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Korean Air converts seven A350-1000s to Airbus A350F, becomes new A350F customer

Korean Air has converted seven A350-1000 passenger orders to the all‑new Airbus A350F freighter, becoming a new customer for the cargo variant. The move adds seven new‑build, large freighters to the A350F programme and expands Korean Air’s dedicated widebody cargo capacity.

2025-10-31T02:10:53.645675-07:00

Reuters

Air India asks Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons for ₹100 billion ($1.14B), Bloomberg reports

2025-10-30T18:07:04.595580-07:00

Bloomberg Law

United, American CEOs to Meet VP Vance as Shutdown Enters Day 30 and Controllers Miss Paychecks

2025-10-30T08:40:34.590488-07:00

Airbus

Vietjet finalises order for 100 Airbus A321neos and 40 Rolls‑Royce engines

2025-10-30T03:18:46.859757-07:00

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Wizz Air trials cabin Wi‑Fi under 'Customer First Compass' with potential fleetwide rollout Wizz Air has begun trials of cabin Wi‑Fi as part of its passenger‑centric 'Customer First Compass' programme launched in April 2025, reporting encouraging early results and exploring a potential fleet‑wide rollout. The move aims to strengthen the carrier's onboard product as connectivity becomes a commercial differentiator.

2025-10-31T07:05:04.811315-07:00

Wizz Air trials cabin Wi‑Fi under 'Customer First Compass' with potential fleetwide rollout

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Finnair dry‑leases two A330s to Qantas under Oneworld capacity tie Finnair is dry‑leasing two Airbus A330s to Qantas as part of the carriers' Oneworld capacity collaboration, CEO Turkka Kuusisto said during a third‑quarter briefing. Kuusisto added four of Finnair's A330s are currently tied to the Qantas relationship, with two previously operating on wet‑lease terms.

2025-10-31T07:04:56.239458-07:00

Finnair dry‑leases two A330s to Qantas under Oneworld capacity tie

Breitflyte

Norwegian accepts first of 80 Boeing 737-8 MAXs Norwegian has taken delivery of the first of 80 Boeing 737-8 MAX jets on order, launching a significant fleet renewal aimed at improving passenger experience while reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions versus older narrowbody types. The aircraft will support the carrier's short-haul and regional network.

2025-10-31T04:58:37.150094-07:00

Norwegian accepts first of 80 Boeing 737-8 MAXs

One Mile at a Time

Alaska wins right to subpoena Delta in $160M Virgin trademark and royalties dispute Alaska Airlines has won the right to subpoena Delta Air Lines for documents in its ongoing trademark dispute with Virgin, part of Alaska’s effort to avoid paying roughly $160 million in royalties tied to rights to the Virgin America brand. The subpoena expands discovery to Delta in the dispute.

2025-10-31T04:58:34.051415-07:00

Alaska wins right to subpoena Delta in $160M Virgin trademark and royalties dispute

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Emirates to bring maintenance, training and services in‑house, Tim Clark says Emirates will move more maintenance, crew training and other services in‑house, president Tim Clark said, aiming to reduce reliance on external providers and tighten operational control across its support functions. The announcement signals a strategic push toward greater vertical integration of MRO and training capabilities.

2025-10-31T03:55:32.515121-07:00

Emirates to bring maintenance, training and services in‑house, Tim Clark says

Inflight Online

SkyFive India awarded 10‑year A2G licence to deliver in‑flight broadband to Indian carriers SkyFive India has been granted a 10‑year air‑to‑ground (A2G) connectivity licence to deliver in‑flight broadband to Indian carriers via terrestrial cell‑site networks across the country. The licence enables an alternative or complement to satellite links, giving airlines a commercial option for continuous, lower‑latency onboard connectivity on domestic and regional routes.

2025-10-31T03:55:31.056508-07:00

SkyFive India awarded 10‑year A2G licence to deliver in‑flight broadband to Indian carriers

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Korean Air converts seven A350-1000s to Airbus A350F, becomes new A350F customer Korean Air has converted seven A350-1000 passenger orders to the all‑new Airbus A350F freighter, becoming a new customer for the cargo variant. The move adds seven new‑build, large freighters to the A350F programme and expands Korean Air’s dedicated widebody cargo capacity.

2025-10-31T02:10:53.645675-07:00

Korean Air converts seven A350-1000s to Airbus A350F, becomes new A350F customer

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Somali Airlines to relaunch before end of 2025, restoring national carrier after 34-year hiatus Somali Airlines (2025), the revived national carrier, will restart operations before the end of 2025 after a 34-year hiatus, the government announced. The relaunch restores a state-flagged operator to Somalia's market and could reshape regional connectivity and commercial partnerships in East Africa.

2025-10-30T22:53:50.123646-07:00

Somali Airlines to relaunch before end of 2025, restoring national carrier after 34-year hiatus

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