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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

American Airlines to Add Seatback Screens Across 800+ Narrowbody Aircraft, Reversing BYOD Strategy

American Airlines is bringing seatback entertainment back to more than 800 narrowbody aircraft after a decade of favoring passengers’ personal devices. The move is part of a broader cabin overhaul that includes more first-class rows and additional legroom, as the carrier seeks to close a product gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

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2026-08-18T06:05:57.246620-07:00
Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines   Boeing  
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

“Give Us More Crew or Cut Service”: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Escalate 787 Staffing Dispute

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: What to Know Flight attendants working Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul Boeing 787 routes have filed a formal grievance, saying management broke its own agreement by loading up the Main Cabin with new products after the union had signed off on the service flow.

2026-08-18T11:33:36.725053-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A320  
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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Are airlines entering the final stretch of GTF groundings pain?

By FlightGlobal: A number of impacted operators see end in sight for AOG disruption amid stepped-up maintenance activity. Ever since details first emerged in 2023 of the disruptive recall of Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofans (GTFs), a string of operators have been getting used to having a portion of their aircraft grounded.

2026-08-18T07:50:15.557122-07:00