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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

Oman’s SalamAir plans to increase capacity by bringing additional Airbus A320s into service while managing ongoing engine-related issues affecting operations. The move is aimed at protecting seat availability and sustaining network capacity despite constraints linked to propulsion system reliability.

2026-04-14T23:34:57.056368-07:00

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Collins Aerospace lands three international airline launch customers for Helix narrowbody main-cabin seats

2026-04-14T23:53:56.497332-07:00

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Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26

2026-04-14T22:14:56.486736-07:00

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Boeing 2026 Q1: 143 commercial aircraft delivered; March slows to 46 as 737 MAX wiring repair continues

2026-04-14T08:55:33.938103-07:00

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Belarus’ Rada Airlines to revive ex-Gambia Il-62M Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines plans to restart operations of an Il-62M previously operated by Gambia. The move points to continued fleet re-use of older widebody assets as airlines seek to bring aircraft back into service through operator change and aircraft turnover.

2026-04-15T00:34:53.906046-07:00

Belarus’ Rada Airlines to revive ex-Gambia Il-62M

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Collins Aerospace lands three international airline launch customers for Helix narrowbody main-cabin seats Collins Aerospace says three international airlines have selected its Helix main cabin seat to equip upcoming narrowbody aircraft deliveries. The “launch customer” wins position Helix for near-term fleet entry, expanding Collins’ share of the growing narrowbody cabin-interiors retrofit and new-build seating market.

2026-04-14T23:53:56.497332-07:00

Collins Aerospace lands three international airline launch customers for Helix narrowbody main-cabin seats

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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues Oman’s SalamAir plans to increase capacity by bringing additional Airbus A320s into service while managing ongoing engine-related issues affecting operations. The move is aimed at protecting seat availability and sustaining network capacity despite constraints linked to propulsion system reliability.

2026-04-14T23:34:57.056368-07:00

SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

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Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26 Sri Lanka’s WEAIR plans to start Boeing 737 freighter flying in mid‑2Q26, marking a near-term step into dedicated cargo capacity. The move is designed to expand freighter lift from the island nation using the 737’s medium-size payload niche.

2026-04-14T22:14:56.486736-07:00

Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26

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airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026 Latvian carrier airBaltic carried 393,400 passengers in March 2026, the airline’s highest monthly figure for that month. The result signals continued traffic momentum alongside the carrier’s ongoing efforts to stabilise capacity and finances amid prior funding concerns.

2026-04-14T12:14:58.416784-07:00

airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026

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Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition Peru’s defense procurement agency is preparing a Tuesday announcement awarding the Air Force’s combat aircraft program to the F-16 C/D Block 70 for 24 jets, according to local reporting. The same deal is expected to include KC-135 tanker aircraft, ending speculation over replacements for ageing Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fleets.

2026-04-14T09:53:41.178463-07:00

Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition

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Boeing 2026 Q1: 143 commercial aircraft delivered; March slows to 46 as 737 MAX wiring repair continues Boeing delivered 46 jets in March 2026 (up from 41 a year earlier) but attributed the month’s slower output to ongoing repairs of damaged wiring on about 25 737 MAX aircraft. First-quarter deliveries totaled 143 commercial jets, with 737s leading and widebodies providing offset.

2026-04-14T08:55:33.938103-07:00

Boeing 2026 Q1: 143 commercial aircraft delivered; March slows to 46 as 737 MAX wiring repair continues

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Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft Spirit Airlines is asking to reject seven Airbus A321neo and four Airbus A320neo aircraft, setting up a potential break or renegotiation of delivery/acceptance obligations tied to its A320neo-family fleet. The move signals continued legal leverage as the carrier works through its restructuring timeline.

2026-04-14T07:58:22.111672-07:00

Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft

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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

Collins Aerospace lands three international airline launch customers for Helix narrowbody main-cabin seats

Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26

Boeing 2026 Q1: 143 commercial aircraft delivered; March slows to 46 as 737 MAX wiring repair continues

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