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WestJet targets 737-10 entry in 1Q27 as Canada’s single-aisle modernization continues

Canada’s WestJet aims to introduce the Boeing 737-10 in the first quarter of 2027. The move positions the carrier to extend its Boeing single-aisle transition into the MAX 10 timeframe while aligning fleet planning with anticipated 737 MAX 10 certification and handover schedules.

2026-06-11T10:28:28.474964-07:00

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IATA: SAF output remains <1% of jet fuel use, underscoring supply-scale gap

2026-06-11T10:26:51.829912-07:00

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Canadian travel to the U.S. rebounds in May, extending a rebound after a 15-month slump—but remains well below 2024

2026-06-11T10:23:05.815275-07:00

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APEX FTE EMEA 2026: SimpliFlying’s agentic AI pitch for airline distribution, with Virgin Atlantic framing AI-led “customer care

2026-06-11T08:28:41.179536-07:00

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WestJet targets 737-10 entry in 1Q27 as Canada’s single-aisle modernization continues Canada’s WestJet aims to introduce the Boeing 737-10 in the first quarter of 2027. The move positions the carrier to extend its Boeing single-aisle transition into the MAX 10 timeframe while aligning fleet planning with anticipated 737 MAX 10 certification and handover schedules.

2026-06-11T10:28:28.474964-07:00

WestJet targets 737-10 entry in 1Q27 as Canada’s single-aisle modernization continues

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IATA: SAF output remains <1% of jet fuel use, underscoring supply-scale gap IATA says global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production volumes are still below 1% of total jet fuel consumption. The shortfall highlights the persistent gap between SAF scale-up plans and actual market availability—making decarbonization progress dependent on faster supply expansion and demand pull.

2026-06-11T10:26:51.829912-07:00

IATA: SAF output remains <1% of jet fuel use, underscoring supply-scale gap

Skift

Canadian travel to the U.S. rebounds in May, extending a rebound after a 15-month slump—but remains well below 2024 Canadian travel to the U.S. surged in May, extending a rebound that had begun after a 15-month slump. Despite the month-on-month improvement, volumes are still far below 2024 levels, underscoring a partial recovery that has not yet normalized demand patterns.

2026-06-11T10:23:05.815275-07:00

Canadian travel to the U.S. rebounds in May, extending a rebound after a 15-month slump—but remains well below 2024

APEX

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: SimpliFlying’s agentic AI pitch for airline distribution, with Virgin Atlantic framing AI-led “customer care At APEX FTE EMEA, SimpliFlying CEO Shashank Nigam argued agentic AI will determine which airlines win tomorrow’s travelers by reshaping distribution. Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen, meanwhile, positioned AI as a way to make customer relationships feel “truly cared for,” using personalization as the differentiator.

2026-06-11T08:28:41.179536-07:00

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: SimpliFlying’s agentic AI pitch for airline distribution, with Virgin Atlantic framing AI-led “customer care

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Condor CEO Peter Gerber: how German airlines are responding to the kerosene-cost squeeze tied to the Strait of Hormuz blockade Germany’s airline industry is bracing for a difficult winter as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, tightening global fuel flows and pushing kerosene prices higher amid the Iran-war backdrop. In an interview, Condor CEO Peter Gerber outlines how airlines are tackling the “kerosene dilemma” through operating and commercial responses.

2026-06-11T07:43:19.620729-07:00

Condor CEO Peter Gerber: how German airlines are responding to the kerosene-cost squeeze tied to the Strait of Hormuz blockade

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SATA Air Açores reviews sale of in-house Q200 fleet as it weighs further fleet growth SATA Air Açores is considering divesting its in-house Q200 aircraft, according to ch-aviation reporting. The carrier is also evaluating options for fleet growth, signaling a potential shift away from its existing Q200 capacity to reshape its near-term operating base and economics.

2026-06-11T07:13:57.680608-07:00

SATA Air Açores reviews sale of in-house Q200 fleet as it weighs further fleet growth

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Finnair to restart domestic flights to Tampere and Turku from October 2026 Finnair will bring back limited Helsinki Vantaa–Tampere and Helsinki Vantaa–Turku services in October 2026, reversing a strategy shift that moved the routes to bus replacements in 2022–2023. The carrier is effectively reintroducing air connectivity on two domestic markets after a multi-year ground-transport model.

2026-06-11T06:36:43.592498-07:00

Finnair to restart domestic flights to Tampere and Turku from October 2026

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Atlas Air adds executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to Iran fleet Atlas Air has added an executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to its Iran operations, expanding its business-jet-style capability on the type. The move underscores how operators are tailoring aircraft configurations to meet regional demand amid ongoing Iran-related operating constraints.

2026-06-11T05:41:54.413188-07:00

Atlas Air adds executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to Iran fleet

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WestJet targets 737-10 entry in 1Q27 as Canada’s single-aisle modernization continues

IATA: SAF output remains <1% of jet fuel use, underscoring supply-scale gap

Canadian travel to the U.S. rebounds in May, extending a rebound after a 15-month slump—but remains well below 2024

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: SimpliFlying’s agentic AI pitch for airline distribution, with Virgin Atlantic framing AI-led “customer care

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