aviation   PaxEx   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
Skift • Gordon Smith

Turkish Airlines to debut Premium Economy on Airbus A350s in 2028, reversing course after earlier plans

Turkish Airlines says it plans to launch a Premium Economy cabin in 2028, with the new product debuting on Airbus A350 aircraft. The announcement, reported by Skift, frames the move as a change in direction on cabin strategy—aimed at capturing demand for a mid-tier premium offering on widebodies.

2026-06-07T07:56:43.293829-07:00
defense   Helicopter   Sikorsky   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. Approves $1.5 Billion MH-60 Sale To New Zealand

By Aviation Week: The U.S. government has approved a $1.5 billion export of five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks and related equipment to New Zealand.

Also: Economic Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-06-05T13:42:18.546543-07:00
aviation   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Delta Air Lines   United Airlines  
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Bloomberg • Sri Taylor

United Airlines CEO Says Affluent Passengers Are Still Spending

By Bloomberg: United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said affluent travelers continue to spend on air travel despite a sharp rise in fares, supporting his confidence that demand for premium products can withstand higher prices.

Also: Bloomberg
2026-06-07T08:43:59.290768-07:00
aviation   Event   IATA   Orders   Airlines   Boeing   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

LATAM laments 787 delivery delays as it prepares to welcome first Embraer 195-E2s

By FlightGlobal: The Latin American airline group is hosting this year’s IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines Group chief executive Roberto Alvo says the carrier is keen to open more long-haul destinations but has been frustrated by widebody delivery delays, having not “taken delivery of a single Boeing aircraft on time”.

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00
aviation   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
Leeham News • the Leeham News Team

Boeing gains FAA approval for next step in 777-9 certification

By Leeham News: June 7, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to proceed with TIA Phase 4B certification testing for the 777X, a critical piece of securing type certification of the long-delayed widebody derivative.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-06-07T05:11:29.419882-07:00