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• Ricardo Meier
LATAM will resume nonstop Santiago–Caracas flights in January 2027, operating four times weekly with Airbus A320neo aircraft. Direct air links between Chile and Venezuela were suspended in 2024; the restart would restore a route after more than two years without nonstop service.
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LATAM will resume nonstop Santiago–Caracas flights in January 2027, operating four times weekly with Airbus A320neo aircraft. Direct air links between Chile and Venezuela were suspended in 2024; the restart would restore a route after more than two years without nonstop service.
Cruzair expects to begin operations between February and April 2027 with three 170-seat Airbus A320s, its founder said. The startup plans to serve Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay, positioning its launch around regional international services.
Saudi budget carrier Flyadeal has launched five weekly flights between Riyadh and Mumbai, making the city its second destination in India after Hyderabad. The A320neo service adds more than 7,400 seats a month as the airline calls India a strategic priority in its international expansion.
Spain has chosen the Airbus A321neo as the platform for its future Santiago II-SCAPA signals intelligence fleet. The three crewed aircraft are intended to restore the country’s airborne signals intelligence capability and, according to the reports, give Spain one of Europe’s most capable such fleets.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is expected to sign an agreement for 10 Airbus aircraft on Oct. 7, comprising four A350-900 widebodies and six A321neos. The planned purchase follows the carrier’s recently announced order for 11 Boeing 787-10s and 737-8s, indicating a major fleet expansion across both manufacturers.
IranAir is set to resume operations with its Airbus A319 fleet, according to Commercial Aviation News. The available report does not specify the timing, number of aircraft involved, routes, or operational changes behind the restart.
Royal Brunei Airlines has completed installation of SES-powered RB SkyConnect inflight Wi-Fi across its seven Airbus A320neo aircraft. The multi-orbit connectivity service gives the airline’s full A320neo fleet an upgraded onboard internet offering as it develops its connected travel experience.
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air plans to add Heathrow frequencies as its fleet expands, with three Boeing 787-9s expected in the coming weeks and its first Airbus A321neo due before year-end. The deliveries will support the carrier’s initial network growth as aircraft availability increases.
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