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Philippine Airlines debuts A350-1000 flagship to expand North America long‑haul service

Philippine Airlines has unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000 — the carrier's new flagship — as it targets expanded long‑haul capacity to North America. The arrival, timed with the airline's 85th anniversary, positions the A350-1000 at the centre of PAL's transpacific service plans.

2026-01-19T01:43:12.451215-08:00

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United upsizes 787 order to 787-10s as economics favor larger Dreamliner

2026-01-19T07:48:41.926357-08:00

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US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8

2026-01-19T11:13:18.244459-08:00

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EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions

2026-01-19T04:28:19.205377-08:00

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US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8 The U.S. Air Force has received its first Boeing 747-8, formally adding the long-range widebody to USAF inventory. The delivery marks a procurement milestone for the service and starts standard acceptance, inspection and integration activities ahead of operational assignment.

2026-01-19T11:13:18.244459-08:00

US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8

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United upsizes 787 order to 787-10s as economics favor larger Dreamliner United is converting outstanding 787-9 orders to larger 787-10s, a decision the carrier says is driven by rising traffic, limited airport slots and stronger economics per seat. Data indicates upsizing is a rational move to improve capacity and competitive positioning on long‑haul routes.

2026-01-19T07:48:41.926357-08:00

United upsizes 787 order to 787-10s as economics favor larger Dreamliner

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EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions EgyptAir is advancing plans to convert Airbus A330 passenger jets into freighters, aiming to add widebody cargo capability to its fleet. The carrier has begun planning work but has not disclosed the number of aircraft to be converted, conversion partners, or expected timelines.

2026-01-19T04:28:19.205377-08:00

EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions

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Rossiya Airlines to double its Boeing 747 fleet by 2027 Rossiya Airlines aims to double its Boeing 747 fleet by 2027, the carrier announced, setting an ambitious timeline for rapid widebody expansion. The announcement did not specify exact aircraft counts, delivery sources or whether additions will be passenger or freighter-configured.

2026-01-19T02:54:33.787001-08:00

Rossiya Airlines to double its Boeing 747 fleet by 2027

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Brazilian regulator limits operations of Luxair’s newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2 after return-to-field A Brazilian regulator has warned that Luxair’s recently delivered Embraer E195‑E2 must not operate in freezing fog, low visibility or at temperatures below 3°C. The restriction follows a Jan. 19 flight to Milan that returned to Luxembourg shortly after takeoff; Luxair declined to comment.

2026-01-19T02:46:17.078612-08:00

Brazilian regulator limits operations of Luxair’s newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2 after return-to-field

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Philippine Airlines debuts A350-1000 flagship to expand North America long‑haul service Philippine Airlines has unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000 — the carrier's new flagship — as it targets expanded long‑haul capacity to North America. The arrival, timed with the airline's 85th anniversary, positions the A350-1000 at the centre of PAL's transpacific service plans.

2026-01-19T01:43:12.451215-08:00

Philippine Airlines debuts A350-1000 flagship to expand North America long‑haul service

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ATR narrows product focus for 2026, keeps STOL off the near‑term roadmap ATR, having shelved near‑term development of a STOL variant a year ago, enters 2026 refocusing on its core turboprop product line and market positions. The company says it is confident in demand for existing ATR models and will prioritise incremental upgrades over new STOL development.

2026-01-19T00:27:47.931529-08:00

ATR narrows product focus for 2026, keeps STOL off the near‑term roadmap

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Air Astana shareholders approve firm order for five Boeing 787-9s with options for 10 At an extraordinary general meeting on 15 January 2026, Air Astana shareholders approved a firm order for five Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners and authorised options for 10 additional 787‑9s. The shareholder vote formalises the carrier’s long‑haul widebody purchase and advances its fleet renewal plans.

2026-01-18T21:03:04.656073-08:00

Air Astana shareholders approve firm order for five Boeing 787-9s with options for 10

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Philippine Airlines debuts A350-1000 flagship to expand North America long‑haul service

United upsizes 787 order to 787-10s as economics favor larger Dreamliner

US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8

EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions

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