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Poland still in the race to host Ryanair engine centre

Poland remains a contender to host Ryanair's proposed engine centre as the carrier continues to evaluate potential sites. The decision will concentrate maintenance capacity and spare‑parts logistics for Ryanair while shaping regional industrial investment and employment tied to the airline's service network.

2026-04-06T03:21:19.860301-07:00
Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Boeing’s 30-year march to its next new airplane

By Leeham News: Subscription Required Open to All Readers By Scott Hamilton Background April 6, 2026, © Leeham News: Depending on what starting point you want to choose, it will be about 30 years between brand new, clean sheet airplane designs..

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2026-04-06T00:20:38.473866-07:00
Europe   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines   Lufthansa  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Lufthansa cabin crew challenge tax decree that sharply raises cost of standby ‘non‑rev’ flight benefits

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Flight attendants at the German flag carrier Lufthansa are fighting to overturn a new tax decree that has significantly hiked the price of nearly free or deeply discounted standby flight concessions that form a big benefit for airline employees.

2026-04-06T00:56:18.567979-07:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

AirAsia X hikes fares and trims network as Middle East conflict drives fuel‑price shock

By FlightGlobal: AirAsia X has raised its fares and fuel surcharge as it tackles the impact of conflict in the Middle East, which has led to soaring fuel prices. Airline founder and advisor Tony Fernandes says AirAsia X will undertake three measures in the near term, including cutting costs, increasing fares and trimming capacity.

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2026-04-06T00:05:59.970082-07:00