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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

United accelerates premium fleet refresh: A321 ‘Coastliner’, CRJ450 and 787‑9s to cut fuel burn 36%

United is accelerating a fleet and cabin overhaul centered on premium‑heavy A321neo ‘Coastliner’ configurations, 787‑9 upgauging and a modified CRJ450 with first class. The moves raise seat output, reduce fuel burn by over 36% and are backed by 250+ expected deliveries through April 2028.

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2026-03-24T05:15:21.835034-07:00
eVTOL   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vertical Aerospace aims for full VX4 transition flight in coming weeks after 'rough' winter

By FlightGlobal: Vertical Aerospace maintains it is on track to complete a full transition flight test with its VX4 prototype in the "coming weeks" having seen its previous schedule blown off course by the vagaries of British winter weather.

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2026-03-24T09:40:47.655734-07:00
Routes   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   PaxEx   North America   Airbus A350   Airlines  
Aviation24 • André Orban

Etihad launches inaugural A350 service to Charlotte from Abu Dhabi, expanding its U.S. network

By Aviation24: Etihad Airways has inaugurated its first-ever service to Charlotte, marking a further expansion of its North American network. The new route connects.

2026-03-23T13:38:33.731354-07:00