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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B programme, upgrading A380 and 777 interiors in Dubai

Emirates has finished retrofitting its 100th Airbus A380 or Boeing 777 as part of a $5 billion cabin upgrade launched in November 2022, with work delivered over 44 months. The milestone includes Premium Economy installation and the replacement of thousands of components, using Safran Z400 seats and preparing further phase upgrades with 4K screens.

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2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

AeroTime

Frontier to equip its Airbus fleet with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi under Indigo Partners deal

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2026-07-14T04:15:32.496645-07:00

Vertical Mag

Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal

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2026-07-14T12:00:01.245880-07:00

Aircraft Interiors International

Emirates hits 100th widebody cabin retrofit milestone in $5B program, targeting 219 aircraft

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2026-07-14T06:00:04.825006-07:00

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B programme, upgrading A380 and 777 interiors in Dubai Emirates has finished retrofitting its 100th Airbus A380 or Boeing 777 as part of a $5 billion cabin upgrade launched in November 2022, with work delivered over 44 months. The milestone includes Premium Economy installation and the replacement of thousands of components, using Safran Z400 seats and preparing further phase upgrades with 4K screens.

2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B programme, upgrading A380 and 777 interiors in Dubai

Vertical Mag

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Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal Airbus Helicopters has delivered the last of four H125 aircraft to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, completing the province’s helicopter fleet renewal. The aircraft are intended to strengthen Nova Scotia’s capability for critical emergency missions, following delivery of the earlier three.

2026-07-14T12:00:01.245880-07:00

Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal

FlightGlobal

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How Airbus’s A220 evolved a decade into service after CSeries roots As the A220 marks 10 years in airline service, the programme continues to adapt under Airbus ownership, reflecting ongoing changes since its CSeries origins. The article frames the A220’s evolution as a sustained effort to refine the twinjet’s positioning and performance over time.

2026-07-14T07:45:00.112684-07:00

How Airbus’s A220 evolved a decade into service after CSeries roots

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United Airlines to introduce “Relax Row” in Economy Plus on new A321XLR, removing the middle seat in select rows United Airlines said it will roll out a new Economy Plus seating concept—“United Relax Row”—on its A321XLR, giving customers extra elbow room via an open middle seat and a shared tray table between window and aisle positions. The carrier frames it as the latest step in varying comfort and perks across the cabin.

2026-07-14T06:29:17.046528-07:00

United Airlines to introduce “Relax Row” in Economy Plus on new A321XLR, removing the middle seat in select rows

Aircraft Interiors International

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Emirates hits 100th widebody cabin retrofit milestone in $5B program, targeting 219 aircraft Emirates says it has completed cabin refurbishments on its 100th aircraft under a US$5 billion retrofit programme launched in November 2022, covering 219 widebodies in total. The work includes adding Premium Economy and systematic replacement of thousands of components across Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 cabins.

2026-07-14T06:00:04.825006-07:00

Emirates hits 100th widebody cabin retrofit milestone in $5B program, targeting 219 aircraft

Air Data News

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Lufthansa unveils first Airbus A350-1000 in 100th-anniversary “Deutschland” livery Lufthansa has unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, registered D-AIFA, painted in a blue centenary livery to mark the airline’s 100th year and the 700th Airbus delivery. The aircraft is expected to enter Munich-based service this autumn after test flights and final acceptance, with the name “Deutschland.”

2026-07-14T04:16:56.358096-07:00

Lufthansa unveils first Airbus A350-1000 in 100th-anniversary “Deutschland” livery

AeroTime

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Frontier to equip its Airbus fleet with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi under Indigo Partners deal Frontier Airlines will become the first U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier to install SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight connectivity across its fleet, with installation beginning in early 2027 and service rolling out in 2027. The agreement runs through Indigo Partners, spanning five Indigo-backed carriers to equip more than 1,000 aircraft.

2026-07-14T04:15:32.496645-07:00

Frontier to equip its Airbus fleet with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi under Indigo Partners deal

FlightGlobal

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Gol targets widebody growth as Airbus A330-900 delivery nears Gol says it is preparing to expand long-haul operations and evolve from a mostly domestic carrier into a more global Brazilian competitor. The airline is due to take delivery of the first of five Airbus A330-900s from lessor Avolon by year-end, and is already evaluating additional widebody aircraft beyond the initial batch.

2026-07-14T03:59:18.097852-07:00

Gol targets widebody growth as Airbus A330-900 delivery nears