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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Korean Air has deregistered its last 777-200ER, closing out the type’s presence on the carrier’s aircraft register. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s disposition or the timing and operational implications, but the move marks a fleet milestone for the airline.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: The company's orderbook has particularly swelled since early 2025 amid strong demand for 737s and 787s.
One Mile at a Time
• Ben Schlappig
By One Mile at a Time: Delta has unveiled an all-new Delta One business class soft product, with new meals, drinks, amenities, and service details starting from LAX in fall 2026.
Inflight Online
Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
By Skift: Delta and Amex GBT are piloting one-click enrollment in SkyMiles and in Delta's Fast Track to Medallion Status offer.
AeroTime
• Stephen Pope
By AeroTime: Airbus expects an early decision on expanding A350 production capacity and is studying larger versions of the A350 and A220.
FlightGlobal
• Alfred Chua
By FlightGlobal: Embraer now has E2 orders from Japan's two largest carriers. Japan Airlines has ordered up to 26 Embraer 190-E2 jets, which will replace the current E-Jets operated by regional unit J-Air.
Airline Economics
Bloomberg
• Henrique Almeida, Sonja Wind
By Bloomberg: Deutsche Lufthansa AG has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire a minority stake in Portugal’s state-owned airline TAP, according to people familiar with the matter.
Airline Geeks
Bloomberg
• Allyson Versprille, Will Guisbond
By Bloomberg: The chief executives of Boeing Co., RTX Corp., GE Aerospace and other major aerospace companies are meeting with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday to discuss ways to streamline regulator approvals for new aircraft and parts, according to people familiar with the meeting.
Airline Geeks
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
Bloomberg
• Fiona MacDonald, Laura Gardner Cuesta, Zainab Fattah
Vertical Mag
• Jen Boyer
