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PeakJet to launch by-the-seat Zurich flying to Málaga, Nice and Palma from 1 August (Legacy 650 operated under VistaJet Germany

PeakJet (Peak Plus AG) plans to launch by-the-seat services from Zurich to Málaga, Nice and Palma de Mallorca starting 1 August. The operation will use Bombardier Legacy 650 aircraft, operated under VistaJet (Germany)’s AOC.

2026-06-18T07:24:19.178802-07:00

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Qatar Airways restores 85% of pre-Iran-crisis network, launches Summer 2026 schedule; appoints new COO and Chief Customer Office

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

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American Airlines to activate anti-terror cockpit barricades on June 18

2026-06-18T04:40:12.500230-07:00

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Qantas Project Sunrise updates: A350-1000ULR cabin design confirmed for Sydney–London nonstop launch in Oct 2027

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

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PeakJet to launch by-the-seat Zurich flying to Málaga, Nice and Palma from 1 August (Legacy 650 operated under VistaJet Germany PeakJet (Peak Plus AG) plans to launch by-the-seat services from Zurich to Málaga, Nice and Palma de Mallorca starting 1 August. The operation will use Bombardier Legacy 650 aircraft, operated under VistaJet (Germany)’s AOC.

2026-06-18T07:24:19.178802-07:00

PeakJet to launch by-the-seat Zurich flying to Málaga, Nice and Palma from 1 August (Legacy 650 operated under VistaJet Germany

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Qatar Airways restores 85% of pre-Iran-crisis network, launches Summer 2026 schedule; appoints new COO and Chief Customer Office Qatar Airways says it has brought its network back to 85% of pre-crisis levels, with the launch of its Summer 2026 schedule offering more than 140 daily departures from Doha to 160+ destinations. The carrier also appointed a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Customer Officer to support its next growth phase.

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

Qatar Airways restores 85% of pre-Iran-crisis network, launches Summer 2026 schedule; appoints new COO and Chief Customer Office

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines to activate anti-terror cockpit barricades on June 18 American Airlines says anti-terror cockpit barricades will go live across its planes on June 18, expanding protections inside the flight deck as part of its security posture. The carrier’s rollout aligns with its ongoing coordination with TSA on checkpoint and identity workflows.

2026-06-18T04:40:12.500230-07:00

American Airlines to activate anti-terror cockpit barricades on June 18

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Aurigny CEO challenges Guernsey “profit mandate” as island airline seeks sustainability Aurigny Air Services (Guernsey) chief executive Nico Bezuidenhout questioned whether the airline can reasonably be expected to be profitable given its community role on the island. The remarks frame Aurigny’s commercial targets against the public-service expectations tied to maintaining regional connectivity.

2026-06-18T04:23:03.153727-07:00

Aurigny CEO challenges Guernsey “profit mandate” as island airline seeks sustainability

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United Nigeria Airlines signs MoU with Guinea-Bissau to relaunch Air Bissau United Nigeria Airlines says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Guinea-Bissau to re-establish the country’s national carrier, Air Bissau. The deal is aimed at restarting operations of the Bissau-flagged airline under a Nigerian partnership framework, per the carrier’s announcement.

2026-06-18T03:03:12.098882-07:00

United Nigeria Airlines signs MoU with Guinea-Bissau to relaunch Air Bissau

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Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push Aeroflot is pursuing what it characterizes as final buyouts while also moving to acquire second-hand aircraft. The reported shift signals an active approach to rebuilding or restructuring capacity using existing airframes rather than relying solely on new deliveries.

2026-06-18T02:20:37.844343-07:00

Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push

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Qantas Project Sunrise updates: A350-1000ULR cabin design confirmed for Sydney–London nonstop launch in Oct 2027 Qantas has locked in the first Project Sunrise nonstops—Sydney to London beginning October 2027—using a specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR. The carrier also previewed the next evolution of the aircraft’s cabin design, positioning the service as the world’s longest regularly scheduled passenger flight at about 16,000+ km and 19–22 hours.

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

Qantas Project Sunrise updates: A350-1000ULR cabin design confirmed for Sydney–London nonstop launch in Oct 2027

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it will launch three new domestic routes in July 2026 after opening reservations, expanding capacity from its namesake base. The carrier’s longer-term plan is to scale operations with future connectivity spanning Central Asia, Europe and Australia, aligning with Vietnam’s leisure-demand momentum.

2026-06-18T01:49:49.291283-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

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PeakJet to launch by-the-seat Zurich flying to Málaga, Nice and Palma from 1 August (Legacy 650 operated under VistaJet Germany

Qatar Airways restores 85% of pre-Iran-crisis network, launches Summer 2026 schedule; appoints new COO and Chief Customer Office

American Airlines to activate anti-terror cockpit barricades on June 18

Qantas Project Sunrise updates: A350-1000ULR cabin design confirmed for Sydney–London nonstop launch in Oct 2027

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