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JetBlue's Summer 2026 Transatlantic Growth Capped by Slot, Fleet and Premium Narrowbody Pressure

JetBlue’s Summer 2026 transatlantic plan is tightly constrained by scarce airport slots, limited narrowbody fleet availability and intensifying competition from premium narrowbody services. The carrier is prioritizing frequencies, aircraft allocation and partnerships to defend growth rather than pursuing aggressive network expansion this summer.

2026-02-26T08:53:32.725031-08:00

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Gulfstream G700 wins Indian type certification, clearing way for deliveries

2026-02-26T10:36:41.930295-08:00

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Magnifica unveils first ACJ321neo — first of four for 'Private Class' ahead of 2027

2026-02-26T10:36:41.989826-08:00

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JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions hit limits as slot, fleet and competition squeeze Summer 2026

2026-02-26T08:56:40.781148-08:00

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De Havilland to demo Garmin-equipped C-23 Sherpa on transatlantic tour to gauge production restart demand De Havilland Canada will fly a Garmin G1000-equipped Short C-23 Sherpa on a transatlantic demonstration tour this year, beginning with CANSEC in May and continuing across Europe. The roadshow is designed to assess market appetite and inform a potential restart of C-23 turboprop production.

2026-02-26T13:54:36.170098-08:00

De Havilland to demo Garmin-equipped C-23 Sherpa on transatlantic tour to gauge production restart demand

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Magnifica unveils first ACJ321neo — first of four for 'Private Class' ahead of 2027 Magnifica has unveiled the first Airbus ACJ321neo — the initial delivery in a four‑aircraft batch configured for the startup's 'Private Class' product. The corporate‑configured A321neo is intended to support Magnifica's hybrid private–commercial service as the carrier readies for operations in 2027.

2026-02-26T10:36:41.989826-08:00

Magnifica unveils first ACJ321neo — first of four for 'Private Class' ahead of 2027

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Gulfstream G700 wins Indian type certification, clearing way for deliveries India's aviation regulator has granted type certification to Gulfstream's G700, enabling deliveries of the ultra‑long‑range business jet to Indian operators. The clearance follows approvals for the G500 and G600 last year and opens the market to the G700's extended range, speed and large cabin.

2026-02-26T10:36:41.930295-08:00

Gulfstream G700 wins Indian type certification, clearing way for deliveries

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JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions hit limits as slot, fleet and competition squeeze Summer 2026 JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions are running into practical limits for Summer 2026 as airport slot constraints, limited long‑haul fleet availability and intensifying competition force the carrier to temper expansion and fine‑tune its network plans, testing the resilience of its leisure‑focused transatlantic model.

2026-02-26T08:56:40.781148-08:00

JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions hit limits as slot, fleet and competition squeeze Summer 2026

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JetBlue's Summer 2026 Transatlantic Growth Capped by Slot, Fleet and Premium Narrowbody Pressure JetBlue’s Summer 2026 transatlantic plan is tightly constrained by scarce airport slots, limited narrowbody fleet availability and intensifying competition from premium narrowbody services. The carrier is prioritizing frequencies, aircraft allocation and partnerships to defend growth rather than pursuing aggressive network expansion this summer.

2026-02-26T08:53:32.725031-08:00

JetBlue's Summer 2026 Transatlantic Growth Capped by Slot, Fleet and Premium Narrowbody Pressure

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Qantas posts 5% 1H26 profit rise as A220s and A321LRs lift margins ahead of major delivery surge Qantas Group reported a 5% increase in underlying profit for 1H26, with management crediting new Airbus A220s and A321LRs for measurable margin improvement and greater network flexibility. CEO Vanessa Hudson said the carrier is entering an "exciting new era" as a steadier delivery pipeline will bring a major influx of aircraft over the next 18 months.

2026-02-26T04:51:33.601614-08:00

Qantas posts 5% 1H26 profit rise as A220s and A321LRs lift margins ahead of major delivery surge

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flydubai posts record FY2025 results and adds 737 MAX 9s to lift business-class capacity >3% in 2026 flydubai reported record FY2025 results — AED 13.6bn revenue and AED 2.2bn pre-tax profit — after carrying a record 15.7 million passengers across 140 destinations. The carrier is adding Boeing 737 MAX 9s, increasing business-class seat capacity by more than 3% in 2026 and lifting system capacity roughly 6%.

2026-02-26T02:41:16.636122-08:00

flydubai posts record FY2025 results and adds 737 MAX 9s to lift business-class capacity >3% in 2026

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Rolls‑Royce posts 40% profit surge, lifts mid‑term targets as aftermarket offsets Trent delivery dip Rolls‑Royce reported a c.40% rise in 2025 profits and raised mid‑term targets after civil aerospace aftermarket strength and improved contractual margins offset a drop in Trent deliveries to 259 engines. Management said the business will sustain robust growth and dismissed UltraFan loan speculation.

2026-02-25T23:26:10.053929-08:00

Rolls‑Royce posts 40% profit surge, lifts mid‑term targets as aftermarket offsets Trent delivery dip

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JetBlue's Summer 2026 Transatlantic Growth Capped by Slot, Fleet and Premium Narrowbody Pressure

Gulfstream G700 wins Indian type certification, clearing way for deliveries

Magnifica unveils first ACJ321neo — first of four for 'Private Class' ahead of 2027

JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions hit limits as slot, fleet and competition squeeze Summer 2026

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