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Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification

Singapore Airlines has delayed the rollout of new first and business-class cabins on its A350-900 fleet. The first retrofitted long-haul aircraft is now expected to enter service in Q1 2027 instead of Q2 2026, citing industry-wide supply-chain constraints and delayed certification of a new seat.

2026-05-07T15:53:59.892144-07:00

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Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

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Scoot commits to 11 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, lifting its A320neo orderbook to 20 and keeping Pratt & Whitney G

2026-05-07T05:29:20.359677-07:00

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Baltic Ground Services extends SkyUp Airlines fuel-supply deal at Tallinn, Riga and Palanga through April 2026

2026-05-07T08:09:36.603775-07:00

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Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification Singapore Airlines has delayed the rollout of new first and business-class cabins on its A350-900 fleet. The first retrofitted long-haul aircraft is now expected to enter service in Q1 2027 instead of Q2 2026, citing industry-wide supply-chain constraints and delayed certification of a new seat.

2026-05-07T15:53:59.892144-07:00

Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification

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Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge Sabre says it delivered its strongest quarter in more than two years and is taking a direct aim at Amadeus, alleging monopolistic practices that block competitive offerings in airline technology. The dispute centers on whether Amadeus’s conduct restricts rivals’ ability to compete.

2026-05-07T14:31:29.880795-07:00

Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge

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Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights Air Algérie will launch twice-weekly direct service between Manchester Airport and Algiers starting this summer, establishing the first non-stop link between the two cities. The new route adds a fresh connectivity option for Algerian traffic and strengthens Air Algérie’s Europe-facing network.

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

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Baltic Ground Services extends SkyUp Airlines fuel-supply deal at Tallinn, Riga and Palanga through April 2026 Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has renewed its long-term partnership with SkyUp Airlines to continue aircraft fueling at Tallinn, Riga and Palanga airports under an agreement starting April 2026. The extension reinforces BGS’s ground-handling and fuel-distribution cooperation across key Baltic locations for SkyUp’s network.

2026-05-07T08:09:36.603775-07:00

Baltic Ground Services extends SkyUp Airlines fuel-supply deal at Tallinn, Riga and Palanga through April 2026

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Scoot commits to 11 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, lifting its A320neo orderbook to 20 and keeping Pratt & Whitney G Low-cost carrier Scoot (Singapore Airlines’ unit) has agreed to acquire up to 11 Airbus A320neo-family jets—five new firm orders plus six option conversions from a 2014 order—supporting fleet replacement and regional network growth. The entire expanded orderbook totals 20 A320neo-family aircraft with PW1100G-JM (GTF) engines.

2026-05-07T05:29:20.359677-07:00

Scoot commits to 11 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, lifting its A320neo orderbook to 20 and keeping Pratt & Whitney G

Financial Times

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Emirates Group posts record AED 24.4bn profit for 2025-26 despite Iran-war flight disruptions Emirates Group reported record financials for fiscal 2025-26, with profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion), up 7% year-on-year, alongside record revenues of AED 150.5 billion. The carrier said the final month faced major disruption from war-related groundings and resulting passenger reluctance.

2026-05-06T23:47:33.725691-07:00

Emirates Group posts record AED 24.4bn profit for 2025-26 despite Iran-war flight disruptions

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SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives SkyWest’s planned CRJ450 fleet upgrade/positioning for United Airlines elevates the role of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) as CRJ support remains a key lever for regional operators seeking to extend older-airframe service lives. The shift underscores how OEM-backed support can influence utilization and fleet economics.

2026-05-06T13:15:55.673123-07:00

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

The Hill

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Delta to end complimentary snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles from May 19, expanding full beverage service on longer r Starting May 19, Delta will stop providing in-flight meals, drinks and snacks on segments under 350 miles, while keeping First Class service unchanged. Delta says the change will affect about 450 daily domestic departures and will shift more full beverage offering to flights of 350 miles and above.

2026-05-06T11:28:13.864661-07:00

Delta to end complimentary snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles from May 19, expanding full beverage service on longer r

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Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

Scoot commits to 11 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, lifting its A320neo orderbook to 20 and keeping Pratt & Whitney G

Baltic Ground Services extends SkyUp Airlines fuel-supply deal at Tallinn, Riga and Palanga through April 2026

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