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Frontier Airlines signs with SpaceX Starlink for fleetwide in-flight Wi-Fi, targeting installation by early 2027

Frontier Airlines will install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet across its Airbus fleet starting this early 2027 timeframe, under an agreement with Indigo Partners. The carrier is part of a broader plan covering five Indigo-backed airlines equipping more than 1,000 aircraft with Starlink connectivity.

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

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United adds “Relax Row” on A321XLR to boost Economy Plus space with an open middle seat

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

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

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

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Lufthansa takes delivery prep on first A350-1000 “Deutschland” with 100th anniversary livery

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

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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 adds “Relax Row” on A321XLR to boost Economy Plus space with an open middle seat United Airlines is introducing “United Relax Row” on its Airbus A321XLR, designating an Economy Plus row with extra elbow room via an open middle seat and a shared tray table across the window and aisle seats. The airline plans to configure the feature on its A321XLR fleet, starting with the aircraft entering service.

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

United adds “Relax Row” on A321XLR to boost Economy Plus space with an open middle seat

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Lufthansa takes delivery prep on first A350-1000 “Deutschland” with 100th anniversary livery Lufthansa has unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, registered D-AIFA and named “Deutschland,” finished in a blue centenary paint scheme. The aircraft will enter the Munich-based fleet this autumn after test flights and final acceptance, with the livery tied to Lufthansa’s 2026 100th anniversary and Airbus’ 700th delivery.

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

Lufthansa takes delivery prep on first A350-1000 “Deutschland” with 100th anniversary livery

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Frontier Airlines signs with SpaceX Starlink for fleetwide in-flight Wi-Fi, targeting installation by early 2027 Frontier Airlines will install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet across its Airbus fleet starting this early 2027 timeframe, under an agreement with Indigo Partners. The carrier is part of a broader plan covering five Indigo-backed airlines equipping more than 1,000 aircraft with Starlink connectivity.

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

Frontier Airlines signs with SpaceX Starlink for fleetwide in-flight Wi-Fi, targeting installation by early 2027

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

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Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue The Royal Canadian Air Force is rolling out new Airbus twin-turboprop transports to replace legacy search-and-rescue (SAR) aircraft. The service is also continuing to expand its use of the Airbus Defence & Space C295, reflecting a broader modernization of Canada’s SAR airlift capability.

2026-07-13T09:59:06.579635-07:00

Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue

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Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28 Air Europa has begun a new strategic plan that includes bringing the Airbus A350 into service by YE28. The move signals a near-term fleet modernization commitment within the carrier’s broader network and capacity planning framework.

2026-07-13T05:13:55.183016-07:00

Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28

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Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport, following a readiness flight ahead of the airport’s regular freight operations later this month. The touchdown marks the latest trial milestone for the new Australian gateway as it moves toward opening.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig