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ANA to make Narita–Mumbai daily from 29 Mar 2026; boosts FY2026 international capacity 5% and orders upgraded 787‑9s

ANA will lift Tokyo Narita–Mumbai to daily from 29 March 2026 using Boeing 787‑9s, while FY2026 international capacity rises about 5% as the carrier orders 787‑9s with upgraded cabins and folds Nippon Cargo into an expanded freighter network serving Asia and North America.

2026-01-20T03:20:24.426700-08:00

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ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted

2026-01-19T20:50:50.053015-08:00

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Emirates adds four weekly Dubai–Manila flights from April 2

2026-01-18T23:03:04.834906-08:00

Airline Weekly

Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure

2026-01-18T22:06:55.558309-08:00

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ANA to make Narita–Mumbai daily from 29 Mar 2026; boosts FY2026 international capacity 5% and orders upgraded 787‑9s ANA will lift Tokyo Narita–Mumbai to daily from 29 March 2026 using Boeing 787‑9s, while FY2026 international capacity rises about 5% as the carrier orders 787‑9s with upgraded cabins and folds Nippon Cargo into an expanded freighter network serving Asia and North America.

2026-01-20T03:20:24.426700-08:00

ANA to make Narita–Mumbai daily from 29 Mar 2026; boosts FY2026 international capacity 5% and orders upgraded 787‑9s

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ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted Australia's ATSB found a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 Metroliner freighter departed Townsville in darkness and rain on 10 February with pitot tube covers still fitted, and produced erroneous airspeed indications during the flight. Investigators said non‑specific operator procedures contributed to the oversight.

2026-01-19T20:50:50.053015-08:00

ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted

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EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions EgyptAir is advancing plans to convert Airbus A330 passenger jets into freighters, aiming to add widebody cargo capability to its fleet. The carrier has begun planning work but has not disclosed the number of aircraft to be converted, conversion partners, or expected timelines.

2026-01-19T04:28:19.205377-08:00

EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions

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Windracers wins WFP contract to deploy UAVs for humanitarian supply operations in Madagascar Windracers has secured a contract from the UN World Food Programme to provide unmanned aerial vehicles for humanitarian supply operations in Madagascar. The deal will deploy drones to deliver essential goods to remote, hard‑to‑reach communities, supporting WFP logistics and relief distribution efforts.

2026-01-19T04:19:12.582886-08:00

Windracers wins WFP contract to deploy UAVs for humanitarian supply operations in Madagascar

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Emirates adds four weekly Dubai–Manila flights from April 2 From 2 April, Emirates will add four weekly Dubai–Manila rotations, operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with Boeing 777‑300ER aircraft. The extra frequencies lift the route to 32 weekly flights, adding night services to optimise connections via Dubai for Europe and the Americas.

2026-01-18T23:03:04.834906-08:00

Emirates adds four weekly Dubai–Manila flights from April 2

Airline Weekly

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Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure Allegiant and Sun Country are merging as U.S. low‑cost carrier economics weaken, combining two leisure‑focused operators in a move that signals consolidation in the budget segment. The deal arrives amid signs of softer economy/Main Cabin demand flagged by legacy carriers, squeezing yields and margins.

2026-01-18T22:06:55.558309-08:00

Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure

New York Times

Raj Subramaniam reshapes FedEx for drones, robotics and AI amid shifting global trade Raj Subramaniam, who succeeded FedEx’s founder three years ago, is overhauling the company as technology, tariffs and other disruptions have “fundamentally shifted” global trade patterns. He is steering FedEx toward drones, robotics and AI to adapt the business to new logistics realities.

2026-01-18T02:10:06.770042-08:00

Raj Subramaniam reshapes FedEx for drones, robotics and AI amid shifting global trade

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Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls An early‑morning bomb threat against a FedEx cargo aircraft at Great Falls International Airport brought the FBI, Montana Air National Guard explosive ordnance disposal teams, K‑9 units and local police together in a coordinated security response as authorities assessed the reported threat.

2026-01-16T10:33:54.419932-08:00

Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls

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ANA to make Narita–Mumbai daily from 29 Mar 2026; boosts FY2026 international capacity 5% and orders upgraded 787‑9s

ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted

Emirates adds four weekly Dubai–Manila flights from April 2

Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure

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