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Lufthansa’s Project FOX rolls out May 6: new “Premium Onboard Experience” across all four long-haul cabin classes

Lufthansa is set to launch Project FOX on May 6, marking a wide-ranging onboard service and soft-product refresh built around “Future Onboard Experience” principles. The programme revamps all onboard services and processes and extends targeted “Lufthansa Signature Moments” across four cabin classes, following a reported €70 million investment.

2026-05-04T06:32:09.357478-07:00

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Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

2026-05-04T07:55:20.597541-07:00

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TAP Air Portugal set to exceed 100-aircraft fleet by end-2026, targeting 104–106 jets

2026-05-04T06:38:40.491123-07:00

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Revised EASA flight-time limitations raise operating-cost pressure for Europe’s charter carriers

2026-05-04T06:18:02.186552-07:00

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Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity The Air Charter Association (ACA) says higher costs are creating incentives for some operators to circumvent for-hire flight rules. The trade group is flagging compliance risk as market pressure mounts, potentially widening the gap between regulated scheduled services and unapproved charter activity.

2026-05-04T08:15:24.457758-07:00

Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity

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Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions UK regional carrier Loganair has secured a transportation contract with BP, adding another commercial revenue stream alongside its scheduled network. In parallel, Croatia and Montenegro are keeping airlines waiting over public service obligation (PSO) calls, extending uncertainty around timetable, capacity and bidding timelines in the Adriatic market.

2026-05-04T07:55:20.597541-07:00

Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

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TAP Air Portugal set to exceed 100-aircraft fleet by end-2026, targeting 104–106 jets TAP Air Portugal is projected to grow its fleet above 100 aircraft by the end of 2026, with PÚBLICO fleet data indicating 104 to 106 aircraft in service. The plan is framed around Airbus deliveries, positioning the carrier for what it expects to be its largest fleet in history by 2026.

2026-05-04T06:38:40.491123-07:00

TAP Air Portugal set to exceed 100-aircraft fleet by end-2026, targeting 104–106 jets

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Lufthansa’s Project FOX rolls out May 6: new “Premium Onboard Experience” across all four long-haul cabin classes Lufthansa is set to launch Project FOX on May 6, marking a wide-ranging onboard service and soft-product refresh built around “Future Onboard Experience” principles. The programme revamps all onboard services and processes and extends targeted “Lufthansa Signature Moments” across four cabin classes, following a reported €70 million investment.

2026-05-04T06:32:09.357478-07:00

Lufthansa’s Project FOX rolls out May 6: new “Premium Onboard Experience” across all four long-haul cabin classes

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Revised EASA flight-time limitations raise operating-cost pressure for Europe’s charter carriers Europe’s charter operators are bracing for a new cost threat as EASA pilot flight time limitations are revised, tightening the fatigue-management constraints that drive crew planning and aircraft utilisation. The regulatory changes are expected to force costly adjustments to rostering and scheduling across charter fleets.

2026-05-04T06:18:02.186552-07:00

Revised EASA flight-time limitations raise operating-cost pressure for Europe’s charter carriers

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Ghana looks for a majority private investor to launch a new flag carrier by Q1 2027 Ghana is seeking a majority private investor to establish a new national airline, following the collapse of Ghana Airways more than two decades ago. Initial operations are targeted no later than the first quarter of 2027.

2026-05-04T04:12:29.313938-07:00

Ghana looks for a majority private investor to launch a new flag carrier by Q1 2027

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ITA Airways to resume Rome Fiumicino–Tripoli Mitiga passenger service in late 3Q26 ITA Airways will restart scheduled passenger service between Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Tripoli Mitiga (TIP) on Sept. 3, 2026, marking a return for the route in late 3Q26. The reopening signals renewed capacity planning into Libya for the 2026 summer-to-winter transition window.

2026-05-04T02:45:01.269337-07:00

ITA Airways to resume Rome Fiumicino–Tripoli Mitiga passenger service in late 3Q26

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ITA Airways resumes Libya operations after a 10-year hiatus ITA Airways is bringing back scheduled flying to Libya after a decade-long gap, marking a renewed route presence in North Africa. The update sits within a broader “Operator Route Network” reshaping that also tracks fleet and commercial strategy changes across the carrier’s network.

2026-05-04T02:44:59.413253-07:00

ITA Airways resumes Libya operations after a 10-year hiatus

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Lufthansa’s Project FOX rolls out May 6: new “Premium Onboard Experience” across all four long-haul cabin classes

Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

TAP Air Portugal set to exceed 100-aircraft fleet by end-2026, targeting 104–106 jets

Revised EASA flight-time limitations raise operating-cost pressure for Europe’s charter carriers

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