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Lufthansa nearing follow‑on widebody order with Airbus or Boeing, CEO says

Lufthansa is in advanced negotiations with both Airbus and Boeing and expects to place a follow‑on widebody order within weeks, CEO Carsten Spohr said. The purchase is part of the group's widebody fleet renewal and will influence long‑haul capacity and OEM delivery slots.

2026-03-19T11:59:56.892808-07:00

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Indian carriers warn of route cuts and delayed fleet expansion unless December fare caps are lifted

2026-03-20T05:09:48.501579-07:00

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AIX 2026 preview: next‑generation aircraft cabins — wellbeing, digital connectivity and sustainable onboard solutions

2026-03-20T05:00:06.776247-07:00

Inflight Online

SAS partners with 3 to give EuroBonus members and 3 customers free Starlink in‑flight Wi‑Fi

2026-03-20T04:29:23.366899-07:00

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Indian carriers warn of route cuts and delayed fleet expansion unless December fare caps are lifted A trade group representing IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet warned India’s government in a letter that the carriers will withdraw routes and delay planned fleet and network expansions unless fare caps imposed in December are revoked. The firms tied the policy directly to near‑term capacity and growth plans.

2026-03-20T05:09:48.501579-07:00

Indian carriers warn of route cuts and delayed fleet expansion unless December fare caps are lifted

FlightGlobal

AIX 2026 preview: next‑generation aircraft cabins — wellbeing, digital connectivity and sustainable onboard solutions Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 brings the next generation of cabins into view: designs centred on passenger wellbeing, integrated digital systems for seamless connectivity, and sustainability embedded in materials and servicing. The show previews supplier solutions and airline product concepts that will drive inflight experience upgrades and retrofit decisions across fleets.

2026-03-20T05:00:06.776247-07:00

AIX 2026 preview: next‑generation aircraft cabins — wellbeing, digital connectivity and sustainable onboard solutions

Inflight Online

SAS partners with 3 to give EuroBonus members and 3 customers free Starlink in‑flight Wi‑Fi SAS has partnered with mobile operator 3 to provide free SpaceX Starlink in‑flight Wi‑Fi to EuroBonus members and 3 customers. The agreement gives loyalty members and the operator's subscribers gate‑to‑gate connectivity on SAS flights, broadening passenger connectivity options across its network.

2026-03-20T04:29:23.366899-07:00

SAS partners with 3 to give EuroBonus members and 3 customers free Starlink in‑flight Wi‑Fi

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Ryanair quits Azores, denies illegal subsidy allegations as Portuguese probe carries out searches Ryanair has withdrawn services from the Azores and rejected allegations of illegal subsidies linked to the Portuguese archipelago after investigators searched regional authorities and law firms. The carrier says no illicit deal occurred while a criminal probe into local subsidy arrangements continues.

2026-03-20T02:19:39.186725-07:00

Ryanair quits Azores, denies illegal subsidy allegations as Portuguese probe carries out searches

Leeham News

Bjorn's Corner Part 2 — Blended‑Wing‑Body airliners as a more efficient alternative to tube‑and‑wing Leeham's Bjorn's Corner continues its series examining blended wing body (BWB) configurations, arguing the all‑wing layout could deliver substantially better aerodynamic efficiency and lower fuel burn than conventional tube‑and‑wing airliners. Part 2 explores technical trade‑offs, structural, certification and production implications for commercial carriers.

2026-03-20T01:35:12.263168-07:00

Bjorn's Corner Part 2 — Blended‑Wing‑Body airliners as a more efficient alternative to tube‑and‑wing

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Pegasus seeks up to $250m in international debt issuance to bolster financing options Pegasus Airlines has applied to issue up to $250 million of debt securities on international markets following a March 17 board resolution. The Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen-based low-cost carrier said the move is intended to broaden its financing toolkit and support liquidity for upcoming needs.

2026-03-20T01:00:02.002669-07:00

Pegasus seeks up to $250m in international debt issuance to bolster financing options

Reuters

IEA urges work-from-home and reduced flying to blunt oil-price shock The IEA proposed immediate demand-side measures — work from home, lower highway speeds and avoiding air travel — alongside a record release from strategic reserves to ease oil-price pressures caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and strained energy markets.

2026-03-20T00:09:07.715098-07:00

IEA urges work-from-home and reduced flying to blunt oil-price shock

Aviation Source

Rising oil prices threaten flight‑training affordability and the pilot pipeline Global oil prices are climbing steeply, pushing fuel costs higher for flight schools and individual trainees. Rising per‑hour operating expenses threaten the affordability of pilot training, risking reduced enrolments and longer timelines for licensing — a potential choke point for the industry’s pilot supply.

2026-03-19T21:39:44.382656-07:00

Rising oil prices threaten flight‑training affordability and the pilot pipeline

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Lufthansa nearing follow‑on widebody order with Airbus or Boeing, CEO says

Indian carriers warn of route cuts and delayed fleet expansion unless December fare caps are lifted

AIX 2026 preview: next‑generation aircraft cabins — wellbeing, digital connectivity and sustainable onboard solutions

SAS partners with 3 to give EuroBonus members and 3 customers free Starlink in‑flight Wi‑Fi

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