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Aviation industry representatives are calling for flexibility to suspend new border checks if queues get too long in July and August. European Commission officials have agreed to meet with airline industry representatives in the coming days to discuss concerns about the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), after the sector urged the bloc to allow member states… The post EU officials call ‘urgent’ meeting with airlines and airports over feared EES ‘chaos’ first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The airline hopes to up-gauge its Singapore flights to widebody aircraft “at some point”. Oman Air launched flights from Muscat to Singapore on 2 July, returning to the city-state after more than nine years. This time, the direct flights are operated by its Boeing 737 Max 8s – instead of its now-retired Airbus A330s. With… The post Oman Air operates its longest narrowbody flight with Singapore return first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Lessor Avolon will purchase 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft ordered by Frontier Airlines, after its parent company Bohai Leasing… Avolon to buy 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft ordered by Frontier Airlines appeared first on AeroTime.

Nearly 500 flights a day reflect the strong growth in daily flight movements By Rafiq Vayani Abu Dhabi, UAE, 02 July 2026: Abu Dhabi Airports has recorded strong traffic growth at Zayed International Airport (AUH), with average daily passenger and flight volumes surpassing levels recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures reflect AUH’s … The post Abu Dhabi Airports reports strong traffic growth at Zayed International Airport, with daily volumes exceeding 2025 levels appeared first on Biz Today.

Gulfstream Aerospace announced on July 1, 2026, that one of its new G800 ultra-long-haul jets had completed the… Gulfstream G800 breaks cruise speed record with farthest, fastest flight appeared first on AeroTime.

Emirates SkyCargo Deploys First 777-300ERSF Emirates SkyCargo expands its fleet with the first 777-300ERSF, boosting cargo capacity and advancing plans for a global cargo hub at Al Maktoum Airport. jill.angelini@… Wed, 07/01/2026 - 21:03 Author Alan Dron Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Airlines, Airports Beg Europe To Ease Border Controls Airports and airlines urge the EU to suspend EES during peak season as border delays disrupt passengers and strain operations. jill.angelini@… Wed, 07/01/2026 - 20:10 Author Alan Dron Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

Israel Advances Tel Aviv Airport Expansion Israel is moving forward with an expansion of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, signaling confidence in the long-term recovery of the country’s aviation sector. jill.angelini@… Wed, 07/01/2026 - 18:43 Author David Casey Content source Routes Aviation Daily Primary Category Airports & Networks