One Mile at a TimeBen Schlappig

United returns first 787-9 Dreamliner with “United Elevated” interiors to Boeing after recurring operational issues

United Airlines has sent its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner—configured with next-generation Polaris Business Class and “United Elevated” cabin interiors—back to Boeing after more than two weeks of recurring operational problems. The move follows remedial work needs tied to the aircraft’s customized cabin system integration.

2026-06-19T20:53:36.886933-07:00
AviacionlineEdgardo Gimenez Mazó

Air Transat inaugurates first-ever nonstop flight between North America and Albania

By Aviacionline: Canada Air Transat inaugurates first-ever nonstop flight between North America and Albania The route to the European country is part of the summer programming for the Canada-based company viernes 19 de junio de 2026 12:43 Edgardo Gimenez Mazó Contando la aviación desde marzo del año 2000.

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2026-06-19T09:13:23.558116-07:00
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FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Norse Atlantic details take-up from rights issue

By FlightGlobal: Scandinavian budget carrier had offered new shares as well as conversion of bonds. Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic has disclosed that 78.8% of the subscription rights for its recent new share issue were validly exercised.

2026-06-19T15:08:17.145474-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Dassault completes Falcon 10X first flight

By FlightGlobal: Maiden sortie of new ultra-long-range business jet lasted 2h 30min. Dassault Aviation has completed the maiden sortie of its ultra-long-range Falcon 10X business jet.

2026-06-19T04:53:26.241931-07:00