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bloomberg.com - Danny Lee - Embraer Nears Regional Jet Order From Japan Airlines in Blow to Airbus
Embraer Nears Regional Jet Order From Japan Airlines in Blow to Airbus
Bloomberg

Japan Airlines Co. is leaning toward choosing Brazil's Embraer SA over Airbus SE for an order of about 20 regional jets, according to people familiar with the matter. Japan's national carrier, which has been weighing whether to order Embraer's E2…

newsweek.com - Alex Backus - Airlines 'Panicking' as Trump Admin Launches AI Air Traffic System-Democrat
Airlines 'Panicking' as Trump Admin Launches AI Air Traffic System-Democrat
Newsweek

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday rolled out a new artificial intelligence-supported tool designed to spot potential air traffic problems before they happen and reduce delays and cancellations, as Representative Don Beyer called…

independent.co.uk - Amelia Neath - This airline was voted the best in the world at the Oscars of aviation
This airline was voted the best in the world at the Oscars of aviation
The Independent

A list of the world's top 20 airlines has been revealed at the “Oscars of the aviation industry,” but only one UK carrier made the cut. Held by London-based aviation rating organisation Skytrax, the winners are decided by what is…

standard.co.uk - Rosie Shead - Airlines demand action after second air traffic control issue in a fortnight
Airlines demand action after second air traffic control issue in a fortnight
Evening Standard

Airlines have demanded urgent action after a second air traffic control issue in less than two weeks caused further flight disruption. Flights have been delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic control issue on…

bbc.co.uk - Adam Goldsmith - Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month
Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month
BBC

Airlines have criticised the UK's air traffic control over a second glitch this month that has caused flight delays and cancellations. EasyJet said the incident 'once again calls into question the resilience' of the system, while Wizz Air said…

rediff.com - Hemant Waje - All Iranian airlines to be shutdown globally from Sept 23: US
All Iranian airlines to be shutdown globally from Sept 23: US
Rediff.com

The United States is set to enforce a global shutdown of Iranian airlines from Wednesday, September 23, as the Trump administration escalates economic pressure on Tehran by threatening secondary sanctions against any foreign entity providing…

rediff.com - Rediff News - All Iran airlines to be shutdown globally from Sept 23: US
All Iran airlines to be shutdown globally from Sept 23: US
Rediff.com

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out of international travel from Wednesday (local time), on September 23, as Washington threatens secondary sanctions against foreign…

nypost.com - Reda Wigle - Airlines with the best economy seats, according to experts
Airlines with the best economy seats, according to experts
New York Post

Economy seats conjure images of minimal legroom, uncomfortable proximity to fellow passengers, and paltry snacks. However, not all economy seats are created equal, and experts say the experience can vary from tolerable to miserable depending on the…

smh.com.au - Andrew Cornell - A confusing airline name, but this business class is excellent
A confusing airline name, but this business class is excellent
The Sydney Morning Herald

Route Taipei to Melbourne CI57 Frequency Four flights weekly (increasing to five from October 28) Aircraft Airbus A350-900 Class Business; seat 1K, window Flight time 9 hours, 10 minutes Transferring from Seoul – where check-in was seamless…

cnbc.com - Justina Lee - Oil rises amid worries of growing Iran-U.S. tensions after Bessent issues Iranian airline shutdown warning
Oil rises amid worries of growing Iran-U.S. tensions after Bessent issues Iranian airline shutdown warning
CNBC

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that all Iranian airlines will be shut down from Wednesday. Investors are still keeping an eye on a possible diplomatic solution as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to fly to the United…

zerohedge.com - Tyler Durden - Bessent Declares All Iran Airlines To Be 'Shut Down Around The World' Wednesday
Bessent Declares All Iran Airlines To Be 'Shut Down Around The World' Wednesday
Zero Hedge

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared on Monday that by Wednesday Sept. 23, 'all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world. ' 'If they land, you cannot provide them with fuel, you cannot provide them with landing services, you…

aljazeera.com - Al Jazeera Staff - US threatens to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday
US threatens to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday
Al Jazeera

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Iranian airlines could effectively be shut out of international travel from Wednesday, as Washington threatens foreign companies with secondary sanctions if they continue servicing the country's…

bgr.com - Gerard Griessel - The American Airlines Laptop Fire Could Spark Changes In Airplane Safety And Insurance
The American Airlines Laptop Fire Could Spark Changes In Airplane Safety And Insurance
BGR

On August 21, 2026, an American Airlines Airbus A321-200 carrying 133 people was on approach to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when the pilots advised air traffic control that a fire had broken out in the airplane's cabin and requested a…

timeout.com - Melissa Woodley - The world's best airlines of 2026 have been named - where did Qantas rank?
The world's best airlines of 2026 have been named - where did Qantas rank?
Time Out

News The Flying Kangaroo jumped two spots in the Skytrax awards, just missing out on a top-ten spot Written by Melissa Woodley Editor, Time Out Australia Awards season is officially in full swing! From the World's 50 Best Hotels and the Michelin…

newswire.ca - EVA Air Wins Three No. 1 Honors at 2026 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, Earns 5-Star Airline Certification for 11th Consecutive Year
EVA Air Wins Three No. 1 Honors at 2026 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, Earns 5-Star Airline Certification for 11th Consecutive Year
CNW

TAIPEI, Sept. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- EVA Air once again earned top honors at the prestigious SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, taking first place in three categories: World's Best Premium Economy Class, World's Best Premium Economy Class Airline Amenities…

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