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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

American Airlines to restore seatback screens and expand premium seating on narrowbody fleet from 2028

American Airlines will bring seatback entertainment back to its narrowbody fleet and add more first-class and extra-legroom seats from 2028, reversing a cost-cutting strategy adopted nearly a decade ago. The cabin overhaul, planned for more than 800 aircraft, is aimed at attracting higher-spending customers and narrowing its profit gap with Delta and United.

The Points Guy • Edward Russell

American Airlines U-turn: Seatback screens coming to all classes in 2028

Live and Let's Fly • Matthew Klint

American Airlines Reverses Course, Brings Seatback Screens Back To Every Narrowbody Seat

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2026-08-18T06:05:57.246620-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus targets A350F maiden flight in September, sources say

By Reuters: Airbus has tentatively set the first flight of its delayed A350F freighter for the third week of September as ‌it tries to loosen Boeing's grip on airborne trade, industry sources said on Tuesday.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-18T06:21:04.109987-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airlines

Leeham News • Admin Leeham News

Why Enginemakers Are Building Their Largest MRO Facilities in India

By Leeham News: Now leading the world’s largest single-aisle operator, Walsh’s mandate collides directly with the physical limits of the commercial aviation aftermarket.

Also: Economic Times

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2026-08-18T06:05:04.294777-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Latvia’s airBaltic Gets Bondholder Approval for Liquidity Measure

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2026-08-18T06:35:39.979980-07:00

Aerial Firefighting Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Spain probes A320neo airprox with aerial firefighters during Malaga approach

By FlightGlobal: Two aircraft involved in Cadiz wildfire attack were heading to heliport for refill. Spanish investigators have disclosed that an Airbus A320neo aborted its approach to Malaga after a conflict with firefighting aircraft in the vicinity.

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2026-08-18T05:05:07.916122-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Israel’s Low-Cost Israir Airlines Plans to Start Non-Stop Flights to New York from Tel Aviv on October 19, 2026

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: What to Know Israir has received US Department of Transportation approval to start selling tickets for nonstop Tel Aviv to New York flights beginning October 19, 2026, though the FAA has yet to grant final operating approval.

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2026-08-18T04:33:22.137079-07:00

MRO Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Qantas A380 flew two long-haul sectors with maintenance lamp inadvertently left in wing

By FlightGlobal: Control procedures under scrutiny after missing tool undetected before aircraft released back to service. Australian carrier Qantas has initiated work on using new technology for tool control, and revised its tool procedures, after an incident in which a maintenance lamp was left inside an Airbus A380 wing.

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Qantas A380 Flew With Maintenance Floodlight Left Inside Its Wing

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ATSB report finds Qantas A380 flew two sectors with work light inside wing

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2026-08-18T00:05:19.747514-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

South Africa's CemAir opposes FlySafair takeover at tribunal

By ch-aviation: South African regional carrier and ACMI specialist CemAir (5Z, Johannesburg O.R.

Also: Airline Economics

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2026-08-18T03:33:42.219035-07:00

American Airlines to restore seatback screens and expand premium seating on narrowbody fleet from 2028

American Airlines U-turn: Seatback screens coming to all classes in 2028

American Airlines Reverses Course, Brings Seatback Screens Back To Every Narrowbody Seat

Airbus targets A350F maiden flight in September, sources say

Why Enginemakers Are Building Their Largest MRO Facilities in India

Latvia’s airBaltic Gets Bondholder Approval for Liquidity Measure

Spain probes A320neo airprox with aerial firefighters during Malaga approach

Israel’s Low-Cost Israir Airlines Plans to Start Non-Stop Flights to New York from Tel Aviv on October 19, 2026

Qantas A380 flew two long-haul sectors with maintenance lamp inadvertently left in wing

Qantas A380 Flew With Maintenance Floodlight Left Inside Its Wing

ATSB report finds Qantas A380 flew two sectors with work light inside wing

South Africa's CemAir opposes FlySafair takeover at tribunal

Latvia’s airBaltic Gets Bondholder Approval for Liquidity Measure

Airbus targets A350F maiden flight in September, sources say

American Airlines to add seatback screens, bigger first class in race to catch up to Delta and United

Why Enginemakers Are Building Their Largest MRO Facilities in India

Spain probes A320neo airprox with aerial firefighters during Malaga approach

Israel’s Low-Cost Israir Airlines Plans to Start Non-Stop Flights to New York from Tel Aviv on October 19, 2026

UK launches first airspace-scale contrail avoidance trials

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SWISS to replace A220s with larger A320neos on Geneva-Heathrow route

Australia’s Alliance Aviation picks ex-Flyadeal chief as new leader

Vietnam Airlines 787-9 returns to Munich after reported runway overrun and tail strike

Air India Expands Pilot Drug Testing After Phuket–Delhi Incident as Malaysia Airlines Screens Cockpit and Cabin Crews

BFU probes Vietnam Airlines 787-9 tail strike and late takeoff at Munich

Airbus A220 fleet strategies diverge as Lufthansa City prepares debut and airlines reset growth plans

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