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Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029

Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo narrowbodies, with deliveries beginning in 2029, advancing its fleet renewal to improve fuel efficiency and add premium seating. The order cements the A321neo as a cornerstone of Delta’s next-generation narrowbody fleet and informs capacity planning.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

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Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees

2026-02-27T13:51:00.985017-08:00

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Spirit Nears Bankruptcy Exit (Again) as Restructuring Reaches Milestone

2026-02-27T11:13:53.499404-08:00

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Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans

2026-02-27T10:07:10.915193-08:00

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FAA to cap summer flights at Chicago O'Hare after carriers overscheduled The Federal Aviation Administration will cap summer flight operations at Chicago O'Hare Airport after determining major carriers have overscheduled services, the agency said Friday. The move forces airlines to reduce planned departures during the peak travel season and tightens airport throughput controls.

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

FAA to cap summer flights at Chicago O'Hare after carriers overscheduled

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Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees Southwest Airlines has implemented a policy prohibiting employees from wearing smart glasses or other wearable technology capable of audio or video recording while on duty. The restriction covers on‑work use of any device with recording functions and applies to operational and customer‑facing staff.

2026-02-27T13:51:00.985017-08:00

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees

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Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029 Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo narrowbodies, with deliveries beginning in 2029, advancing its fleet renewal to improve fuel efficiency and add premium seating. The order cements the A321neo as a cornerstone of Delta’s next-generation narrowbody fleet and informs capacity planning.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029

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Spirit Nears Bankruptcy Exit (Again) as Restructuring Reaches Milestone Spirit Airlines said it has completed another significant milestone in its Chapter 11 restructuring, bringing the ultra‑low‑cost carrier closer to exiting bankruptcy again. The announcement marks tangible progress in a process that will shape the airline’s fleet, creditor recoveries and near‑term operational stability.

2026-02-27T11:13:53.499404-08:00

Spirit Nears Bankruptcy Exit (Again) as Restructuring Reaches Milestone

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Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has filed suit seeking temporary status‑quo protection to block what it says are unilateral changes to the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX fleet plans, escalating a legal dispute over aircraft deployment and pilot work rules.

2026-02-27T10:07:10.915193-08:00

Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans

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Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes Portugal’s court has rejected a privatisation bid for Grupo SATA, blocking the government’s proposed sale of its Azorean carrier group. The decision prompted the European Commission to intervene in the divestment process, escalating regulatory scrutiny of SATA’s mandated post‑state‑aid restructuring.

2026-02-27T09:17:02.154145-08:00

Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes

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EFCC tells Lagos court Arik Air diverted company funds to UmzaXpress insurance The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission told a Lagos court that its investigation into alleged fraud at Arik Air found company funds were redirected to UmzaXpress insurance. Prosecutors outlined the financial movements in court as part of formal proceedings into the airline's conduct.

2026-02-27T07:55:58.578755-08:00

EFCC tells Lagos court Arik Air diverted company funds to UmzaXpress insurance

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2026-02-27T06:18:50.030839-08:00

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Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees

Spirit Nears Bankruptcy Exit (Again) as Restructuring Reaches Milestone

Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans

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