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Starlux to launch Taipei–Prague A350 service 1 Aug 2026 — 3x weekly, rising to 4x in October

Starlux will begin nonstop Taipei Taoyuan–Prague service on 1 August 2026, its first European destination, operating Airbus A350‑900s three times weekly from launch and increasing to four weekly rotations from October. Reservations will open soon, marking the carrier's first scheduled service to Europe and expanding its long‑haul network.

2026-02-03T23:08:08.170969-08:00

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Boeing signs record landing-gear exchange deal for 75+ 737 MAX and 787s at Singapore Airshow

2026-02-04T11:34:07.364331-08:00

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UK probes Air India 787 after takeoff with faulty fuel-control switch; carrier reinspects 33 Dreamliners

2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00

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Avianca seeks $150M injection to extend debt maturities

2026-02-04T11:54:41.994879-08:00

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Avianca seeks $150M injection to extend debt maturities Avianca is seeking a $150 million capital injection to extend upcoming debt maturities — a short‑term financing move intended to buy time on its liabilities and bolster liquidity — as the carrier manages immediate funding pressures while pursuing longer‑term stability.

2026-02-04T11:54:41.994879-08:00

Avianca seeks $150M injection to extend debt maturities

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Boeing signs record landing-gear exchange deal for 75+ 737 MAX and 787s at Singapore Airshow At the Singapore Airshow Boeing announced the largest landing-gear exchange contract in company history, committing exchanges for more than 75 aircraft across Singapore Airlines Group's 737 MAX and 787 fleets. Boeing Global Services and ANA also marked a 787 landing-gear milestone at the event.

2026-02-04T11:34:07.364331-08:00

Boeing signs record landing-gear exchange deal for 75+ 737 MAX and 787s at Singapore Airshow

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American Airlines eyes 200‑strong international fleet by 2030 American Airlines is targeting a 200‑aircraft international fleet by 2030, signaling an aggressive expansion of long‑haul capacity. The commitment will drive network growth, fleet acquisition and cabin configuration decisions as the carrier competes more directly on transoceanic routes and frequency planning.

2026-02-04T11:14:46.799806-08:00

American Airlines eyes 200‑strong international fleet by 2030

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International carriers restart scheduled Venezuela services; Avior applies for Miami and Houston routes International carriers are resuming scheduled services to Venezuela as air links reopen. Venezuelan carrier Avior has filed a U.S. DOT application to operate passenger, cargo and mail flights from Caracas, Maracaibo and Barcelona to Miami and Houston — operations contingent on U.S. approvals and Venezuela securing an FAA Category 1 rating.

2026-02-04T10:35:44.596517-08:00

International carriers restart scheduled Venezuela services; Avior applies for Miami and Houston routes

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SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order SAS AB is negotiating with Boeing and Airbus on a large widebody jet order, the carrier’s CEO told Bloomberg, reflecting a bet on rising long‑haul travel demand. If formalised, the deal would reshape SAS’s fleet plan and compete for limited OEM widebody delivery slots.

2026-02-04T10:18:24.030993-08:00

SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order

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UK probes Air India 787 after takeoff with faulty fuel-control switch; carrier reinspects 33 Dreamliners The UK CAA has opened a formal inquiry after an Air India Boeing 787 departed Heathrow with a potentially faulty fuel-control switch and was later grounded on arrival in India for checks. Air India says it has completed precautionary reinspections of all 33 of its 787s and found no anomalies.

2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00

UK probes Air India 787 after takeoff with faulty fuel-control switch; carrier reinspects 33 Dreamliners

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United buys Spirit's last two Chicago O'Hare gates for $30.2M, ramps up fight with American United Airlines will buy Spirit's last two gates at Chicago O'Hare for about $30.2 million, according to Spirit's Chapter 11 court filings. The acquisition cements United's post‑pandemic expansion at ORD—including increased frequencies on dozens of routes—and escalates its strategic battle with American Airlines for hub dominance.

2026-02-04T08:57:07.710847-08:00

United buys Spirit's last two Chicago O'Hare gates for $30.2M, ramps up fight with American

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Air Antilles enters six-month court-led restructuring Air Antilles has commenced a six-month, court-led restructuring aimed at reorganizing the airline's operations and financial obligations, the carrier said. The move places management under judicial oversight while stakeholders and creditors negotiate measures intended to preserve services and stabilize the business.

2026-02-04T08:27:54.415834-08:00

Air Antilles enters six-month court-led restructuring

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Starlux to launch Taipei–Prague A350 service 1 Aug 2026 — 3x weekly, rising to 4x in October

Boeing signs record landing-gear exchange deal for 75+ 737 MAX and 787s at Singapore Airshow

UK probes Air India 787 after takeoff with faulty fuel-control switch; carrier reinspects 33 Dreamliners

Avianca seeks $150M injection to extend debt maturities

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