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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines cabin crew demand London Heathrow pay premium after catering-supplier change

American Airlines flight attendants are pressing for higher compensation for trips to London Heathrow, arguing the carrier’s switch away from its long-time Heathrow catering supplier has increased onboard workload. The dispute follows prior reporting of catering breakdowns on Heathrow-originating flights, intensifying labor pressure ahead of contract talks.

2026-04-13T09:34:13.442922-07:00
MRO   PaxEx   Orders   Airbus A350   Airbus A330   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Delta Air Lines • Staff Writer

The Suite Spot

By Delta Air Lines: Delta will debut its next generation Delta One® suite for A350-1000s and expands its suite offering to the A330-200/300 fleet, extending its lead with the most business class suites of any U.S.

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2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00
Event   MRO   BizAv   PaxEx   Lufthansa  
lufthansa-technik.com

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks unveil Narrowbody VIP Cabin Concept “The BOW”

By lufthansa-technik.com: At this year’s Aircraft Interior’s Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik is presenting an entirely new approach to VIP aviation: “The BOW” – a modular narrowbody cabin concept created in exclusive collaboration with Designworks, a BMW Group Company.

2026-04-13T04:07:24.122802-07:00
Routes   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Qantas' Project Sunrise A350 emerges from Airbus factory

By AeroTime: First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out in France, bringing nonstop Sydney to London and New York flights closer to reality ahead of 2027 launch.

Also: Air Data News, Australian Aviation, CAPA, The Independent, 2paxfly.com and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2026-04-13T04:57:18.563437-07:00
Safran   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Reuters • Forrest Crellin

Safran aims to double output of engine parts at northern France facility

By Reuters: French jet-engine maker Safran will invest 150 million euros ($175 million) in a high-tonnage hydraulic press to boost output of critical engine components, Chief Executive Olivier Andries said on Monday, as the group accelerates production and tightens control over its supply chain.

2026-04-13T05:55:44.542193-07:00