulic problem on 28 November.

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Delta Air Lines A350-900 Diverts to Tokyo with Hydraulic Problem
Delta Air Lines flight DL388, an A350-900 bound for Detroit from Shanghai, diverted to Tokyo (HND) after reporting a hydraulic problem on 28 November.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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An Emirates A380-800 arriving from Dubai suffered damage to two wheels and tyres during its landing at Auckland Airport on 30 November.

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Emirates A380 Suffers Wheel Damage on Landing in Auckland
An Emirates A380-800 arriving from Dubai suffered damage to two wheels and tyres during its landing at Auckland Airport on 30 November.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Delta Air Lines expects roughly $5 billion of profit in 2025 after shaving about $200 million from Q4 pre‑tax results due to the government shutdown.

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Delta Air Lines Expects $200 Million Profit Hit from U.S. Government Shutdown
Delta Air Lines expects roughly $5 billion of profit in 2025 after the shaving about $200 million from Q4 pre‑tax results due to government shutdown.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Hi Fly has marked a historic moment with the successful landing of an Airbus A330 in Antarctica for the first time.

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December 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Adelaide, South Australia has become the very first city in Emirates’ worldwide network to see the new ultra-long-range Airbus A350-900ULR aircraft.

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Emirates A350-900ULR Makes its Debut in Adelaide
Adelaide becomes the very first city in Emirates’ worldwide network to see the new ultra-long-range Airbus A350-900ULR aircraft.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport has confirmed that the deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30, 2025.

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Malaysia Announces Resumption of Search for MH370
Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport has confirmed that the deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, 2025.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Latvia’s flag carrier airBaltic has taken delivery of its 51st Airbus A220-300 aircraft in Riga; becoming the second A220-300 to join the fleet this year.

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airBaltic Welcomes Its 51st Airbus A220-300 Aircraft
Latvia’s flag carrier airBaltic has taken delivery of its 51st Airbus A220-300 aircraft in Riga, becoming the second A220-300 to join the fleet this year.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Delta Air Lines flight DL162, an A330-900 enroute to Amsterdam from Minneapolis, diverted to Detroit after shutting down an engine inflight on 30 November.

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Delta Air Lines A330 Diverts to Detroit After Engine Shutdown
Delta Air Lines flight DL162, an A330-900 enroute to Amsterdam from Minneapolis, diverted to Detroit after shutting down an engine inflight on 30 November.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Continuing its Russian network expansion, Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has signed an agreement with St. Petersburg Airport to explore the prospect of direct flights.

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flynas Signs MoU with St. Petersburg Airport to Explore Direct Flights to Russia
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has signed an agreement with St. Petersburg Airport to explore the prospect of direct flights.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced a new partnership with German leisure airline Condor, to expand transatlantic travel options.

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Southwest Airlines Partners with Condor for New Transatlantic Flights
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced a new partnership with German leisure airline Condor, to expand transatlantic travel options.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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JetBlue has lowered its operational outlook for 2025, citing fallout from the effects of Hurricane Melissa, the government shutdown and the A320 emergency AD groundings.

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JetBlue Cuts Year-End Outlook After Hurricane, Government Shutdown, and A320 Safety Issue
JetBlue has lowered its operational outlook for 2025, citing fallout from the effects of Hurricane Melissa, the government shutdown and the A320 emergency AD groundings.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Boeing’s CFO has delivered an upbeat message, saying that recovery is "in full force", and the 737 and 787 programs should see year-over-year delivery growth in 2026.

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Boeing Eyes 737 and 787 Delivery Growth in 2026
Boeing’s CFO has delivered an upbeat message, saying that 737 and 787 programs should see year-over-year delivery growth in 2026.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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India's DGCA has grounded an Air India A320 after the aircraft operated eight commercial passenger flights with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).

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Air India A320 Flew Eight Times with Expired Airworthiness Certificate: DGCA Launches Probe
India's DGCA has grounded an Air India A320 after it operated 8 passenger flights with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).
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December 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Virgin Australia expands its international long-haul network with the launch of its first daily Melbourne–Doha service ahead of the busy Christmas travel period.

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December 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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GE Aerospace has revealed plans to invest £19 million over the next three years in its world-class engine maintenance facility in Wales.

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GE Aerospace to Invest £19 Million to Modernise Wales Site
GE Aerospace has revealed plans to invest £19 million over the next three years in its world-class engine maintenance facility in Wales.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Marks the official start of Luxair’s ambitious fleet renewal programme, the airline's first Embraer E195-E2 has recently touched down in Luxembourg.

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December 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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As part of its infrastructure modernisation strategy, Cornwall Airport Newquay has announced a planned upgrade to its existing radar system.

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Cornwall Airport Newquay Unveils Major Radar Upgrade
As part of its infrastructure modernisation strategy, Cornwall Airport Newquay has announced a planned upgrade to its existing radar system.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM