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Airbus folds Navblue into Skywise subsidiary to unify aviation data and flight‑operations services

Airbus has merged its Skywise digital platform and Navblue flight‑operations unit into a single Skywise subsidiary, consolidating aviation data, predictive‑maintenance and flight‑planning services under one brand. Skywise—launched in 2017 in partnership with Palantir—will offer integrated solutions across airlines’ operational and technical workflows.

2026-04-01T12:45:31.707792-07:00

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Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says

2026-04-01T11:41:12.350863-07:00

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Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

2026-04-01T10:35:39.493247-07:00

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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

2026-04-01T10:05:37.191314-07:00

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Abra Group expands board to 12 and appoints new chairman Abra Group, the holding company for Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos, has expanded its board to 12 members and appointed a new chairman, signalling a governance reshuffle at group level as it advances post‑restructuring growth and fleet plans.

2026-04-01T13:18:41.213926-07:00

Abra Group expands board to 12 and appoints new chairman

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Airbus folds Navblue into Skywise subsidiary to unify aviation data and flight‑operations services Airbus has merged its Skywise digital platform and Navblue flight‑operations unit into a single Skywise subsidiary, consolidating aviation data, predictive‑maintenance and flight‑planning services under one brand. Skywise—launched in 2017 in partnership with Palantir—will offer integrated solutions across airlines’ operational and technical workflows.

2026-04-01T12:45:31.707792-07:00

Airbus folds Navblue into Skywise subsidiary to unify aviation data and flight‑operations services

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Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says Airbnb Chief Business Officer Dave Stephenson said the company was “working on flights” before the Covid pandemic and is now adding “various parts of the journey,” describing flights as a potential component of Airbnb’s broader expansion strategy and experience offerings.

2026-04-01T11:41:12.350863-07:00

Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says

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Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures Qatar Airways has begun gradually restoring services after recent airspace closures grounded its operations, incrementally rebuilding published schedules, reintroducing frequencies and reopening previously suspended routes across its network to international destinations as regional restrictions ease and authorities permit resumed flying.

2026-04-01T10:35:39.493247-07:00

Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences Delta calls Amazon's Leo LEO satellite connectivity a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences, signalling the carrier intends to leverage next‑generation low‑Earth‑orbit broadband to expand onboard passenger services, content offerings and digital revenue opportunities as airlines prioritise high‑capacity, low‑latency inflight Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-01T10:05:37.191314-07:00

Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

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Icelandair in talks to buy 49% of PLAY Europe’s Maltese AOC to expand EU operations Icelandair has signed a letter of intent to acquire 49% of PLAY Europe, the Maltese carrier holding an EU air operator certificate, giving Icelandair access to expanded traffic rights and the option to register aircraft in Malta to support wider EU and charter operations.

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

Icelandair in talks to buy 49% of PLAY Europe’s Maltese AOC to expand EU operations

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LATAM rolls out onboard Wi‑Fi on long‑haul 787‑9, starts 60+ widebody rollout LATAM completed its first long‑haul passenger flight with onboard Wi‑Fi using a Boeing 787‑9, becoming the first South American carrier to activate connectivity on intercontinental services. The rollout starts a programme to equip more than 60 widebody aircraft, with LATAM expecting to invest over US$60 million.

2026-04-01T06:32:17.768215-07:00

LATAM rolls out onboard Wi‑Fi on long‑haul 787‑9, starts 60+ widebody rollout

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Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service Philippine Airlines reported $160 million net income for 2025 after carrying 16.3 million passengers and received the region’s first Airbus A350‑1000. From 3 May 2026 PAL will increase A350 rotations on Manila–Seattle from two to three weekly, replacing 777‑300ER flying.

2026-04-01T06:11:05.425775-07:00

Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service

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Airbus folds Navblue into Skywise subsidiary to unify aviation data and flight‑operations services

Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says

Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

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