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British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

British Airways is now allowing passengers to make and receive voice and video calls on all aircraft equipped with its fast, free Starlink-powered in-flight Wi‑Fi, extending the earlier, limited rollout. The policy applies on flights to the US as well as the rest of BA’s Starlink-enabled network.

2026-05-06T05:29:29.049922-07:00

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SQ321 turbulence: three passengers file UK High Court personal injury claims against Singapore Airlines

2026-05-06T04:45:36.257649-07:00

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Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses on record revenue, hedges 80% of 2026 fuel yet warns of potential supply limits

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

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Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

2026-05-06T03:15:47.712390-07:00

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Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations Cabo Verde Airlines is restarting its operations to the United States, restoring direct scheduled connectivity between the carrier’s home market and the U.S. market. The resumption is positioned as a return to service after a disruption in U.S. operations.

2026-05-06T06:08:29.289102-07:00

Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations

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British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu British Airways is now allowing passengers to make and receive voice and video calls on all aircraft equipped with its fast, free Starlink-powered in-flight Wi‑Fi, extending the earlier, limited rollout. The policy applies on flights to the US as well as the rest of BA’s Starlink-enabled network.

2026-05-06T05:29:29.049922-07:00

British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

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SQ321 turbulence: three passengers file UK High Court personal injury claims against Singapore Airlines Nearly a year after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 killed one passenger and hospitalized more than 100, three injured passengers have filed personal injury claims against the carrier at the UK High Court. The filing follows the aircraft’s diversion/remediation and extends the legal exposure for the incident.

2026-05-06T04:45:36.257649-07:00

SQ321 turbulence: three passengers file UK High Court personal injury claims against Singapore Airlines

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Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU Airbus will provide technical support, training and advisory services to Nigeria under a new memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the country’s aviation sector. The agreement positions Airbus to support capability-building beyond aircraft sales, focusing on operational and workforce development.

2026-05-06T03:15:47.712390-07:00

Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

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Air Congo to launch Kinshasa–Brussels service in 3Q26, signaling new ATR long-haul push and direct competition with Brussels Air Air Congo is preparing its first Europe route, targeting Kinshasa–Brussels service in early 3Q26 (with a reported July launch timetable). In discussions with Ethiopian Airlines leadership, Air Congo also pointed to fleet updates with new ATR aircraft—setting up direct competition on the Brussels–Congo lane.

2026-05-06T02:00:16.681086-07:00

Air Congo to launch Kinshasa–Brussels service in 3Q26, signaling new ATR long-haul push and direct competition with Brussels Air

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Gulf Air and Beond strike “strategic” commercial tie-up aimed at expanding premium leisure connectivity via Bahrain Gulf Air has unveiled a “strategic” partnership with premium leisure carrier Beond in Bahrain, positioning the tie-up to extend network connectivity for leisure travelers. The announcement links Gulf Air’s Middle East gateway role to Beond’s leisure distribution and service model, using Bahrain as the coordination point.

2026-05-06T01:01:06.613845-07:00

Gulf Air and Beond strike “strategic” commercial tie-up aimed at expanding premium leisure connectivity via Bahrain

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Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses on record revenue, hedges 80% of 2026 fuel yet warns of potential supply limits Lufthansa Group reported improved first-quarter 2026 results—revenue up 8% to €8.7bn (a Q1 record) with losses narrowing €110m to an adjusted EBIT loss of -€612m—supported by strong travel demand and higher cash flow despite strikes and Middle East disruptions. The group flagged a €1.7bn increase in its full-year fuel bill and warned of potentially reduced fuel availability later in 2026, even as it hedges ~80% of fuel on average for the rest of 2026.

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses on record revenue, hedges 80% of 2026 fuel yet warns of potential supply limits

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New bidder surfaces in Arkia ownership process, adding pressure to Israel’s airline consolidation talks A new bidder has emerged for Israel’s Arkia, injecting fresh competitive momentum into the carrier’s ownership process. The development adds another contender as stakeholders assess the path forward for Arkia’s capital structure and strategic options.

2026-05-05T23:16:59.606499-07:00

New bidder surfaces in Arkia ownership process, adding pressure to Israel’s airline consolidation talks

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British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu

SQ321 turbulence: three passengers file UK High Court personal injury claims against Singapore Airlines

Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses on record revenue, hedges 80% of 2026 fuel yet warns of potential supply limits

Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

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