Airways NOTAM Jul 06-12

A weekly review of commercial flight

News

K2 Airways Cargo 737 Missing Off Karachi Coast, Search Underway

Pakistani authorities have launched a sea-and-air search after a K2 Airways Boeing 737 freighter lost contact en route from Sharja.

Ryanair 737 Window Rupture Followed Apparent Engine Fan-Blade Failure

Investigators examine a Ryanair 737-800 emergency after engine debris reportedly struck the fuselage, damaging a cabin window.

Saudia Tops Global On-Time Rankings as Flyadeal Leads Middle East, Africa

Cirium’s June 2026 data ranked Saudia first worldwide, while WestJet, Jeju Air, Turkish Airlines, Sky Airline, and flyadeal ranked among the top.

GOL Launches Rio de Janeiro–New York Flights With Wamos Air A330 Wet-lease

GOL will begin three weekly Rio–New York flights, marking the Brazilian carrier’s return to long-haul international flying.

In Photos: Boeing Opens Fourth 737 MAX Line at Everett Factory

Boeing’s new North Line will expand 737 MAX capacity beyond Renton as the program ramps toward 52 aircraft per month.

Opinion

Pod-Ed: SAS Bets on Copenhagen, easyJet Faces PE Scrutiny, and American Returns ORD–NRT

SK’s CPH hub bet, U2’s takeover drama, and AA’s ORD–NRT return frame this Pod-Ed episode.

This Week in History

7/06/1998: Hong Kong’s Iconic Kai Tak Airport Closes

On this day in 1998, the world-famous Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong closed its gates.

Analysis

Delta Holds 2026 Outlook as Revenue Strength Offsets Fuel Hit

Delta posted US$1.4B in adjusted pre-tax profit and reaffirmed full-year guidance despite its highest quarterly fuel expense.

Media

Get the August 2026 Issue of Airways

The August 2026 issue of Airways features a Boeing 737 MAX climbing through open skies in United’s current livery — a carrier that began on a mail route in Idaho and grew to connect the world. One hundred years on, the promise remains the same. Preview this issue on Airways Digital or purchase the print edition here.

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