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Thompson Aero Seating readies new business-class suites and concepts for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)

Thompson Aircraft Seating is heading to Aircraft Interiors Expo with enhancements to existing business-class ranges, plans for a new seating product, and customer updates. The company frames the move around rising business-class demand and intensifying competition among premium-focused airlines driving continual seat innovation.

2026-04-14T02:53:11.819482-07:00

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Air Canada debuts ‘Glowing Hearted’ next-gen long-haul cabin design for A321XLR and 787-10

2026-04-14T00:14:43.324769-07:00

PaxEx.Aero

SES advances Boeing line-fit offerability for multi-orbit inflight connectivity, with Japan Airlines targeting 40+ widebodies

2026-04-13T23:14:49.505568-07:00

Bloomberg

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

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European airlines urge EU emergency action over Iran-war airspace closures and jet-fuel supply strain European airlines are calling on the EU to intervene with emergency measures as Iran-war fallout drives widespread airspace closures and raises mounting concerns about jet-fuel availability across Europe. A Reuters-seen document cites fuel-supply risk as demand, routing and operational planning pressures build.

2026-04-14T03:12:30.108887-07:00

European airlines urge EU emergency action over Iran-war airspace closures and jet-fuel supply strain

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Thompson Aero Seating readies new business-class suites and concepts for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) Thompson Aircraft Seating is heading to Aircraft Interiors Expo with enhancements to existing business-class ranges, plans for a new seating product, and customer updates. The company frames the move around rising business-class demand and intensifying competition among premium-focused airlines driving continual seat innovation.

2026-04-14T02:53:11.819482-07:00

Thompson Aero Seating readies new business-class suites and concepts for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)

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Hi Fly exits A340 operations after nearly 20 years Portuguese wet-lease operator Hi Fly is ending its A340 flying program after nearly two decades in service. The move marks the conclusion of a long-running A340 operation by the carrier and signals another step in the global drawdown of legacy widebody capacity.

2026-04-14T00:56:02.109001-07:00

Hi Fly exits A340 operations after nearly 20 years

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Air Canada debuts ‘Glowing Hearted’ next-gen long-haul cabin design for A321XLR and 787-10 Air Canada has unveiled its next-generation ‘Glowing Hearted’ long-haul cabin interiors, starting with the Airbus A321XLR and expanding to the Boeing 787-10. The concept features a new premium suite with up to two-metre-long beds, more storage and privacy, alongside larger screens, new seating and additional power/charging options across cabins.

2026-04-14T00:14:43.324769-07:00

Air Canada debuts ‘Glowing Hearted’ next-gen long-haul cabin design for A321XLR and 787-10

PaxEx.Aero

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SES advances Boeing line-fit offerability for multi-orbit inflight connectivity, with Japan Airlines targeting 40+ widebodies SES says it has reached a milestone toward making its multi-orbit antenna line-fit installable via Boeing across the commercial aircraft portfolio. As an interim step, Boeing-provided aircraft modifications would enable post-delivery completion. Japan Airlines has selected SES to expand multi-orbit inflight connectivity to 40+ widebodies, spanning Airbus and Boeing fleets, using both line-fit and retrofit options.

2026-04-13T23:14:49.505568-07:00

SES advances Boeing line-fit offerability for multi-orbit inflight connectivity, with Japan Airlines targeting 40+ widebodies

Reuters

Lufthansa pilots strike enters day two, canceling most flights across Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and CityLine Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) is continuing a pilots’ strike for a second day, keeping Lufthansa Group flights subject to further cancellations and delays. Reports say the action is affecting Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa CityLine, with strike waves leading to hundreds of cancellations and tens of thousands of passenger impacts.

2026-04-13T20:39:34.244527-07:00

Lufthansa pilots strike enters day two, canceling most flights across Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and CityLine

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Aeroflot urges Russia to extend a tourism subsidy scheme Aeroflot is pushing for a Russian tourism subsidy scheme, positioning demand support as critical to sustaining leisure and outbound travel volumes. The carrier’s move comes as it seeks to protect its market position in a traffic-stable operating environment.

2026-04-13T19:34:41.012775-07:00

Aeroflot urges Russia to extend a tourism subsidy scheme

Bloomberg

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United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials United CEO Scott Kirby has raised the idea of combining with American Airlines with multiple US government officials, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The discussions reportedly took place over recent months and included a meeting with President Donald Trump in late February, but have not progressed to a deal.

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

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Thompson Aero Seating readies new business-class suites and concepts for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)

Air Canada debuts ‘Glowing Hearted’ next-gen long-haul cabin design for A321XLR and 787-10

SES advances Boeing line-fit offerability for multi-orbit inflight connectivity, with Japan Airlines targeting 40+ widebodies

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

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