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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

A330-900neo vs Boeing 787-9: lower capital cost, near‑787 economics for many long‑haul routes

Airbus's A330-900neo achieves operating economics close to the Boeing 787-9 while requiring substantially lower capital outlay, producing a more attractive cost-per-seat on many long‑haul routes. The analysis argues carriers should reconsider upgauge and fleet-planning choices where range and mission profile don't demand 787 performance.

2026-01-05T05:33:01.985177-08:00
Europe   M&A   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Lufthansa  
aerotelegraph.com • Stefan Eiselin

Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM and IAG must submit bids for TAP privatization

By aerotelegraph.com: Die portugiesische Regierung hat drei Favoriten ausgewählt und den nächsten Schritt im Verkaufsprozess gestartet. Air France-KLM, IAG und Lufthansa Group müssen nun offenlegen, wie viel sie zahlen, wie sie Tap entwickeln – und wie sie den Staat am Erfolg beteiligen wollen.

Also: ch-aviation
2026-01-05T01:21:05.047558-08:00
Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

Air India seeks new CEO amid fallout from June fatal crash

By Reuters: Air India's board is scouting for a new chief executive to replace Campbell Wilson, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the airline remains under intense scrutiny over safety lapses after a crash in June killed 260 people.

Also: Travel Radar, Economic Times and swarajyamag.com
2026-01-04T21:04:37.696710-08:00