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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

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ITA Airways resumes Libya operations after a 10-year hiatus

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

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IATA launches Somalia Billing & Settlement Plan (BSP) pilot with Ethiopian Airlines ahead of full rollout

2026-05-03T23:56:11.467445-07:00

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Aeroflot targets 50% Russian-made fleet by 2036, aligning fleet composition policy six years behind original plan

2026-05-03T22:45:57.588142-07:00

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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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IATA launches Somalia Billing & Settlement Plan (BSP) pilot with Ethiopian Airlines ahead of full rollout Ethiopian Airlines is among the carriers participating in a pilot programme for IATA’s Billing & Settlement Plan (BSP) in Somalia, IATA said. The initiative is designed to enable a full BSP rollout next month, improving how airlines bill and settle sales in the market.

2026-05-03T23:56:11.467445-07:00

IATA launches Somalia Billing & Settlement Plan (BSP) pilot with Ethiopian Airlines ahead of full rollout

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Aeroflot targets 50% Russian-made fleet by 2036, aligning fleet composition policy six years behind original plan Aeroflot says it is planning for half of its fleet to be composed of Russian-made aircraft within the next decade, targeting 50% by 2036. The carrier’s roadmap reflects a delayed implementation of an official domestic-vs-foreign aircraft quota scheme set by presidential order and government plans.

2026-05-03T22:45:57.588142-07:00

Aeroflot targets 50% Russian-made fleet by 2036, aligning fleet composition policy six years behind original plan

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Turkish Airlines names new SVP Marketing Turkish Airlines has appointed a new senior vice president of marketing, a leadership change that signals a renewed focus on commercial strategy and brand execution. The appointment comes as the airline continues scaling its network and services from its Istanbul hub amid ongoing industry and leadership churn.

2026-05-03T22:10:36.207431-07:00

Turkish Airlines names new SVP Marketing

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Qantas extends fuel-crisis-driven schedule changes, slowing international capacity growth and rolling domestic cuts into FY27 Qantas Group will extend domestic capacity cuts for another quarter while also slowing international capacity growth as a fuel crisis persists. The carrier has extended previously announced network schedule changes across both international and domestic routes for Jul-2026 to Sep-2026, and is pushing adjustments into the first quarter of FY27.

2026-05-03T21:40:48.152487-07:00

Qantas extends fuel-crisis-driven schedule changes, slowing international capacity growth and rolling domestic cuts into FY27

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Singapore Airlines to rollout Starlink LEO broadband on A350s and A380 from Q1 2027; installation through 2029 Singapore Airlines has selected Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit broadband to upgrade onboard connectivity. Installation starts in Q1 2027 with a progressive fleet rollout covering the A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range variants and the A380, with completion targeted by end-2029. Service is expected to begin in early 2027 on fitted aircraft, improving streaming and gaming performance.

2026-05-03T19:38:34.549637-07:00

Singapore Airlines to rollout Starlink LEO broadband on A350s and A380 from Q1 2027; installation through 2029

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Spirit Airlines begins immediate orderly wind-down as carrier’s fleet shrink accelerates toward 76 aircraft by mid-Aug 2026 Spirit Airlines commenced an orderly wind-down effective immediately, following its reported collapse after 34 years. Reporting indicates the carrier will reduce its fleet to 76 aircraft by mid-Aug 2026, while a “Spirit 2.0 – Owned by the People” group seeks to take over the airline, funded by pledges from passengers, employees and supporters.

2026-05-03T17:52:24.519938-07:00

Spirit Airlines begins immediate orderly wind-down as carrier’s fleet shrink accelerates toward 76 aircraft by mid-Aug 2026

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

ITA Airways resumes Libya operations after a 10-year hiatus

IATA launches Somalia Billing & Settlement Plan (BSP) pilot with Ethiopian Airlines ahead of full rollout

Aeroflot targets 50% Russian-made fleet by 2036, aligning fleet composition policy six years behind original plan

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