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FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, adding payload and range flexibility

The FAA has approved higher maximum takeoff weight options for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, effectively adding about 3 and 5 metric tons of payload respectively and extending range/payload flexibility for operators. The change arrives amid a global widebody shortage and surging long-haul demand.

2026-03-23T13:09:31.295192-07:00

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Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline

2026-03-23T15:50:05.005448-07:00

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AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March

2026-03-23T15:58:37.142216-07:00

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Venezuela and Dominican Republic resume scheduled commercial air services

2026-03-23T14:21:00.016093-07:00

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Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service Delta has asked U.S. regulators to defer Philippine Airlines' planned nonstop Chicago service, requesting a delay to PAL's market entry while related access issues are resolved. The action deepens a broader dispute over transpacific route rights and U.S. gateway allocations between carriers.

2026-03-23T18:40:14.613249-07:00

Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

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AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March Romanian carrier AnimaWings launched scheduled flights between London Gatwick and Bucharest Otopeni on Sunday 22 March, marking its first service from Gatwick. The inaugural connection adds seat capacity on the London–Bucharest route and provides UK travellers a direct option to Romania’s main international airport.

2026-03-23T15:58:37.142216-07:00

AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March

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Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline Peru's competition authority Indecopi has opened a second‑phase, in‑depth review of Abra Group's proposed $70 million acquisition of SKY Airline, centering its analysis on routes from Lima and Cusco to Miami. The probe introduces regulatory uncertainty for the deal timetable and competitive dynamics on key international routes.

2026-03-23T15:50:05.005448-07:00

Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline

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Venezuela and Dominican Republic resume scheduled commercial air services Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have resumed scheduled commercial air services, restoring direct passenger connectivity between the two countries after a suspension. The move re-establishes regular cross‑border routes and could ease travel and cargo flows across the northern South American–Caribbean corridor.

2026-03-23T14:21:00.016093-07:00

Venezuela and Dominican Republic resume scheduled commercial air services

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FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, adding payload and range flexibility The FAA has approved higher maximum takeoff weight options for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, effectively adding about 3 and 5 metric tons of payload respectively and extending range/payload flexibility for operators. The change arrives amid a global widebody shortage and surging long-haul demand.

2026-03-23T13:09:31.295192-07:00

FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, adding payload and range flexibility

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PSA Airlines to relocate headquarters to Charlotte PSA Airlines has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Charlotte, shifting its executive and administrative base to the city. The carrier disclosed the move in a company announcement; reporting did not provide detailed timing or the full scope of changes to staff and operations.

2026-03-23T12:15:26.986323-07:00

PSA Airlines to relocate headquarters to Charlotte

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Azul sues TAP over $217.6m bond‑loan dispute Azul has filed a lawsuit against TAP seeking recovery of $217.6 million in a bond‑loan dispute, escalating a post‑bankruptcy financial legal battle between the carriers. The claim could complicate ongoing balance‑sheet adjustments for both airlines as they sort creditor claims and liabilities.

2026-03-23T11:39:36.094835-07:00

Azul sues TAP over $217.6m bond‑loan dispute

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Lufthansa Group extends Middle East suspensions; some routes paused into October Lufthansa Group will suspend flights to several Middle East destinations through April 30, and has pushed cancellations on select routes into October as the Iran-related conflict continues. The move comes amid broader regional disruptions that have forced schedule revisions from carriers including Philippine Airlines and hit African networks and costs.

2026-03-23T11:25:21.996404-07:00

Lufthansa Group extends Middle East suspensions; some routes paused into October

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FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, adding payload and range flexibility

Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline

AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March

Venezuela and Dominican Republic resume scheduled commercial air services

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