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Bolivia rules out privatising BoA, pivots to fleet modernization to boost competitiveness

Bolivia’s government said it will not privatise state-owned BoA—Boliviana de Aviación—and instead plans to modernise its ageing fleet. The move is intended to improve BoA’s competitiveness as Bolivia’s aviation market opens to greater competition.

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2026-07-09T11:01:27.287152-07:00

FlightGlobal

Emirates to debut Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from Oct. 25, adding its third A380 destination in India

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2026-07-09T04:30:02.547450-07:00

FlightGlobal

Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi–Harare in March 2027, with Fastjet Zimbabwe interline and codeshare

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2026-07-09T07:16:50.294203-07:00

AeroTime

Qantas and Jetstar to launch services from Western Sydney International, with first passenger flight set for Oct. 25, 2026

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2026-07-09T03:29:03.816284-07:00

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Bolivia rules out privatising BoA, pivots to fleet modernization to boost competitiveness Bolivia’s government said it will not privatise state-owned BoA—Boliviana de Aviación—and instead plans to modernise its ageing fleet. The move is intended to improve BoA’s competitiveness as Bolivia’s aviation market opens to greater competition.

2026-07-09T11:01:27.287152-07:00

Bolivia rules out privatising BoA, pivots to fleet modernization to boost competitiveness

FlightGlobal

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Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi–Harare in March 2027, with Fastjet Zimbabwe interline and codeshare Etihad Airways has signed a tentative partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe covering interline, codeshare and frequent-flyer cooperation ahead of Etihad’s scheduled Abu Dhabi–Harare service launch in March 2027. The agreement positions the Zimbabwean carrier to feed demand into Etihad’s network from Harare and supports passenger connectivity between the two operators.

2026-07-09T07:16:50.294203-07:00

Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi–Harare in March 2027, with Fastjet Zimbabwe interline and codeshare

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On-time performance can mask schedule fragility: new analysis tracks delay propagation and quantifies “data gaps” at $110 per mi The article argues that airlines’ headline on-time % metrics can hide underlying schedule brittleness and the way delays propagate through networks. It highlights that improving visibility into disruption dynamics—rather than only final punctuality—has measurable value, citing a cost of $110 per minute for data gaps.

2026-07-09T05:16:13.301862-07:00

On-time performance can mask schedule fragility: new analysis tracks delay propagation and quantifies “data gaps” at $110 per mi

FlightGlobal

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Emirates to debut Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from Oct. 25, adding its third A380 destination in India Emirates will introduce its flagship Airbus A380 on flights between Dubai (DXB) and Delhi (DEL) starting Oct. 25. Delhi becomes the airline’s third Indian city served by the double-decker jet, after Mumbai and Bengaluru, with the move also framed as a broader India expansion.

2026-07-09T04:30:02.547450-07:00

Emirates to debut Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from Oct. 25, adding its third A380 destination in India

AeroTime

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Qantas and Jetstar to launch services from Western Sydney International, with first passenger flight set for Oct. 25, 2026 Qantas and Jetstar will begin operating from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) when Australia’s newest major airport opens later this year. Jetstar will fly the first commercial passenger service on Oct. 25, 2026, positioning the carriers to build out a new Western Sydney network from day one.

2026-07-09T03:29:03.816284-07:00

Qantas and Jetstar to launch services from Western Sydney International, with first passenger flight set for Oct. 25, 2026

FlightGlobal

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Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis touts “healthy” growth as transformation drives efficiency-led route expansion Two years into his tenure, Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis says the airline is seeing improved yields from transformation-driven efficiencies, paired with the launch of new routes. The update frames the next phase as “healthy” growth, anchored in operational gains and network expansion rather than volume alone.

2026-07-09T01:29:25.837777-07:00

Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis touts “healthy” growth as transformation drives efficiency-led route expansion

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Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel that nonstop routes to the United States and Japan are key priorities for the carrier. The directive was delivered during a meeting focused on Air Astana’s strategy and network development.

2026-07-09T01:00:09.593917-07:00

Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services

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Wizz Air to open first Spanish bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic flying in 4Q27 Wizz Air will open its inaugural Spanish bases at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises, adding domestic operations for the first time in late October 2026/4Q27. The carrier also plans a further step-up in Spain capacity, including additional winter 2026–27 services and new routes tied to its Luton–Spain network.

2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

Wizz Air to open first Spanish bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic flying in 4Q27

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