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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 10d

A Eurowings A319-100 conducting a repositioning flight to Dusseldorf made a return to Hamburg after reporting an odour in the cockpit on 8 October.

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Eurowings A319 Returns to Hamburg Reporting Odour in Cockpit

A Eurowings A319-100 conducting a repositioning flight to Dusseldorf made a return to Hamburg after reporting an odour in the cockpit on 8 October.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 10d

United Airlines' Summer 2026 schedule will add nonstop Newark services to four new European cities - Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela.

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United Airlines Unveils Summer 2026 Schedule with New Transatlantic Destinations

United's Summer 2026 schedule will add nonstop Newark services to four new European cities - Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 10d

Delta Air Lines now eyes a strong finish to 2025, posting record revenue earnings for the third quarter which exceeded expectations.

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Delta Air Lines Reports Strong Q3 Earnings

Delta Air Lines now eyes a strong finish to 2025, posting record revenue earnings for the third quarter which exceeded expectations.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 10d

SWISS celebrated a historic moment as its first Airbus A350, registered HB-IFA, touched down at Zurich Airport on Thursday afternoon.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 10d

Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted responsibility for the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 on December 25, 2024 by Russian air defences.

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Putin Admits Russian Air Defenses Downed Azerbaijan Airlines Flight

Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted responsibility for the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 by Russian air defences.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 10d

U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has warned air traffic controllers that those who call in sick repeatedly could face termination, as the government shutdown continues.

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Government Shutdown: Air Traffic Controllers Who Call in Sick Face Termination Threats

U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has warned air traffic controllers that those who call in sick repeatedly could face termination.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 11d

SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight SK1684, a CRJ-900 enroute to Copenhagen from Milan, diverted to Zurich after reporting smoke in the cabin on 6 October.

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SAS CRJ-900 Diverts to Zurich Due to Smoke in Cabin

SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight SK1684, a CRJ-900 enroute to Copenhagen from Milan, diverted to Zurich after reporting smoke in the cabin on 6 October.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 11d

Air Transat will add exclusive transatlantic routes such as Quebec City–Marseille and Ottawa–London Gatwick to its summer 2026 network.

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Air Transat Expands Summer 2026 Network with New Routes and Year-Round Options

Air Transat will add exclusive transatlantic routes such as Quebec City–Marseille and Ottawa–London Gatwick to its summer 2026 network.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 11d

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced the launch of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26.

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Riyadh Air Announces Inaugural London Flights

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced the launch of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 11d

The Norwegian Group - Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe - has seen strong momentum into autumn, welcoming 2.7 million passengers in September.

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Norwegian Group Sees Strong September with 2.7 Million Passengers

The Norwegian Group - Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe - has seen strong momentum into autumn, welcoming 2.7 million passengers in September.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 11d

Air Canada's route network is set for expansion and growth, ahead of the impending arrival of the Airbus A321XLR aircraft in 2026.

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Air Canada Prepares for Airbus A321XLR Deployment, Unlocking New Markets

Air Canada's route network is set for expansion and growth, ahead of the impending arrival of the Airbus A321XLR aircraft in 2026.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 11d

India's Prime Minister Modi has inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), with commercial operations now slated to begin in December.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 12d

Brussels Airport has successfully conducted a biennial full-scale emergency exercise involving 300 participants, including crisis actors, emergency responders, and assessors.

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Brussels Airport Successfully Conducts Large-Scale Emergency Drill

Brussels Airport has conducted a biennial full-scale emergency exercise involving 300 participants, including crisis actors, emergency responders, and assessors.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 12d

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline, has announced a partnership with Uber to deliver a seamless travel experience for travellers.

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Riyadh Air and Uber Announce Strategic Partnership

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline, has announced a partnership with Uber to deliver a seamless travel experience for travellers

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 12d

India’s Civil Aviation Minister has firmly denied allegations of manipulation in the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) probe into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171.

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India’s Civil Aviation Minister Denies Manipulation in Air India Crash Probe

India’s Civil Aviation Minister firmly denied allegations of manipulation in the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) probe into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 12d

AEGEAN Airlines, via its subsidiary Olympic Air, has introduced a new ATR 72-600 to its fleet, with two further aircraft slated for delivery by December 2026.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 12d

Flights have been delayed across major U.S. airports as the ongoing government shutdown sees increased strains on air traffic control.

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Government Shutdown Causes Widespread Flight Delays at US Airports

Flights have been delayed across major U.S. airports as the ongoing government shutdown sees increased strains on air traffic control.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 12d

Airbus marked the 12,260th A320 family aircraft delivery, officially surpassing the Boeing 737 as the most-delivered commercial jetliner in history.

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Airbus A320 Overtakes Boeing 737 as the Most-Delivered Jetliner in History

Airbus marked the 12,260th A320 family aircraft delivery, officially surpassing the Boeing 737 as the most-delivered commercial jetliner in history.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 13d

Scandinavian Airlines has announced an expanded agreement with Virgin Atlantic, giving SAS customers greater access to several long-haul destinations.

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SAS Deepens Commercial Partnership with Virgin Atlantic

Scandinavian Airlines enters expanded agreement with Virgin Atlantic, giving SAS customers greater access to several long-haul destinations.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 13d

An EVA Air Boeing 787-9 sustained a tail strike while conducting a go around from short final approach to Taipei (TPE), Taiwan on 4 October.

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EVA Air B787-9 Sustains Tail Strike on Go Around in Taipei

An EVA Air Boeing 787-9 sustained a tail strike while conducting a go around from an approach to Taipei, Taiwan on 4 October.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 13d

Etihad Airways is expanding its Southeast Asia reach, inaugurating flights to Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia and Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 13d

Emirates has launched a state-of-the-art facility in Dubai, the Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence, to train its 25,000 cabin crew.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 13d

Starting October 26, 2025, IndiGo will introduce daily direct flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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IndiGo Launches Daily Direct Flights from Mumbai to London Heathrow

Starting October 26, 2025, IndiGo will introduce daily direct flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 13d

Airbus and Boeing have confirmed they are not rushing to replace their flagship narrowbody aircraft, the A320 and 737 families, Reuters reports.

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Airbus and Boeing Delay Replacements for A320 and 737 Families

Airbus and Boeing have confirmed they are not rushing to replace their flagship narrowbody aircraft, the A320 and 737 families, says Reuters.

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 14d

Delta Air Lines flight DL59, an A330neo bound for Boston, declared an emergency and returned to London after reporting fumes in the cockpit on 5 October.

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Delta Air Lines A330neo Returns to London After Reporting Fumes in Cockpit

Delta Air Lines flight DL59, an A330neo bound for Boston, declared an emergency and returned to London with fumes in the cockpit on 5 Oct.

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