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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is being forced to intervene in the flight operations of one of the world's busiest hubs. To prevent a potential operational collapse at Chicago O'Hare Airport during the upcoming 2026 summer season, the agency is proposing a cap of 2.800 flight movements per day. This move is a direct response to the
Israel's national airline, El Al, has announced the partial restart of its international flight operations from Ben Gurion Airport. As of Sunday, March 8, 2026, passengers are once again being transported on international routes, following a decision by the national aviation authorities. This step comes as part of a gradual expansion of operations at the major hub.
Polish national airline LOT Polish Airlines has begun upgrading its long-haul fleet and is now offering Wi-Fi services on board. The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft has already been successfully equipped with the necessary hardware and put into regular service. The airline plans a rapid expansion of the service.
The security situation in the Eastern Mediterranean is deteriorating significantly. According to sources within the Turkish Ministry of Defense in Ankara, the Turkish government is currently considering the permanent or temporary deployment of F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus. These considerations are part of a comprehensive set of security measures being implemented by the Turkish government.
After a six-year hiatus, direct flights between the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai and the Swedish capital Stockholm will resume in the summer of 2026. As announced by China Eastern Airlines and the Swedish airport operator Swedavia on March 9, 2026, the route will operate three times a week starting June 22, 2026.
Canadian airline Air Canada has begun integrating Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft into the fleet of its subsidiary Air Canada Rouge. This move marks a significant shift in the strategy of the leisure carrier, which previously relied primarily on older Airbus models. The first modernized aircraft was already delivered in
An incident in Indonesian domestic air traffic is currently under investigation by the national airline Garuda Indonesia and the relevant aviation authorities. On March 7, 2026, after a Boeing 737-800 landed at Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport in Pekanbaru, extensive damage was discovered to the radome, the aircraft's nose fairing.
The Polish state airline LOT Polish Airlines has announced special flights to bring Polish tourists back from Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This measure is due to massive disruptions in international air traffic caused by the escalating tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel.
Brazilian aerospace group Embraer has set ambitious goals for fiscal year 2026 and looks back on a historically strong year in 2025. With a planned delivery target of up to 255 aircraft and a targeted revenue increase to up to US$8,5 billion, the company is continuing its expansion. This is despite global trade barriers, in particular...
Norwegian long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways is responding to current market dynamics and expanding its flight offerings between London Gatwick and Bangkok at short notice. The company has added extra frequencies to its schedule for the period between March 9th and 12th, 2026. Specifically, two additional rotations will be offered to address capacity constraints.
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