Airways NOTAM August 3-9

A weekly review of commercial flight

News

Delta Narita Return Escalates Seattle Battle With Alaska

Delta’s planned Narita return adds a second Tokyo flight and intensifies its Seattle rivalry with Alaska.

Brazil Restricts Flybondi Ticket Sales After 79% Cancellation Rate

ANAC blocked sales for three planned Flybondi markets and may halt Galeão sales after widespread July cancellations.

FAA Certifies Boeing 737-7, Clearing Smallest MAX Variant for Delivery

FAA approval clears Boeing’s smallest 737 MAX variant for delivery, with Southwest preparing to receive the first aircraft.

Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO

Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its next CEO and managing director.

easyJet Agrees to £5.7 Billion Apollo Takeover

easyJet backs Apollo’s £5.7 billion offer, with ownership rules now central to the proposed take-private deal.

Opinion

Eve eVTOL Completes First Partial Transition Flight as Economics Come Into Focus

Eve activated its eVTOL prototype’s rear pusher in flight, beginning the transition toward wing-borne flight.

This Week in History

8/03/1994: First Jordanian Jet Enters Israeli Airspace

King Hussein’s aircraft flew across Israeli airspace in 1994, the first time a Jordanian jet did so.

Analysis

Expected rollout: Airbus Has Five Months to Deliver Another 452 Aircraft

Airbus needs 452 deliveries by year-end. Its required pace exceeds every August-November month since 2023.

Media

Airways September 2026 Issue Out Now

The September 2026 issue of Airways features Breeze Airways. Five years after its 2021 launch, the carrier has grown from startup to established operator with transcontinental routes. Preview this issue on Airways Digital or purchase the print edition here.

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