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• Mihir Mishra
India’s largest airline plans to introduce a three-class cabin, including lie-flat beds, on its Airbus A350 fleet, marking a move beyond its traditional no-frills offer. The change is part of IndiGo’s effort to broaden its appeal to business travelers as it expands long-haul operations.
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Air Astana has brought SES inflight connectivity into service on its first Airbus A321LR, with plans to extend the multi-orbit Wi-Fi service across its fleet. Access is free for all passengers through Jan. 31; the available reports do not specify which passengers will retain free access afterward.
India’s largest airline plans to introduce a three-class cabin, including lie-flat beds, on its Airbus A350 fleet, marking a move beyond its traditional no-frills offer. The change is part of IndiGo’s effort to broaden its appeal to business travelers as it expands long-haul operations.
Air Corsica is continuing to use wet-leased aircraft as it faces ongoing problems with its ATR fleet. The available article information does not specify the number or type of aircraft involved, the duration of the leases or the operational impact.
Sri Lankan lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa faces 24 charges over an alleged bribe linked to SriLankan Airlines’ purchase of Airbus aircraft. The allegations concern a historic aircraft deal; the charges have not been established in court.
Chile-based JetSMART is targeting the Airbus A321-200NY(XLR) for entry into service in the fourth quarter of 2028. The aircraft would extend the low-cost carrier’s fleet strategy, though the article provides no details on order quantities, routes or delivery arrangements.
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been indicted on 24 charges over an alleged LKR100 million ($300,000) bribe connected to a historic aircraft deal between SriLankan Airlines and Airbus, local media report. The case lists 59 witnesses; the allegations have not been established in court.
Air France-KLM and Airbus have established a joint venture focused on components for the A350, creating a new formal link between the airline group and the aircraft manufacturer around the widebody program. The available report does not specify the venture’s scope, ownership structure or operating plans.
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Airbus says it will not stockpile unfinished aircraft as engine deliveries continue to limit its production ramp-up. Separately, a growing pool of secondhand A220s is emerging as output targets rise, while Airbus disclosed that production of key A350 fuselage components inherited from Spirit AeroSystems has fallen by more than half from pre-pandemic levels.
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