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JAL starts work on next-gen landing gear overhaul facility at Haneda, targeting completion by end-2027

Japan Airlines has begun construction at Tokyo Haneda of a next-generation landing gear overhaul facility, designed to upgrade its maintenance footprint for aircraft undercarriage components. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

2026-06-08T04:43:03.045629-07:00

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SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to

2026-06-08T02:26:34.627075-07:00

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Wizz Air to roll out Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi fleet-wide starting in 2027

2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00

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Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries

2026-06-08T02:56:51.881042-07:00

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Egypt’s AlMasria targets Europe operations after Mayfair Jets deal AlMasria says it is positioning for Europe operations following a transaction with Mayfair Jets. The move signals an intent to broaden international reach beyond its current footprint, using the Mayfair Jets deal as the catalyst for post-deal route and market expansion planning.

2026-06-08T04:57:03.075675-07:00

Egypt’s AlMasria targets Europe operations after Mayfair Jets deal

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JAL starts work on next-gen landing gear overhaul facility at Haneda, targeting completion by end-2027 Japan Airlines has begun construction at Tokyo Haneda of a next-generation landing gear overhaul facility, designed to upgrade its maintenance footprint for aircraft undercarriage components. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

2026-06-08T04:43:03.045629-07:00

JAL starts work on next-gen landing gear overhaul facility at Haneda, targeting completion by end-2027

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Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries Shenzhen Airlines is advancing a second-round capital increase, with Air China as a key supporter. The carrier’s backing is tied to delivery of five Airbus A350-900s, reinforcing how widebody aircraft supply is being used to underwrite balance-sheet and fleet plans in China.

2026-06-08T02:56:51.881042-07:00

Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries

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SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to SpiceJet has agreed to lease three Airbus A320ceos to strengthen capacity and operational resilience, with aircraft scheduled to join its fleet in July 2026 (dry-lease cited; damp-lease also reported). Separately, the carrier has returned a Boeing 737 MAX to commercial service to support peak-season demand.

2026-06-08T02:26:34.627075-07:00

SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to

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Wizz Air to roll out Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi fleet-wide starting in 2027 Wizz Air says it will become the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to commit to Starlink’s satellite-based in-flight connectivity, with a rollout planned to begin in 2027. The airline positions the upgrade as fast-speed onboard internet for millions of passengers, marking another step in LEO-powered onboard broadband adoption.

2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00

Wizz Air to roll out Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi fleet-wide starting in 2027

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Arctic Airlines to become first operator of newly certified Il-114-300 under lease for three aircraft Arkhangelsk-based Arctic Airlines is set to become the first operator of the Il-114-300 turboprop, after entering a lease agreement for three aircraft. Deliveries are expected to start before year-end, marking an early production ramp milestone for the newly certified type.

2026-06-08T01:58:59.609169-07:00

Arctic Airlines to become first operator of newly certified Il-114-300 under lease for three aircraft

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Yemenia adjusts Hajj charters amid jet fuel shortage

2026-06-08T00:57:10.710587-07:00

Yemenia adjusts Hajj charters

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India approves $1bn fund to shield airlines from jet-fuel shock India has approved a $1bn fund aimed at protecting airlines from jet-fuel price shocks. The measure comes as carriers face heightened volatility and cost risk that can quickly erode margins, particularly when hedging coverage and fuel supply conditions are uneven.

2026-06-08T00:26:28.347484-07:00

India approves $1bn fund to shield airlines from jet-fuel shock

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JAL starts work on next-gen landing gear overhaul facility at Haneda, targeting completion by end-2027

SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to

Wizz Air to roll out Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi fleet-wide starting in 2027

Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries

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