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Air Astana commits to up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in 5+5+5 deal, deliveries 2032–35

Air Astana has agreed to purchase up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, structured as three tranches of five, with deliveries scheduled 2032–2035. The carrier says the deal — its largest-ever order commitment — will modernize its Boeing-exclusive widebody fleet and support global network expansion.

2025-11-06T12:59:03.928520-08:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus rolls out first A350-1000ULR modified for Qantas' Project Sunrise

2025-11-06T14:35:46.878915-08:00

Boeing

Somon Air commits to up to 14 Boeing jets — ten 737-8s and four 787-9s

2025-11-06T13:59:08.128761-08:00

British Airways

British Airways to offer free gate-to-gate Starlink Wi‑Fi fleetwide from 2026 as part of £3.7bn transformation

2025-11-06T05:06:41.296724-08:00

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AeroTime

Emirates' $5,000 Manila First‑Class Suites Sell Out Daily as Filipino Travellers Embrace Luxury Emirates' eight first‑class suites on its Manila services are selling out every day at roughly $5,000 a seat, reflecting strong Filipino demand for ultra‑premium travel. The consistent uptake highlights an unusually high willingness to pay on the Manila route and tight capacity at top‑tier fare levels.

2025-11-06T19:16:34.666698-08:00

Emirates' $5,000 Manila First‑Class Suites Sell Out Daily as Filipino Travellers Embrace Luxury

qantasnewsroom.com.au

Qantas holds H2 FY26 capacity as demand steadies, warns on fuel volatility and slowing domestic growth; launches Economy Plus Qantas said it will largely maintain second‑half FY26 capacity guidance as passenger demand remains broadly steady, but told investors domestic travel growth is slowing and fuel costs are rising. The carrier also unveiled an 'Economy Plus' extra‑legroom product as it navigates price volatility and margin pressure.

2025-11-06T15:03:28.359567-08:00

Qantas holds H2 FY26 capacity as demand steadies, warns on fuel volatility and slowing domestic growth; launches Economy Plus

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Airbus rolls out first A350-1000ULR modified for Qantas' Project Sunrise Airbus has rolled out the first ultra-long-range A350-1000 modified for Qantas’ Project Sunrise and the airframe is now in final assembly in Toulouse. The A350-1000ULR is configured for 22-hour nonstop services between Sydney/Melbourne and London or New York, with first deliveries due by the end of next year.

2025-11-06T14:35:46.878915-08:00

Airbus rolls out first A350-1000ULR modified for Qantas' Project Sunrise

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Somon Air commits to up to 14 Boeing jets — ten 737-8s and four 787-9s Somon Air has committed to buy ten Boeing 737-8s and four 787-9 Dreamliners — up to 14 jets in the carrier’s largest-ever order — a move Boeing announced that the airline says will enable expansion of its international network and long-haul capability.

2025-11-06T13:59:08.128761-08:00

Somon Air commits to up to 14 Boeing jets — ten 737-8s and four 787-9s

Space Intel Report

SES posts 10% EBITDA decline as low‑margin airline antenna sales hit margins; company calls impact temporary SES reported double‑digit revenue growth but an approximate 10% decline in adjusted EBITDA, a swing management attributed to low‑margin airline antenna sales that compressed group margins. The operator called the impact temporary and signalled expectations for margin normalisation as sales mix improves.

2025-11-06T13:17:40.158472-08:00

SES posts 10% EBITDA decline as low‑margin airline antenna sales hit margins; company calls impact temporary

Boeing

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Air Astana commits to up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in 5+5+5 deal, deliveries 2032–35 Air Astana has agreed to purchase up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, structured as three tranches of five, with deliveries scheduled 2032–2035. The carrier says the deal — its largest-ever order commitment — will modernize its Boeing-exclusive widebody fleet and support global network expansion.

2025-11-06T12:59:03.928520-08:00

Air Astana commits to up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in 5+5+5 deal, deliveries 2032–35

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GOL shareholders approve merger, advancing Abra-led corporate reorganisation Shareholders of Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas approved a proposed corporate merger, clearing a key step in a broader Abra Group-led reorganisation that will change the carrier’s ownership and governance. The vote advances plans announced earlier this year including a planned delisting and potential group IPO.

2025-11-06T12:58:11.444716-08:00

GOL shareholders approve merger, advancing Abra-led corporate reorganisation

Skift

Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert: Regaining Ground After a 'Very Bumpy Year' — Q3 Earnings Takeaways Sabre is regaining ground after a tough year, President and CEO Kurt Ekert told Skift following the company's third‑quarter earnings call, but he cautioned the recovery remains incomplete and that further work is needed to deliver consistent results across the business.

2025-11-06T12:34:16.959356-08:00

Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert: Regaining Ground After a 'Very Bumpy Year' — Q3 Earnings Takeaways

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