Routes   Europe   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Lufthansa  
Reuters • Oliver Taslic

World Cup 2026 offers transatlantic lift for Europe’s carriers, but limits remain

Europe’s big carriers—Air France, Lufthansa and IAG—should see a temporary boost from FIFA World Cup 2026 demand, partly offsetting Air France’s $220m hit after the 2024 Paris Olympics. U.S. airfares are already up 2.2% YoY (January); capacity shifts will determine how much gains carriers capture.

Also: Seeking Alpha and oag.com
2026-02-13T06:09:31.422698-08:00
Europe   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Lewis Harper

Norwegian says it could expand fleet more aggressively amid stronger demand

By FlightGlobal: Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian has cited the options it has to grow its fleet by more than current projections in the coming years amid a positive demand outlook.

2026-02-13T06:13:49.121295-08:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus   United Airlines  
AirInsight • Rytis Beresneviius

United Removes All Post‑2026 Airbus A350‑900 Delivery Commitments After Dispute With Rolls‑Royce

By AirInsight: United Airlines has effectively canceled its 45 A350-900 order amid a legal dispute with Rolls-Royce over $175M payment. The airline plans no 777 retirements.

Also: The Airline Observer
2026-02-13T04:07:18.874980-08:00
Saudi Arabia   BizAv   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
ch-aviation

Malta's AirX secures Saudi foreign operator approval

By ch-aviation: AirX Charter (AX, Malta International) has received authorisation from Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to conduct domestic on-demand operations....

2026-02-13T05:49:40.336139-08:00
Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   ATR  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Aurigny ATR 72 suffered total electrical failure during Guernsey ferry flight

By FlightGlobal: Investigators are probing a serious electrical system incident involving an Aurigny ATR 72-600 as it headed for Guernsey earlier this month. The aircraft experienced "total electrical failure" at top of descent, according to French investigation authority BEA, citing its UK counterpart.

Also: bea.aero
2026-02-13T03:38:54.469984-08:00