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Qatar Airways to Launch Western Sydney Flights in 2027

Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights between Doha and Western Sydney International Airport starting 15 December 2027.

Oct 21, 20263 min

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Qatar Airways to Launch Western Sydney Flights in 2027

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United Airlines Boeing 777 Returns to SFO After Engine Issue

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 returned to San Francisco after the crew shut down a Pratt & Whitney engine due to severe vibrations at 28,000 feet.

Oct 10, 20263 min

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United Airlines Boeing 777 Returns to SFO After Engine Issue

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British Airways Restores Daily London-Buenos Aires Flights

British Airways will launch daily non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Buenos Aires on March 28, 2027, as part of a 25% capacity increase.

Oct 7, 20263 min

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British Airways Restores Daily London-Buenos Aires Flights

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British Airways BA295 and Flydubai FZ1073 Emergency Events

British Airways flight BA295 and Flydubai flight FZ1073 both executed emergency descents following critical mid-air incidents in late 2026.

Oct 6, 20264 min

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British Airways BA295 and Flydubai FZ1073 Emergency Events

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British Airways BA295 Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow

A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER returned to London Heathrow after a rapid descent of 28,000 feet prompted by an unspecified technical issue.

Oct 6, 20264 min

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British Airways BA295 Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow

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US Treasury Iran Sanctions Target 27 Airlines, Mahan Air

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, to disrupt illicit procurement networks used by the Iranian government.

Sep 9, 20264 min

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US Treasury Iran Sanctions Target 27 Airlines, Mahan Air

Regulatory

FAA Issues Emergency ADs for Trent 700 and 800 Engines

The FAA adopted an EASA emergency directive mandating engine de-pairing for Rolls-Royce Trent 700 and 800 engines to prevent dual in-flight shutdowns.

Sep 6, 20264 min

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FAA Issues Emergency ADs for Trent 700 and 800 Engines

Safety

Emirates A380 Swapped for 777s on Two Major US Routes

Emirates will suspend A380 service to IAD and IAH, replacing them with Boeing 777s due to airspace constraints and a 50.7% route load factor.

Aug 16, 20265 min

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Emirates A380 Swapped for 777s on Two Major US Routes

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Mahan Air Boeing 777s Transferred via UAE Intermediaries

Mahan Air and other Iranian carriers acquired 15 passenger aircraft via UAE intermediaries, bypassing US sanctions.

Aug 14, 20265 min

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Mahan Air Boeing 777s Transferred via UAE Intermediaries

Regulatory

Air Peace Boeing 777 Grounded in Johannesburg After Incident

An Air Peace evacuation flight for Nigerians in South Africa was delayed after a shattered windshield forced the deployment of a replacement aircraft.

Jul 9, 20263 min

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Air Peace Boeing 777 Grounded in Johannesburg After Incident

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Emirates Adds Third Daily Flight to Nairobi

Emirates has launched a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi, increasing weekly frequency to 21 and expanding vital cargo and passenger capacity.

Jul 2, 20263 min

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