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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said airlines will struggle to sustain low fares at current oil prices, while maintaining that the carrier expects its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries in spring 2027. Certification has paused after the FAA raised concerns about a software flaw, adding uncertainty to the program timeline.
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Austrian Airlines has sold its last three Boeing 767-300ERs to U.S.-based Cobra Aviation for part-out, confirming the end of the type’s operation at the Vienna-based carrier. The transaction marks another step in Austrian’s long-haul fleet transition and removes the 767 from its active fleet.
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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said airlines will struggle to sustain low fares at current oil prices, while maintaining that the carrier expects its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries in spring 2027. Certification has paused after the FAA raised concerns about a software flaw, adding uncertainty to the program timeline.
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VietJet plans to equip an initial 120 aircraft with Starlink inflight connectivity, even though the satellite operator lacks landing rights in China and India. The selection underscores the operational and regulatory constraints airlines face when deploying satellite-based passenger connectivity across international networks.
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