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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

FlyPelican takes delivery of first BAe Jetstream 41 for 30-seat regional expansion

Australian regional operator FlyPelican has taken delivery of its first BAe Jetstream 41, aircraft N320UE (msn 41043), on July 25, 2026. The 30-seat aircraft delivery signals the start of the carrier’s planned entry into the turboprop market, with executive director Emil McCabe stating it will begin operations ahead of schedule.

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2026-07-29T16:48:54.563768-07:00

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ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

Qantas backs expansion at Melbourne, Australia

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2026-07-29T17:27:04.329093-07:00

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Bloomberg • K Oanh Ha

Higher Airfares Are Looming on Busy Routes as AI Squeezes Out Bargains

By Bloomberg: Globetrotters hunting for airfare bargains are in for a rude awakening: the days of stumbling across a cheap seat on a popular flight could soon disappear.

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2026-07-29T16:49:56.834249-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Premium Takes Flight with Allegiant First Launching in 2027

By PaxEx.Aero: Allegiant First will fly from Spring 2027, offering more space and other amenities to travelers. And the new seating might not be the biggest change announced today.

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Allegiant Air to add first premium seats

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2026-07-29T14:46:53.755048-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

JetZero lines up potential $3B in US financing for Z4 factory

By AeroTime: JetZero is exploring up to $3 billion in US Export-Import Bank financing for its planned $4.7 billion Z4 aircraft factory in North Carolina.

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2026-07-29T14:58:55.316604-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SES to Connect 60+ Aircraft for LATAM Airlines

By Via Satellite: SES will connect more than 60 Airbus and Embraer aircraft with multi-orbit in-flight connectivity (IFC) for LATAM Airlines in the next few years under a new deal announced Wednesday.

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2026-07-29T14:47:49.877483-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

DHL Express raises B777-200LR(MF) commitment to 13

By ch-aviation: DHL Express has increased its commitment for Mammoth Freighters-converted B777-200LR(MF)s from nine to 13 aircraft, with four due to enter service in 2026.

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2026-07-29T14:51:11.875955-07:00

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Bloomberg • Leen Al-Rashdan

2026-07-29T10:31:48.162941-07:00

FlyPelican takes delivery of first BAe Jetstream 41 for 30-seat regional expansion

Qantas backs expansion at Melbourne, Australia

Higher Airfares Are Looming on Busy Routes as AI Squeezes Out Bargains

Premium Takes Flight with Allegiant First Launching in 2027

Allegiant Introduces New Premium Seats

Allegiant Air to add first premium seats

JetZero lines up potential $3B in US financing for Z4 factory

SES to Connect 60+ Aircraft for LATAM Airlines

DHL Express raises B777-200LR(MF) commitment to 13

Airbus Profit Rises on Aircraft Deliveries; Maintains Targets

Airbus Delivers Strong H1 2026 Commercial Aircraft Results Amid Ramp-Up Efforts

Airbus' full-year guidance back on track after record aircraft delivery pace in Q2

Australia's FlyPelican adds first BAe Jetstream 41

Qantas backs expansion at Melbourne, Australia

Higher Airfares Are Looming on Busy Routes as AI Squeezes Out Bargains

JetZero lines up potential $3B in US financing for Z4 factory

US's Southern Airways Express faces $314k in FAA fines

DHL Express raises B777-200LR(MF) commitment to 13

Lufthansa, Air France-KLM Submit Binding Bids for Portugal’s TAP

The Dulles revamp is long overdue. It could have happened decades ago.

US's Southern Airways Express faces $314k in FAA fines

Joby, Virgin Atlantic formalise UK air taxi partnership

Saab books ~SEK 10.1B GlobalEye order: two AEW&C aircraft for 2030 deliveries from undisclosed Middle East customer

GE touts hybrid-electric altitude breakthrough as Safran lifts outlook and Jet2 adds 54 Airbus A320neo with LEAP-1A

GE touts hybrid-electric altitude breakthrough as Safran lifts outlook and Jet2 adds 54 Airbus A320neo with LEAP-1A

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