aviation Routes Supply Chain Orders Airbus Airbus A330 Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

AirAsia X pushes back Bahrain and London launches; cancels Airbus A330-900 orders in shift to an all-narrowbody fleet

AirAsia X has delayed its planned Bahrain and London launches to mid-3Q26 while formally cancelling its Airbus A330-900 order book. The AirAsia Group signaled a strategic pivot toward operating as an all-narrowbody airline, reshaping near- to mid-term long-haul capacity and Airbus widebody demand.

ch-aviation

South Africa's Mango grounded as money runs out

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2026-06-08T19:12:26.132235-07:00

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Elon Musk Shows More Detailed Design of AI Data Center Satellite

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk unveiled a more detailed look at an initial version of an AI data center satellite SpaceX plans to build, providing fresh insight into the ambitious project driving the company’s highly anticipated initial public offering.

Yahoo Finance

Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Musk says AI satellites will use mostly existing technology

Bloomberg Law

Elon Musk Shows Detailed Design of AI Data Center Satellite (1)

2026-06-08T16:27:58.114666-07:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

VC-25B Air Force One “Bridge” Aircraft Updated with Trump-Preferred Red, White and Blue Livery

By The War Zone: The VC-25B "Bridge" jet is also undergoing a final round of modifications before its official debut this summer.

2026-06-08T18:13:10.064968-07:00

aviation Routes Codeshare PaxEx North America Airports Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BEGINS INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES

By southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com: RIO DE JANEIRO , June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have partnered to offer travelers around the globe single-ticket journeys to and from the United States, connecting to places where Southwest and Singapore Airlines fly.

Airline Geeks

Southwest Signs Interline Deal With Singapore Airlines

AeroTime

Southwest, Singapore Airlines launch single-ticket connection partnership

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2026-06-08T14:32:42.380721-07:00

aviation Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus Airbus A330 Airlines Boeing

Bloomberg • Kate Duffy, Leen Al-Rashdan, Siddharth Philip

Philippine Air to Consider Order for 20 Widebody Planes

By Bloomberg: Philippine Airlines Inc. is looking to order as many as 20 widebody jets, as the nation’s flag carrier looks for replacements for its older Airbus SE A330 and Boeing Co.

2026-06-08T17:13:06.246519-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

Alaska eyes joint ventures, Latin America partnerships

By FlightGlobal: The carrier also plans to "deepen" its partnership with American Airlines. A joint venture could be in Alaska Airlines' future, as the Seattle carrier views such a partnership as a logical step toward further expanding its international presence.

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

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Reuters

Canada launches loan program to help airlines deal with high fuel prices

By Reuters: The Canadian government is launching a new loan program to help domestic airlines deal with high fuel prices and maintain operations and jobs, the finance ministry said in a statement on Monday.