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Air India Express to receive first Boeing 737‑8 MAX line‑fit in Delhi on Dec. 29 with Ratan Tata livery

Air India Express will take delivery of its first Boeing 737‑8 MAX line‑fit in Delhi on Dec. 29, painted in a special Ratan Tata livery. The arrival — the first all‑new type for the Air India Group since the Tata takeover — comes as the carrier surpasses a 100‑aircraft fleet.

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EVA Air orders four Boeing 787-9s, extends 777-300ER leases and plans cabin upgrades

2025-12-28T01:15:39.863215-08:00

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Loyalty programmes emerged as carriers' most valuable asset in 2025

2025-12-28T05:27:31.635930-08:00

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Spirit Airlines’ November data is bleak, raising immediate concerns for capacity and fares

2025-12-24T03:49:46.027393-08:00

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Air India Express to receive first Boeing 737‑8 MAX line‑fit in Delhi on Dec. 29 with Ratan Tata livery Air India Express will take delivery of its first Boeing 737‑8 MAX line‑fit in Delhi on Dec. 29, painted in a special Ratan Tata livery. The arrival — the first all‑new type for the Air India Group since the Tata takeover — comes as the carrier surpasses a 100‑aircraft fleet.

2025-12-28T13:02:48.492284-08:00

Air India Express to receive first Boeing 737‑8 MAX line‑fit in Delhi on Dec. 29 with Ratan Tata livery

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Loyalty programmes emerged as carriers' most valuable asset in 2025 In 2025 airline loyalty programmes emerged as one of carriers’ most valuable assets as travel demand skewed toward wealthier travellers. Five defining trends show how programmes reshaped revenue strategy, customer segmentation and partnership choices across the industry.

2025-12-28T05:27:31.635930-08:00

Loyalty programmes emerged as carriers' most valuable asset in 2025

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ITA Airways to retire A330-200s — final Boston–Rome A330ceo service scheduled for 31 December ITA Airways will operate its final Airbus A330-200 on 31 December, flying Boston–Rome, according to Cirium schedules. The flight will conclude ITA's A330ceo operations in its long‑haul fleet as the carrier continues its ongoing fleet renewal and network adjustments.

2025-12-28T03:21:53.240189-08:00

ITA Airways to retire A330-200s — final Boston–Rome A330ceo service scheduled for 31 December

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EVA Air orders four Boeing 787-9s, extends 777-300ER leases and plans cabin upgrades EVA Air's board on Dec. 26 approved buying four Boeing 787-9s worth up to US$1.94 billion (NT$65 billion) and authorized lease extensions and cabin upgrades for four Boeing 777-300ERs. The moves are designed to underpin the carrier's long‑term fleet growth and international network expansion.

2025-12-28T01:15:39.863215-08:00

EVA Air orders four Boeing 787-9s, extends 777-300ER leases and plans cabin upgrades

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American Airlines Acquires Stake in Republic Airways Following Republic–Mesa Merger American Airlines has taken a minority equity stake in Republic Airways after receiving shares tied to the Republic–Mesa merger completed last month. The transfer makes American a direct shareholder in the combined regional carrier as integration of Republic and Mesa advances.

2025-12-27T04:16:05.347237-08:00

American Airlines Acquires Stake in Republic Airways Following Republic–Mesa Merger

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Air France plan to fit fleet with SpaceX Starlink Wi‑Fi draws political fire in France Air France's plan to equip its fleet with SpaceX's Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi has provoked a public backlash from French politicians, highlighting a fraught, 'love‑hate' dynamic with Elon Musk and underscoring rising political and regulatory scrutiny of airlines' adoption of LEO broadband services.

2025-12-27T03:12:56.049916-08:00

Air France plan to fit fleet with SpaceX Starlink Wi‑Fi draws political fire in France

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Cathay revives 'lettuce leaf sandwich' retro livery on three A350s for 80th anniversary Cathay Pacific will mark its 80th anniversary by applying its iconic 'lettuce leaf sandwich' retro livery to three Airbus A350s, and says the classic scheme could also appear on other aircraft across the fleet. The revival spotlights a high-profile brand celebration.

2025-12-27T02:09:54.893774-08:00

Cathay revives 'lettuce leaf sandwich' retro livery on three A350s for 80th anniversary

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Argentina clears LATAM to operate unrestricted domestic flights as Milei advances liberalisation Argentina's Transport Secretariat has authorised Chile's LATAM Airlines to operate domestic (cabotage) services across Argentina with aircraft of its choosing, granting the carrier full access to the market and making it a direct competitor to incumbent operators. The move reflects President Javier Milei's ongoing aviation liberalisation agenda.

2025-12-27T01:49:03.611813-08:00

Argentina clears LATAM to operate unrestricted domestic flights as Milei advances liberalisation

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Air India Express to receive first Boeing 737‑8 MAX line‑fit in Delhi on Dec. 29 with Ratan Tata livery

EVA Air orders four Boeing 787-9s, extends 777-300ER leases and plans cabin upgrades

Loyalty programmes emerged as carriers' most valuable asset in 2025

Spirit Airlines’ November data is bleak, raising immediate concerns for capacity and fares

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