Aviation SourceLen Varley

China Eastern makes free in-flight Wi-Fi standard across its wide-body fleet

China Eastern Airlines, along with subsidiary Shanghai Airlines, is rolling out complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi on every wide-body aircraft. The move standardizes onboard connectivity across the airlines’ wide-body operations, eliminating any paywall for passengers on equipped aircraft.

2026-07-08T22:14:01.088736-07:00
aeromorning.com

China Southern Cargo to lease 3 Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters

By aeromorning.com: China Southern Cargo will lease three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters from AerCap to expand its intercontinental cargo operations.

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2026-07-08T10:46:15.611862-07:00
ReutersFederico Maccioni, Tim Hepher

Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say

By Reuters: Abu Dhabi's ​Etihad Airways is nearing a deal ‌to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected ​as early as this ​month's Farnborough Airshow, industry sources said ⁠on Wednesday.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00
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ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines ordered to correct filings

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has been ordered by South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) to correct its merger registration statement relating to its planned absorption of Asiana Airlines (OZ, Seoul Incheon), according to notices published on the regulator's electronic disclosure system.

2026-07-08T17:45:32.062525-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Is Delta Air Lines Beginning the 'Enshitification' of International Business Class with New Basic Fares?

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Delta Air Lines is rolling out what feels like ‘enshitification’ of international Business Class with a new basic fare option that strips away premium check-in and lounge access, slashes the luggage allowance, reduces the amount of miles you’ll earn, and prevents you from selecting a seat until check-in.

2026-07-08T08:13:15.044918-07:00