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ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

Qantas supports Melbourne expansion to grow capacity in Australia

Qantas is backing an expansion plan in Melbourne, Australia, signaling additional capacity and network development from the city. The move underscores airline-led demand growth and the importance of airport and ground infrastructure to handle higher traffic volumes.

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

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Bloomberg • K Oanh Ha

Dynamic AI Pricing Could Mean Fewer Cheap Airline Seats for Travelers, Analysts Say

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.

Airline Geeks

Allegiant Introduces New Premium Seats

The Points Guy

Another budget airline adds first class: Allegiant's seats to debut in 2027

Also: Simple Flying and upgradedpoints.com

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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

MRO Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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

Airbus Profit Rises on Aircraft Deliveries; Maintains Targets

By Bloomberg: Airbus SE reported a 54% increase in second-quarter earnings as aircraft production improved, fueling the European planemaker’s optimism that it can achieve its delivery target for the year.

Aviation Source

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

Leeham News

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

Also: Breitflyte, AirInsight, Air Data News, FlightGlobal, Aviation A2Z, CAPA, Simple Flying, Airbus, atcnews.org and aerospaceglobalnews.com

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

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Bloomberg • Albertina Torsoli, Henrique Almeida, Sonje Wind

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

By Bloomberg: Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Air France-KLM submitted binding offers for a minority stake in the country’s state-owned airline TAP SA, setting up a competition between the two aviation groups for a sought-after asset that provides access to markets like Latin America.

Airline Geeks

Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM Submit Bids for Minority Stake in TAP Air Portugal

Air Data News

Lufthansa submits bid for minority stake in TAP Air Portugal

Also: Aviation24, One Mile at a Time, Aviation Week, airwaysmag.com and 5 more

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2026-07-29T10:31:56.666068-07:00

Qantas supports Melbourne expansion to grow capacity in Australia

Dynamic AI Pricing Could Mean Fewer Cheap Airline Seats for Travelers, Analysts Say

Premium Takes Flight with Allegiant First Launching in 2027

Allegiant Introduces New Premium Seats

Another budget airline adds first class: Allegiant's seats to debut in 2027

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

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

Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM Submit Bids for Minority Stake in TAP Air Portugal

Lufthansa submits bid for minority stake in TAP Air Portugal

Qantas backs expansion at Melbourne, Australia

Dynamic AI Pricing Could Mean Fewer Cheap Airline Seats for Travelers, Analysts Say

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

SES to Connect 60+ Aircraft for LATAM Airlines

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

Dassault Falcon Jet Manufacturing Halted by Fires Close to Mérignac Factory

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

JetBlue launches “BlueFirst” domestic first class, with new fare tiering and expanded basic fares

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