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Brussels Airlines orders five additional A320neos, expanding neo fleet to 13

Brussels Airlines' board has approved the purchase of five additional Airbus A320neo aircraft, taking the carrier's A320neo fleet to 13 jets. The move follows a late‑year plan to grow its narrowbody orderbook and further boosts capacity for the Belgian Lufthansa Group subsidiary.

2025-08-29T04:43:04.431267-07:00

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American to launch transatlantic flights on A321XLR from March 2026, leaked memo says

2025-08-29T01:32:47.650188-07:00

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Nuuk suspends international flights after Danish regulator finds security‑screening training shortfalls

2025-08-27T04:53:51.787660-07:00

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Finnair adds four seasonal Helsinki–Catania, Florence, Valencia and Kos routes for Summer 2026

2025-08-27T09:42:44.557210-07:00

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Flybondi to launch Puerto Iguazú–Lima flights in December, enters Peru Argentine ultra-low-cost carrier Flybondi will begin direct flights between Puerto Iguazú and Lima in December, marking the airline’s first operations in Peru. The new route links a major Argentine leisure gateway with Peru’s capital and expands Flybondi’s short-haul international network.

2025-08-29T11:22:51.237024-07:00

Flybondi to launch Puerto Iguazú–Lima flights in December, enters Peru

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Brussels Airlines orders five additional A320neos, expanding neo fleet to 13 Brussels Airlines' board has approved the purchase of five additional Airbus A320neo aircraft, taking the carrier's A320neo fleet to 13 jets. The move follows a late‑year plan to grow its narrowbody orderbook and further boosts capacity for the Belgian Lufthansa Group subsidiary.

2025-08-29T04:43:04.431267-07:00

Brussels Airlines orders five additional A320neos, expanding neo fleet to 13

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American to launch transatlantic flights on A321XLR from March 2026, leaked memo says American Airlines plans to begin transatlantic services using the new Airbus A321XLR single‑aisle jet in March 2026, according to a leaked internal memo. The move would place long‑haul Atlantic flying on ultra‑long‑range narrowbodies rather than traditional widebodies.

2025-08-29T01:32:47.650188-07:00

American to launch transatlantic flights on A321XLR from March 2026, leaked memo says

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Lithuania emerges as an aviation hub despite having no national carrier Lithuania is emerging as a regional aviation hub despite lacking a national airline. Industry group LAVIA and private-sector players are driving growth and innovation across airports, services and aerospace partnerships, positioning the country as a platform for Baltic connectivity and expanded aviation activity.

2025-08-28T20:03:04.356893-07:00

Lithuania emerges as an aviation hub despite having no national carrier

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Delta launches nonstop Boston–Madrid (May 16) and Boston–Nice (May 17) services Delta Air Lines is broadening Boston Logan's access to Europe with two new nonstop routes: Madrid (MAD) service launching May 16 and Nice (NCE) starting May 17. These additions expand leisure and business options from New England and add transatlantic capacity and competition.

2025-08-28T18:53:05.323909-07:00

Delta launches nonstop Boston–Madrid (May 16) and Boston–Nice (May 17) services

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AirAsia X requests another extension to share purchase deadline AirAsia X has filed for another extension to the deadline for a planned share purchase, further delaying completion of the transaction and prolonging uncertainty over the carrier’s near-term capital position. The move keeps shareholders and potential investors waiting on revised timing for the deal.

2025-08-28T18:36:12.757017-07:00

AirAsia X requests another extension to share purchase deadline

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Contour Airlines launches nonstop San Juan and St. Thomas–Dominica service Contour Airlines on Aug. 27, 2025 announced new nonstop flights linking San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International and St. Thomas with Dominica, marking the U.S. regional carrier's first scheduled Caribbean operations. The service aims to strengthen regional connectivity and boost tourism and trade within the eastern Caribbean.

2025-08-28T09:15:48.815553-07:00

Contour Airlines launches nonstop San Juan and St. Thomas–Dominica service

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Companies Offer ‘Slow Travel’ Incentives — Extra Leave for Employees Who Skip Flights A growing number of companies are offering “slow travel” incentives — extra vacation days for employees who replace flights with lower‑carbon, longer transit options — to reduce travel‑related emissions and improve staff wellbeing. The policy reframes corporate travel benefits around decarbonisation choices.

2025-08-28T06:53:22.108640-07:00

Companies Offer ‘Slow Travel’ Incentives — Extra Leave for Employees Who Skip Flights

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