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• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has issued requests for proposals to Airbus and Boeing to evaluate its next widebody aircraft order. The RFP is framed as a step in AA’s ongoing premium long-haul fleet refresh, including replacing 47 Boeing 777-200ERs.
AINonline
• Hanneke Weitering
By AINonline: Greensboro campus to build blended-wing-body airliner.
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• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
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• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
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Cathay Pacific
• Grace Poon
By Cathay Pacific: Following Cathay Cargo’s recent announcement of a firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters last month, the Cathay Group is further reinforcing its freighter fleet with the announcement today that Air Hong Kong has signed a lease agreement for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter.
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FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: A recent US-Mexico agreement could address concerns that influenced the DOT's decision to rescind the airlines' immunity from antitrust laws.
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
By AirInsight: AirInsight's April modeling reveals a global traffic divergence. Discover the EU's green paradox, Brazil's Tier 1 push, and Canada's data distortion.
Runway Girl
• Mary Kirby
By Runway Girl: Saudia recently took delivery of the first of 15 A321XLR twinjets, and quickly pressed it into revenue service. The aircraft features a premium low-density interior.
