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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Air Canada takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital

Air Canada has received its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg, with the aircraft leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The airline said it will deploy the long-range narrowbody on transatlantic and transcontinental routes, positioning the type for fleet renewal and increased single-aisle “lie-flat” premium capability.

Airline Geeks • Zach Vasile

Air Canada Takes Delivery of Its First A321XLR

Also: Aviation24, Breitflyte, AeroTime, World Airline News, Skies Magazine, Simple Flying and 11 more
2026-04-24T09:22:47.323524-07:00
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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Ryanair closes Berlin base, blames high costs and charge increases

By AeroTime: On April 24, 2026, Ryanair announced that it is to close its base at Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER), effective October 24, 2026.

Also: Aviation Week, Ryanair and Ryanair
2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00
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CAPA

Emirates working on 'en suite bathrooms' in first class and 'major review' of economy: President

By CAPA: Emirates president Tim Clark , speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition , stated (23-Apr-2026) the airline is "working on en suite bathrooms in first class suites".

Also: Aviation A2Z and The National UAE
2026-04-23T18:06:22.066969-07:00