Accidents/Incidents:
K2 Airways flight KTA1732, the Boeing 737-400 cargo plane that was reported missing is approximately 155 nautical miles WSW off Karachi, Pakistan. ADS-B data indicate that the flight departed Sharjah Airport (SHJ) at 15:02 UTC on a flight to Karachi (KHI). It climbed to FL350. At 16:17 UTC, the flight began a right-hand turn climbing, which then turned into a descent of about 5,600 feet, followed by a 7,200 feet climb and a steep descent. Sources said the crew reported a navigation-related problem during the flight and requested heading assistance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). The flight reported a navigational system issue at 16:18 UTC (21:18 PST) and was guided by Karachi Area Control Center (ACC). At 16:21 UTC the aircraft was seen on radar rapidly descending with a rapid heading change. Then, radar contact and communication were lost. On July 8 the aircraft wreckage was found. The airplane was destroyed. Pakistani authorities have located the wreckage of the aircraft into the Arabian Sea, 53 miles south of Ormara. The five crew members are presumed dead. Accident Boeing 737-4M0 (BDSF) AP-BOI, Tuesday 7 July 2026
Airline News:
Sun Country is set to disappear as an independent airline once its merger with Allegiant reaches the point where both airlines operate under the same FAA operating certificate. The merger will make a huge low cost airline serving approximately 22 million passengers annually across nearly 175 cities and more than 650 routes with a combined fleet of around 195 aircraft. Executives have confirmed to USA Today that the airline’s standalone identity will eventually come to an end. Sun Country entered the merger with a fleet of 70 Boeing 73NGs, including 47 passenger aircraft, 20 cargo aircraft operated through its Amazon partnership, and three aircraft leased to other airlines or stored. Allegiant operates both the A320 and 737 MAX family. Sun Country will remain in operation during the early stages of operations, but the long-term plan is for all flying to take place under the Allegiant brand once a single FAA operating certificate is secured. Until approval is granted, both airlines must continue operating under separate certificates. The merger, completed in May, has created the 8th largest carrier in the US. The combined company is expected to have 195 aircraft, 30 aircraft on order, and options for an additional 80 aircraft.
Major Airport news:
Air France opened its first premium lounge at LHR, where it competes against British Airways on flights to CDG. The new lounge in LHR’s Terminal 4 could provide an incentive for premium passengers to connect to Air France’s global hub at CDG. KLM and SkyTeam partner airlines’ premium flyers will also have access to the lounge. KLM competes with British Airways on flights to its Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) hub. The Air France lounge, with runway views, spans 750 m² (8,070 ft²) and has around 150 seats. A dining area has capacity for about 60 passengers at a mix of tables for two and a large communal table. Also included is a bar and a spa treatment area. The lounge also includes TV screens, free Wi-Fi and many plugs and USB ports near the seats Members of Air France’s highest premium category, La Premiere, will have access to a private area with customized dining service. Air France currently offers 12,432 two-way weekly seats between LHR and CDG aboard Airbus A220-300s. British Airways operates 15,010 two-way weekly seats on the LHR-CDG route. No other airlines fly the route. KLM currently offers 17,237 two-way weekly seats between LHR and AMS, while BA operates 16,127 two-way weekly seats on the route, which is not served by any other airlines.
-Cathay777
