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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
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
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines flight attendant based at DFW reported missing in Medellín amid kidnapping reports

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: An American Airlines flight attendant based out of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has gone missing during a work layover in Medellín, Colombia, and there are now reports he may have been kidnapped.

2026-03-24T07:19:17.865830-07:00