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• Dominik Sipinski
Luxair will move to firm up its E190-E2 fleet by converting three existing purchase rights into firm orders and securing an additional incremental purchase right. The update strengthens the airline’s near-term single-class narrowbody capacity planning around Embraer’s E190-E2 program.
Bloomberg
• Angus Whitley
By Bloomberg: Australian startup Koala Airlines Pty said it’s in talks with more than 10 foreign carriers to provide domestic flights for their passengers after they arrive in the country, a new business model designed to avoid competition with Qantas Airways Ltd.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
By Aviation Source: London Gatwick has strengthened its position as a major gateway to Africa with the launch of Air Zimbabwe's direct flights to Harare.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Venture hands over more than 1,000 Leap powerplants in first six months. French aerospace firm Safran has hiked its full-year forecast for CFM International Leap engine deliveries, expecting a “high teens” percentage rise on last year.
ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
By ch-aviation: United Airlines (UA, Chicago O'Hare) chief executive officer Scott Kirby personally approached his counterpart at Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian, to discuss a potential merger in 2025.
ch-aviation
• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
By Flying Magazine: Destructive storm hits just 24 hours after EAA AirVenture convention ends, highlighting critical emergency planning and narrow escape.
FlightGlobal
• Kerry Reals
By FlightGlobal: Agreement reached with Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Saudia has expanded its codeshare agreement with SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic to broaden access to US and Canadian destinations via European hubs.
Air Cargo News
Aviation Business News
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
