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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg, positioning long-range narrowbody expansion

Air Canada received its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg on April 24, becoming the first Canadian operator of the long-range narrowbody. The aircraft is being described as a next-generation single-aisle designed for longer routes with improved passenger comfort, enabling new lower-Canada route opportunities.

2026-04-24T09:22:47.323524-07:00
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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Delta, LATAM announce long-term MRO agreement

By ch-aviation: Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) and LATAM Airlines Brasil (JJ, São Paulo Congonhas) have announced a long-term commercial agreement for MRO services focused on A320 component repair, the companies said in a statement.

2026-04-24T10:25:24.662470-07:00
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CAPA

Emirates working on 'en suite bathrooms' in first class and 'major review' of economy: President

By CAPA: Emirates president Tim Clark , speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition , stated (23-Apr-2026) the airline is "working on en suite bathrooms in first class suites".

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2026-04-23T18:06:22.066969-07:00
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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Ryanair closes Berlin base, blames high costs and charge increases

By AeroTime: On April 24, 2026, Ryanair announced that it is to close its base at Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER), effective October 24, 2026.

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00