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TAP to wet‑lease A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity

TAP Air Portugal will wet‑lease an Airbus A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity. The temporary wet‑lease supplies immediate twin‑aisle lift to cover schedule and demand gaps, offering a near‑term operational fix while TAP manages fleet availability and transitions.

2026-04-02T10:59:10.165298-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Malaysia Airlines parent sees no significant change to fleet strategy amid Middle East crisis

By FlightGlobal: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) does not intend to significantly adjust its operating fleet amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as the parent company of national operator Malaysia Airlines continues to see healthy travel demand in the near term.

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2026-04-02T10:15:46.842941-07:00
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Aviation Today • John Persinos

Climate Change Is Rewriting the Rules of Turbulence—and Cockpits Are Playing Catch-Up

By Aviation Today: Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) For decades, turbulence was treated as a known nuisance—unpredictable, occasionally dangerous, but broadly manageable within the design assumptions of modern aircraft.

2026-04-02T09:38:58.975981-07:00