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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital

Air Canada has received its first Airbus A321XLR at Airbus’s Hamburg facility, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The carrier said the aircraft is intended for transatlantic and transcontinental routes as part of a fleet-renewal and long-haul narrowbody expansion plan.

Airline Geeks • Zach Vasile

Air Canada Takes Delivery of Its First A321XLR

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2026-04-24T09:22:47.323524-07:00
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CAPA

Emirates working on 'en suite bathrooms' in first class and 'major review' of economy: President

By CAPA: Emirates president Tim Clark , speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition , stated (23-Apr-2026) the airline is "working on en suite bathrooms in first class suites".

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2026-04-23T18:06:22.066969-07:00
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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Ryanair closes Berlin base, blames high costs and charge increases

By AeroTime: On April 24, 2026, Ryanair announced that it is to close its base at Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER), effective October 24, 2026.

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2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00