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Politics · United StatesNoem's DHS bought jets from donor's firm for $214 million
The Department of Homeland Security agreed to pay $214 million for five aircraft from a company chaired by a political donor to Kristi Noem. The purchases occurred on Noem's last day as DHS secretary, with reports indicating substantial markups on the planes.
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Business & EconomyCanadian Business: Key Events and Reports This Week
This week in Canadian business features the Quebec election, August trade figures, Aritzia's quarterly results, and the September jobs report. Analysts will also be watching the Aviation Day conference.
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Flydubai suspends Israel flights after co-pilot incident
Flydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel for six days following an incident aboard flight FZ1073. An Omani co-pilot is suspected of attempting a terror attack, prompting emergency consultations among Israeli leadership. The airline is cooperating with authorities during the investigation.
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Politics · IndiaIndia explores China airspace route to bypass Pakistan
India is negotiating with China for an alternative air route over Xinjiang to mitigate the impact of Pakistan's continued closure of its airspace. The proposed route could significantly shorten flight times to Europe and North America.
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Business & EconomyLufthansa CEO expects higher jet fuel costs to exceed €1.5bn
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr anticipates that additional jet fuel costs for the year will surpass the €1.5 billion previously flagged. He attributes these rising expenses to the ongoing Iran war and escalating oil prices, while reaffirming the airline's operating profit forecast.
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Politics · Middle EastUS Considers Sanctions Waiver for Iran-Iraq Flights
The US is contemplating a temporary sanctions waiver to permit flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, specifically for religious pilgrims. Iraqi Airways could operate these flights for a month, with potential for extension, while Iran has filed a complaint with ICAO.
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Politics · Middle EastUS to Shut Down Iranian Airlines, Citing Sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that all Iranian airlines will cease operations worldwide from Wednesday, September 23. The move, backed by threats of secondary sanctions, aims to restrict Iran's access to international financial and commercial networks.
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Politics · United StatesTrump's claim on Canada jet certification called misleading
Donald Trump claimed Canada delayed certifying Gulfstream jets for a decade to favour its own aircraft sector. Aviation experts and Transport Canada state that separate certification processes and safety reviews explain the timeline, with approvals finally granted in February.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineUkrainian intelligence strikes Russian Su‑24 in occupied Crimea on 7 September
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said its Active Operations Department struck a Russian Su‑24 in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 7 September. Video shows tail number 49; the extent of damage is still being evaluated.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to fly to Ireland on Qatari-gifted Boeing 747
President Trump is scheduled to travel to Ireland next week on a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar. This trip marks his first international flight on the jet since a security threat in July prompted him to depart Turkey on a different aircraft.
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