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Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027

Air New Zealand will upgrade its seven Boeing 777-300ERs starting March 2027, using a partial retrofit approach. The retrofit will bring new lie-flat Business Premier and redesigned Economy seating, retain the Premium Economy platform, and install upgraded inflight entertainment powered by Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova.

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2026-07-16T13:42:22.706260-07:00

Bloomberg

GE Aerospace lifts 2026 outlook as services demand stays resilient and GEnx shipments rise for Boeing 787 ramp

11 Sources

2026-07-16T03:44:49.500165-07:00

Breitflyte

United posts $1.1B Q2 operating profit, slumps 17% as it projects a $6B fuel headwind—expects full fuel-cost recovery by Q4

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2026-07-16T04:17:22.580240-07:00

eVTOL Insights

e-Smart Group signs SLI leasing agreement for up to 20 BETA all-electric aircraft

2 Sources

2026-07-16T06:52:53.035286-07:00

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Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027 Air New Zealand will upgrade its seven Boeing 777-300ERs starting March 2027, using a partial retrofit approach. The retrofit will bring new lie-flat Business Premier and redesigned Economy seating, retain the Premium Economy platform, and install upgraded inflight entertainment powered by Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova.

2026-07-16T13:42:22.706260-07:00

Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027

eVTOL Insights

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e-Smart Group signs SLI leasing agreement for up to 20 BETA all-electric aircraft e-Smart Group, a global air logistics platform, has signed an agreement with aerospace asset finance specialist SLI to lease up to 20 BETA Technologies all-electric aircraft for deployment in e-Smart’s air cargo operations, initially in Europe.

2026-07-16T06:52:53.035286-07:00

e-Smart Group signs SLI leasing agreement for up to 20 BETA all-electric aircraft

Breitflyte

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United posts $1.1B Q2 operating profit, slumps 17% as it projects a $6B fuel headwind—expects full fuel-cost recovery by Q4 United Airlines reported nearly $1.1 billion in second-quarter operating profit, down 17%, but beat Wall Street expectations amid premium-led strength. The carrier projects a $6 billion fuel cost hit for the year tied to higher prices and raised its full-year earnings outlook, aiming to recover incremental fuel costs through higher fares by the fourth quarter.

2026-07-16T04:17:22.580240-07:00

United posts $1.1B Q2 operating profit, slumps 17% as it projects a $6B fuel headwind—expects full fuel-cost recovery by Q4

Bloomberg

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GE Aerospace lifts 2026 outlook as services demand stays resilient and GEnx shipments rise for Boeing 787 ramp GE Aerospace raised its 2026 profit forecast on resilient engine repair and spare-parts demand, even as high fuel prices and airline schedule cuts constrain the broader market. CEO Larry Culp said GEnx shipments for Boeing 787s accelerated, easing delay concerns. The company also expanded guidance on a services-led quarter, and launched a UK-backed financing framework with UKEF to support engine maintenance in Wales and Scotland (up to $1B over five years).

2026-07-16T03:44:49.500165-07:00

GE Aerospace lifts 2026 outlook as services demand stays resilient and GEnx shipments rise for Boeing 787 ramp

ch-aviation

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Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai Air France and Cathay Cargo are shifting cargo operations to Navi Mumbai, reallocating how freight capacity is handled in the region. The change signals a new operating setup for two major carriers’ cargo networks serving South Asia and connecting markets.

2026-07-16T00:59:40.383717-07:00

Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

Bloomberg

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AI-driven semiconductor demand lifts Asian carriers’ cargo volumes, helping offset rising jet fuel costs Asian airlines are seeing growing cargo demand tied to the surge in AI servers and computer chips. The resulting freight windfall is providing margin support as carriers work to mitigate the impact of higher jet fuel costs.

2026-07-15T16:44:24.503584-07:00

AI-driven semiconductor demand lifts Asian carriers’ cargo volumes, helping offset rising jet fuel costs

Reuters

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Airbus in talks to sell more A330neo widebodies to Flynas ahead of Farnborough Airbus is reportedly in negotiations to sell additional A330neo widebody aircraft to Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas. Industry sources say an announcement could come as soon as next week’s Farnborough Airshow, underscoring continued momentum for the A330neo in Middle East fleet planning.

2026-07-15T15:16:55.944450-07:00

Airbus in talks to sell more A330neo widebodies to Flynas ahead of Farnborough

Cathay Pacific

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Cathay Pacific adds four new Latin America codeshares with Iberia via Madrid (Fortaleza/Recife, Buenos Aires, Santo Domingo) Cathay Pacific is extending its Latin America network through Iberia codeshare additions: Fortaleza and Recife in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina, and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic—routing via Madrid. The carrier also plans to lift its nonstop Madrid–Hong Kong service to daily flights, strengthening Oneworld connectivity across the region.

2026-07-14T21:59:46.520123-07:00

Cathay Pacific adds four new Latin America codeshares with Iberia via Madrid (Fortaleza/Recife, Buenos Aires, Santo Domingo)

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