Routes   Middle East   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines   Boeing  
Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

Etihad expands Abu Dhabi–China network with five new routes and +28 weekly flights, deploying Boeing 787 capacity

Etihad Airways is adding five new mainland China routes from Abu Dhabi and increasing frequency by 28 weekly flights, marking one of its largest single-market expansions in years. The move targets the UAE–China corridor’s growth in passengers and cargo, with the route plan highlighted around Boeing 787 deployment.

Dj's Aviation • Daniel Fowkes

Etihad Airways Announces 5 New Boeing 787 Routes

2026-04-13T04:08:04.330609-07:00
Safran   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Safran and H55 power up electrification pact with B23 agreement

By FlightGlobal: Swiss electrification specialist H55 has selected the Safran Electrical & Power ENGINeUS motor to power the Bristel B23 Energic, a battery powered version of the Czech-built trainer.

2026-04-13T03:53:28.142695-07:00
PaxEx   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   ATR  
FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Why ATR means business with HighLine cabin concepts

By FlightGlobal: Three years after it unveiled its HighLine series of upmarket cabin concepts at AIX, ATR’s journey into the premium market is truly taking off. The Toulouse-based turboprop manufacturer will this year deliver its first two line-built aircraft in a 26-seat, all-business-class configuration.

2026-04-13T02:54:14.257855-07:00
Routes   Middle East   PaxEx   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Shifting demand sees Heathrow traffic climb despite Middle East disruption

By FlightGlobal: March traffic data from London Heathrow airport underlined the impact of the disruption from the Iran conflict with a more than halving of passengers from the Region.

Also: Airport World, AeroTime and moodiedavittreport.com
2026-04-13T01:24:52.067228-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

New technology for Boeing’s next new airplane

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Part 2 Brian Yutko, VP of Product Development for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Credit: Leeham News. April 13, 2026, © Leeham News: As Boeing considers its next new airplane, whatever it is, there is..

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2026-04-13T00:23:18.905138-07:00