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United orders 300 GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, becomes world's largest GEnx operator

United Airlines has selected 300 GE GEnx engines to power new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, a purchase that will make it the world's largest GEnx operator. The agreement extends United's partnership with GE Aerospace and includes spare units to support more than 200 GEnx‑configured 787s.

2026-02-16T09:13:04.113782-08:00

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O'Hare delays spike as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO clearances

2026-02-17T07:56:18.796044-08:00

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SkyNRG breaks ground on the Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant — 100,000 t/yr due 2028

2026-02-17T09:10:56.787554-08:00

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WestJet expands loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic to include LHR codeshares to UAE, Maldives and South Africa

2026-02-17T08:44:42.689050-08:00

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TrueNoord delivers two ATR 42-600 turboprops to JSX Specialist regional lessor TrueNoord has delivered two ATR 42-600 turboprops to U.S. public-charter operator JSX—the first in November and the second in January. Both aircraft are already in service as JSX scales up its regional turboprop fleet to support expanded operations.

2026-02-17T09:15:04.557851-08:00

TrueNoord delivers two ATR 42-600 turboprops to JSX

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SkyNRG breaks ground on the Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant — 100,000 t/yr due 2028 SkyNRG has begun construction of the Netherlands’ first factory dedicated to sustainable aviation fuel after securing financing, with commercial operations targeted in 2028. The Delfzijl plant is planned to produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, with investment support from KLM.

2026-02-17T09:10:56.787554-08:00

SkyNRG breaks ground on the Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant — 100,000 t/yr due 2028

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WestJet expands loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic to include LHR codeshares to UAE, Maldives and South Africa WestJet has expanded its loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic so WestJet Rewards members can now earn and redeem points on Virgin Atlantic codeshare flights via London Heathrow to the UAE, the Maldives and South Africa, extending long‑haul redemption options and transatlantic connectivity.

2026-02-17T08:44:42.689050-08:00

WestJet expands loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic to include LHR codeshares to UAE, Maldives and South Africa

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Southwest revises boarding process again to tackle overhead-bin shortages and passenger friction Southwest Airlines has again adjusted its boarding process to ease persistent overhead-bin shortages and passenger frustration following its switch to assigned seating. The tweak aims to reduce gate disputes and improve bin access as the carrier completes cabin reconfigurations and rolls out new ancillary products.

2026-02-17T08:34:13.787586-08:00

Southwest revises boarding process again to tackle overhead-bin shortages and passenger friction

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O'Hare delays spike as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO clearances Chicago O'Hare faced major operational disruption as 378 delays and 10 cancellations hit carriers including United, American, SkyWest and Spirit; the situation could worsen after pilots were advised to refuse LAHSO (land-and-hold-short) clearances on safety grounds, removing a key runway capacity tool.

2026-02-17T07:56:18.796044-08:00

O'Hare delays spike as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO clearances

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How travel companies monetise post‑pandemic passenger anxiety The pandemic rewired traveler expectations: cancellations and disruptions are now treated as a default. Travel companies have adapted, turning passenger anxiety into revenue streams through flexible fares, insurance and rebooking products that reshape pricing, refunds and ancillary strategies across the sector.

2026-02-17T07:33:22.853344-08:00

How travel companies monetise post‑pandemic passenger anxiety

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Benin certifies Amazone Airlines as national carrier, entering West African market Benin's civil aviation authority has certified Amazone Airlines, a national start-up, authorizing the carrier to begin establishing commercial operations. The certification introduces a new airline into the West African market, expanding the region's carrier roster and domestic/regional connectivity options.

2026-02-17T07:15:12.665956-08:00

Benin certifies Amazone Airlines as national carrier, entering West African market

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Air Canada adds year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara, lifts Mexico capacity 18% for Summer 2026 Air Canada will launch year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara from June 2026 and boosts Mexico capacity 18% versus summer 2025, increasing frequencies across key city pairs (Montréal–Cancún to 11 weekly, Toronto–Monterrey to 4 weekly, Vancouver–Mexico City to 11 weekly). The carrier is also steering Europe–Latin America flows via YYZ, YUL and YVR.

2026-02-17T06:31:23.552468-08:00

Air Canada adds year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara, lifts Mexico capacity 18% for Summer 2026

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United orders 300 GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, becomes world's largest GEnx operator

O'Hare delays spike as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO clearances

SkyNRG breaks ground on the Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant — 100,000 t/yr due 2028

WestJet expands loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic to include LHR codeshares to UAE, Maldives and South Africa

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