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China Eastern orders 101 Airbus A320neo‑family jets including A321XLR, deliveries 2028–2032

China Eastern Airlines has placed a follow‑on order for 101 Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft — including A321XLR variants — valued at about $15.8 billion. Deliveries are scheduled from 2028–2032 (nine in 2028, 19 in 2029, 30 in 2030, 27 in 2031, remainder in 2032).

2026-03-25T05:20:39.790700-07:00

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Flight attendant sues largest U.S. regional carrier, alleges retaliation after reporting coworker for drinking on duty

2026-03-25T06:35:32.355113-07:00

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Air Arabia debuts Panasonic Avionics' multi‑orbit Ku‑band inflight connectivity

2026-03-25T07:35:41.866641-07:00

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Wizz Air CCO outlines plan to reclaim cost lead, add inflight Wi‑Fi and expand fuel hedging

2026-03-25T08:06:04.499335-07:00

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Wizz Air CCO outlines plan to reclaim cost lead, add inflight Wi‑Fi and expand fuel hedging In an exclusive interview, Wizz Air CCO Ian Malin set out a three‑point plan to reclaim the carrier's cost lead: tighten unit costs, introduce inflight Wi‑Fi to boost product and ancillary revenue, and expand fuel hedging to protect margins from volatile jet fuel prices.

2026-03-25T08:06:04.499335-07:00

Wizz Air CCO outlines plan to reclaim cost lead, add inflight Wi‑Fi and expand fuel hedging

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Air Arabia debuts Panasonic Avionics' multi‑orbit Ku‑band inflight connectivity UAE‑based Air Arabia has activated Panasonic Avionics' Ku‑band multi‑orbit inflight connectivity solution across its operations. The deployment brings Ku‑band satellite broadband to the carrier's fleet and represents another commercial roll‑out of Panasonic's multi‑orbit IFC architecture as airlines diversify satcom suppliers.

2026-03-25T07:35:41.866641-07:00

Air Arabia debuts Panasonic Avionics' multi‑orbit Ku‑band inflight connectivity

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Philippine carriers cut routes and secure fuel after government declares national energy emergency Philippine carriers have reduced frequencies, suspended routes and rushed to secure alternative jet‑fuel supplies after the government declared a national energy emergency — the first such declaration globally — as Middle East conflict-driven disruptions to refined‑fuel flows and export curbs push prices and availability under strain.

2026-03-25T07:05:50.916739-07:00

Philippine carriers cut routes and secure fuel after government declares national energy emergency

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Flight attendant sues largest U.S. regional carrier, alleges retaliation after reporting coworker for drinking on duty A newly hired flight attendant at the largest U.S. regional carrier, which operates flights for American, Delta, United and Alaska, sued the carrier alleging retaliation after she reported a senior coworker for reeking of alcohol during a flight. She says the complaint followed her recent completion of training.

2026-03-25T06:35:32.355113-07:00

Flight attendant sues largest U.S. regional carrier, alleges retaliation after reporting coworker for drinking on duty

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China Eastern orders 101 Airbus A320neo‑family jets including A321XLR, deliveries 2028–2032 China Eastern Airlines has placed a follow‑on order for 101 Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft — including A321XLR variants — valued at about $15.8 billion. Deliveries are scheduled from 2028–2032 (nine in 2028, 19 in 2029, 30 in 2030, 27 in 2031, remainder in 2032).

2026-03-25T05:20:39.790700-07:00

China Eastern orders 101 Airbus A320neo‑family jets including A321XLR, deliveries 2028–2032

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Singapore Airlines to launch daily nonstop A350‑900 Singapore–Western Sydney (WSI) services from 23 Nov 2026 Singapore Airlines will launch daily nonstop Singapore–Western Sydney International (WSI) services from 23 November 2026 as the first international carrier at the new airport, operating 303‑seat A350‑900s. Outbound SQ201 departs Singapore 11:30 arriving WSI 22:20; return SQ202 leaves WSI 23:55 arriving Singapore 05:05.

2026-03-25T04:35:23.655889-07:00

Singapore Airlines to launch daily nonstop A350‑900 Singapore–Western Sydney (WSI) services from 23 Nov 2026

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The Recalibration: CEOs Rethink Travel Demand and Strategy for 2026 Travel companies entered 2026 with plans built on shared assumptions about the world that no longer apply. CEOs are re-evaluating demand forecasts, network and product strategies, and cost structures to align operations with changed traveler behavior, market realities and revenue models across carriers, airports and travel suppliers.

2026-03-25T04:30:34.496700-07:00

The Recalibration: CEOs Rethink Travel Demand and Strategy for 2026

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Amazone Airlines launches commercial domestic service with inaugural Cotonou–Parakou flight Amazone Airlines, Benin's newly certified national carrier, operated its first commercial flight on 23 March 2026, launching scheduled domestic services between Cotonou and Parakou after receiving its air operator’s certificate last month. The move is the carrier's initial step toward building domestic and future international routes.

2026-03-24T09:55:33.792049-07:00

Amazone Airlines launches commercial domestic service with inaugural Cotonou–Parakou flight

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China Eastern orders 101 Airbus A320neo‑family jets including A321XLR, deliveries 2028–2032

Flight attendant sues largest U.S. regional carrier, alleges retaliation after reporting coworker for drinking on duty

Air Arabia debuts Panasonic Avionics' multi‑orbit Ku‑band inflight connectivity

Wizz Air CCO outlines plan to reclaim cost lead, add inflight Wi‑Fi and expand fuel hedging

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