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British Airways to Relaunch London–Melbourne Nonstop on Jan 9, 2027; expands winter 2026/27 long‑haul network

British Airways will resume nonstop London–Melbourne service from London Heathrow on Jan. 9, 2027, ending a 20‑year hiatus. The relaunch is part of a broader winter 2026/27 long‑haul expansion that also grows Tokyo Haneda, Cape Town, Delhi, Barbados and other frequencies.

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2026-03-16T18:59:39.602391-07:00
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Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Kate Abnett

European airlines push back on proposed synthetic SAF rules over cost and availability concerns

By Reuters: European airlines are preparing to challenge EU rules requiring the use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel from 2030, two sources told Reuters, and plan to urge a delay or repeal of the mandate due to concerns over high costs and scarce supply.

2026-03-16T23:24:52.720108-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

AAPA urges governments to back airlines as Middle East conflict adds strain

By FlightGlobal: The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has called on governments to "consider measures" to support airlines, as the fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to rattle the sector.

2026-03-16T19:29:23.434573-07:00
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Bloomberg • Danny Lee, Siddharth Philip

Atlas Air, largest 747 operator, orders up to 40 Airbus next‑generation freighters — a major fleet and OEM shift

By Bloomberg: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. announced its biggest order of new planes, committing to as many as 40 of Airbus SE’s next-generation freighters as the all-Boeing Co.

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2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00