The U.S. air traffic control system’s recent shortcomings underscore that a true modernization is well past due.

The world has not known much peace this century, but usually that has meant only good news for the aerospace and defense industry.

Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines is already lining up new aircraft deliveries for the 2030s, after deliveries of its current tranches of airliners conclude.

Finnair has bought six Airbus A321s that it formerly leased from BOC Aviation at a cost of over €200 million ($219 million).

The concerns have arisen following ramp inspections by EASA personnel of several Egyptian carriers’ aircraft in recent months.

Virgin Australia plans to insource its baggage handling for international operations, as the airline looks to boost its overseas route network.

For Turkish Airlines, Australia remains the last continent where it is not operating.

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