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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

SunExpress cuts winter capacity and passes on costs as Middle East conflict lifts fuel prices

SunExpress is trimming capacity across its network this winter and passing some additional costs on to passengers as rising jet fuel prices, driven by the Middle East conflict, pressure the carrier. The moves are aimed at cushioning the impact of higher fuel costs.

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2026-11-04T05:04:59.622833-08:00

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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

AIX 2027 returns to Hamburg with more than 400 exhibitors

By Inflight Online: JetBlue has launched daily nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis and Columbus, expanding its Midwest network.

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2026-11-04T05:19:02.827934-08:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

AirFi, Moment Boost Wireless IFE Reach

By PaxEx.Aero: A trio of new deployments reflect the value of wireless IFE solutions across a range of aircraft sizes and route networks.

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2026-11-04T05:54:50.736334-08:00

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Leeham News • Leeham News

Scott Kirby Laments Long Wait for Airbus and Boeing to Build New Aircraft

By Leeham News: Kirby is not alone among global airline executives in lamenting the lack of competition among airframers, nor are these Kirby's first public comments on the matter.

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2026-11-04T06:05:49.156808-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Les Abend

The Day That Silenced Our Skies

By Flying Magazine: Twenty-five years after 9/11, an airline pilot reflects on the unimaginable tragedy in the skies.

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2026-11-04T05:04:40.655859-08:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Boeing Boeing 737

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Avolon Finalizes Order for 140 Boeing 737-10 Jets

By Boeing: SEATTLE, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Avolon today announced the lessor finalized its purchase of 140 737-10 airplanes, a record 737 MAX order by a lessor that increases Avolon's backlog to more than 240 unfilled orders.

Air Data News

Avolon makes largest 737 MAX order ever by a lessor with 140 MAX 10s

FlightGlobal

Avolon opts to take Max 10 for all 140 737s in latest Boeing order

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2026-11-04T00:54:36.682581-08:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Lebanon's MEA resumes Riyadh ops after three-week pause

By ch-aviation: MEA - Middle East Airlines (ME, Beirut) has resumed flights to Riyadh after a three-week suspension of operations following Houthi rebel attacks on the Saudi Arabian airport.

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2026-11-04T03:35:29.185372-08:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Air Madagascar returns to historic brand

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2026-11-04T04:15:27.687638-08:00

SunExpress cuts winter capacity and passes on costs as Middle East conflict lifts fuel prices

AIX 2027 returns to Hamburg with more than 400 exhibitors

AirFi, Moment Boost Wireless IFE Reach

Scott Kirby Laments Long Wait for Airbus and Boeing to Build New Aircraft

The Day That Silenced Our Skies

Avolon Finalizes Order for 140 Boeing 737-10 Jets

Avolon makes largest 737 MAX order ever by a lessor with 140 MAX 10s

Avolon opts to take Max 10 for all 140 737s in latest Boeing order

Lebanon's MEA resumes Riyadh ops after three-week pause

Air Madagascar returns to historic brand

Scott Kirby Laments Long Wait for Airbus and Boeing to Build New Aircraft

AirFi, Moment Boost Wireless IFE Reach

The Day That Silenced Our Skies

FlyBIS signs a deal with Eve for up to 12 eVTOL aircraft to fly in southern Brazil

AIX 2027 returns to Hamburg with more than 400 exhibitors

SunExpress Paring Back Winter Schedule on Higher Jet Fuel Prices

Lufthansa Group and Portugal sign agreement for TAP

Saildrone expands its European market reach with manufacturing partner in Norway

FlyBIS signs a deal with Eve for up to 12 eVTOL aircraft to fly in southern Brazil

Turkiye's Super Air retires Falcon 2000S

Learjet 60 crash in Florida kills all nine aboard; crew reportedly encountered icing and turbulence

Bomb threats target European passenger flights, prompting diversions and security checks

Two Airbus AS350 helicopters collide while landing near Everest, killing one and injuring three

Ryanair weighs pay freezes and AI cost cuts as fuel pressures threaten €2 billion; fares could rise up to 20% in 2027

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