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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

Nippon Cargo Airlines has started its integration into the ANA Group and is laying out plans to expand freighter capacity using Boeing 777F aircraft. The move signals a tighter structural alignment within ANA’s logistics network alongside incremental growth of long-haul cargo lift.

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

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United launches first transatlantic Starlink-equipped widebody flight as it accelerates MileagePlus onboard Wi‑Fi rollout

2026-06-22T13:57:54.948523-07:00

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Union challenges Air Canada Rouge fleet cap amid push for scope changes

2026-06-22T13:12:08.939633-07:00

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AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed

2026-06-22T05:54:39.329982-07:00

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion Nippon Cargo Airlines has started its integration into the ANA Group and is laying out plans to expand freighter capacity using Boeing 777F aircraft. The move signals a tighter structural alignment within ANA’s logistics network alongside incremental growth of long-haul cargo lift.

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

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United launches first transatlantic Starlink-equipped widebody flight as it accelerates MileagePlus onboard Wi‑Fi rollout United Airlines flew its first transatlantic passenger service with Starlink onboard Wi‑Fi on a Boeing 777-200 from Newark to London Heathrow (June 22). The carrier says it is accelerating Starlink connectivity for MileagePlus, beginning with widebodies as the rollout scales by mid-2027 for its entire widebody fleet.

2026-06-22T13:57:54.948523-07:00

United launches first transatlantic Starlink-equipped widebody flight as it accelerates MileagePlus onboard Wi‑Fi rollout

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Union challenges Air Canada Rouge fleet cap amid push for scope changes A union is challenging Air Canada Rouge’s fleet cap and putting pressure on related scope terms, signaling rising labor-compliance friction around the leisure unit’s planned aircraft growth. The dispute directly targets how Rouge’s fleet limits are defined and enforced, with implications for Air Canada’s broader cabin-and-network strategy.

2026-06-22T13:12:08.939633-07:00

Union challenges Air Canada Rouge fleet cap amid push for scope changes

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euroAtlantic Airways shifts from ad hoc wet-lease to longer-term ACMI partnerships Portuguese ACMI/charter operator euroAtlantic Airways is moving away from short-notice wet-lease activity toward longer-duration ACMI partnerships with airline customers, CEO Pauls Calitis said. The change reframes the carrier’s revenue model from opportunistic charters to steadier, contract-led capacity arrangements.

2026-06-22T06:09:28.956870-07:00

euroAtlantic Airways shifts from ad hoc wet-lease to longer-term ACMI partnerships

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AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed AirAsia Group is phasing out up to 12 of its oldest Airbus A320s this year while expecting additional A321LR deliveries in 2027. The group has also cancelled its order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft with Airbus confirming the AirAsia X cancellation. Separately, AirAsia has postponed plans to launch London service via a new Bahrain hub until at least August or September amid Middle East conflict disruption.

2026-06-22T05:54:39.329982-07:00

AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 has arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport to begin daily A380 operations on the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo route. The move elevates capacity and underscores Etihad’s continued use of the superjumbo for its flagship long-haul market into Japan.

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

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Air Chathams to sell ATR fleet amid New Zealand fuel crisis, signaling regional capacity retrenchment New Zealand regional carrier Air Chathams plans to sell its ATR aircraft as it responds to a fuel crisis. The move highlights how volatile jet-fuel economics are forcing smaller operators to adjust fleet strategy and capacity plans, potentially reshaping ATR availability in secondary markets.

2026-06-21T21:26:53.559089-07:00

Air Chathams to sell ATR fleet amid New Zealand fuel crisis, signaling regional capacity retrenchment

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AirAsia and AirAsia X plan August capacity rebuild and fare cuts as jet fuel eases AirAsia says it will restore full flight capacity by August, adding routes and reducing fares as jet fuel prices decline. The group reiterates its London plan via Bahrain is “still on,” with relaunch activity targeted for August “some time,” while it urges governments to avoid additional tax increases.

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

AirAsia and AirAsia X plan August capacity rebuild and fare cuts as jet fuel eases

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

United launches first transatlantic Starlink-equipped widebody flight as it accelerates MileagePlus onboard Wi‑Fi rollout

Union challenges Air Canada Rouge fleet cap amid push for scope changes

AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed

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