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JetBlue unveils BlueFirst domestic first class for narrowbody routes beyond its Mint network

JetBlue’s new BlueFirst cabin will bring domestic first-class service to narrowbody aircraft on routes that do not currently support its Mint business class. The offering includes wider seats, seatback ordering and premium airport benefits, complementing Mint across transcontinental, transatlantic and regional markets.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-09-03T10:21:25.542157-07:00

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AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Elroy Air Flies First Uncrewed Logistics Demonstrations under eIPP

By AINonline: Hybrid-electric Chaparral drone makes first uncrewed eIPP flights.

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2026-09-03T13:06:11.317145-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

US court convicts Russian in $1mn Aeroflot spares case

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2026-09-03T11:33:47.917277-07:00

GA Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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GAMA releases 2Q 2026 aircraft shipment and billing report

By Vertical Mag: Explore the latest report by the General Aviation Manufacturing Association on aircraft shipments and billing for 2026.

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2026-09-03T12:20:50.926789-07:00

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Aircraft Interiors International • Web Team

Emirates raises the standard of privacy in premium economy

By Aircraft Interiors International: Emirates is launching the world’s first premium-economy seat to feature a full-height, electrically powered adjustable privacy screen. The new seat will debut on the airline’s newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, with the 28-seat Premium Economy cabin having a 2-3-2 configuration.

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Emirates Just Pulled The Airbus A380 From 10 Cities To Give This City A 2nd Daily Superjumbo

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Emirates unveils new electric Premium Economy seat for Airbus A350

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2026-09-03T08:52:19.937596-07:00

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Business Traveller • George Gomez

Southwest Airlines to Open First Airport Lounges in Four US Cities

By Business Traveller: Southwest Airlines will open airport lounges in four cities, pairing Chase card access with its premium travel push in 2027.

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Southwest Confirms Lounge Plans, Premium Credit Card Option

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2026-09-03T06:13:34.755936-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

India’s Afcom signs preliminary 777-8F agreement

By FlightGlobal: Up to four twinjet freighters covered by letter of intent but few other details emerge.

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2026-09-03T10:50:18.724095-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Air Baltic agrees terms with ‘certain’ bondholders for up to €257m of interim financing

By FlightGlobal: Latvian carrier requires the funds to support its fleet-reduction plan. Air Baltic says it has agreed terms with “certain” bondholders and finance providers for up to €257 million ($299 million) of interim financing, which it needs to support its fleet-reduction strategy.

Also: Aviation24

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2026-09-03T10:05:21.487868-07:00

JetBlue unveils BlueFirst domestic first class for narrowbody routes beyond its Mint network

Elroy Air Flies First Uncrewed Logistics Demonstrations under eIPP

US court convicts Russian in $1mn Aeroflot spares case

GAMA releases 2Q 2026 aircraft shipment and billing report

Emirates raises the standard of privacy in premium economy

Emirates Just Pulled The Airbus A380 From 10 Cities To Give This City A 2nd Daily Superjumbo

Emirates unveils new electric Premium Economy seat for Airbus A350

Southwest Airlines to Open First Airport Lounges in Four US Cities

Southwest Confirms Lounge Plans, Premium Credit Card Option

India’s Afcom signs preliminary 777-8F agreement

Air Baltic agrees terms with ‘certain’ bondholders for up to €257m of interim financing

Elroy Air Flies First Uncrewed Logistics Demonstrations under eIPP

JetBlue reveals its BlueFirst domestic first-class experience

GAMA releases 2Q 2026 aircraft shipment and billing report

US court convicts Russian in $1mn Aeroflot spares case

India’s Afcom signs preliminary 777-8F agreement

Southwest Airlines to Open First Airport Lounges in Four US Cities

India's Fly91 orders 40 ATR turboprops in bet on smaller cities

Why U.S. Airlines Are Betting Big on Europe in 2027

Argentina’s Flybondi to rebrand to OCA Air

Petition lodged to wind up UK’s Global Airlines

Southwest breaks ground on first lounges as premiumization push gathers pace

PLD Space adds €108 million to Series C ahead of Miura 5 debut

Embraer delivers 2,000th E-Jet, an E195-E2, to Azul

JetBlue unveils BlueFirst domestic first class with 12-16 premium seats on A220s and A320s

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