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Starlux Airlines launches first European route with Taipei-Prague flight：Starlux Airlines launched its first European route on August 1, 2026, with an inaugural flight between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). This makes Starlux the second Taiwanese carrier to serve the Czech capital directly, following China Airlines. Starlux Airlines launches first

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American Airlines Launches 84-Mile Route Last Flown 27 Years Ago：American Airlines is resurrecting an extremely short regional route measuring only 84 miles in distance, which was last flown 27 years ago. According to report material published by Simple Flying on August 3, 2026, the operational launch brings scheduled commercial air service back to the short sector after nearly three decades of non-operation. American Airlines Launches 84-Mile

Boeing 737 MAX 10 wraps final certification flight testing, targets FAA nod in 2026：The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration stated on July 27, 2026, that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets registered in the United States may have been incorrectly installed and require inspection and correction. The FAA has asked operators to inspect the affected aircraft. Boeing 737 MAX 10 wraps final

Airbus A321XLR Challenges Traditional Hub-and-Spoke Airline Network Model：the traditional hub-and-spoke network model is facing a direct challenge from the Airbus A321XLR, the newest addition to the manufacturer's A320 aircraft family. This development could slowly trigger a global shift in airline network structures in the coming years. Airbus A321XLR Challenges

Edelweiss Air Appoints Edi Wolfensberger as CEO to Succeed Bernd Bauer：Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss Air announced on July 31, 2026, that Edi Wolfensberger will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on October 1, 2026. Wolfensberger, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Eurowings, will succeed Bernd Bauer following Bauer's 12-year tenure leading the carrier. Edelweiss Air Appoints Edi

Willie Walsh Begins First Day as IndiGo CEO to Lead Global Expansion：Indian carrier IndiGo issued an official statement on August 3, 2026, welcoming Willie Walsh as its new chief executive officer. The announcement comes after the airline first revealed in March 2026 that Walsh would be joining the company. Commenting on his appointment, Walsh highlighted India's status as one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, stating that it presents immense opportunities for IndiGo. He added that the airline has established a remarkable legacy over the past two decades and noted that it is an exciting time to assume leadership. Willie Walsh Begins First Day as