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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

American Airlines says it will install Starlink inflight internet across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The rollout targets domestic and short-haul international routes, as American positions ultra-fast, free onboard Wi‑Fi as a passenger-experience differentiator.

2026-05-26T08:22:45.106298-07:00

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Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

2026-05-26T10:35:17.827318-07:00

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easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol trial TaxiBot automated taxiing on A320neo to cut fuel burn, CO2 and airport noise

2026-05-26T05:32:04.403996-07:00

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Portugal’s government outlines plan to sell 75% stake in Azores Airlines

2026-05-26T06:05:04.732444-07:00

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Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring Spirit Airlines is seeking $275 million to facilitate aircraft sales, aiming to convert distressed assets into liquidity during its restructuring process. The proposal underscores how carriers under financial pressure are using secondary-market activity to fund runway and manage fleet transitions.

2026-05-26T10:35:17.827318-07:00

Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

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China’s Tibet Airlines rebrands as Xizang Airlines Tibet Airlines has rebranded to Xizang Airlines, aligning the carrier’s brand identity with the region’s Chinese-language name. The change signals a repositioning of the airline’s market presence and corporate representation while it continues serving its regional network within China.

2026-05-26T08:56:32.349913-07:00

China’s Tibet Airlines rebrands as Xizang Airlines

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027 American Airlines says it will install Starlink inflight internet across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The rollout targets domestic and short-haul international routes, as American positions ultra-fast, free onboard Wi‑Fi as a passenger-experience differentiator.

2026-05-26T08:22:45.106298-07:00

American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

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Portugal’s government outlines plan to sell 75% stake in Azores Airlines The government has outlined a plan to divest 75% of Azores Airlines, setting up a majority ownership change that could reshape the carrier’s strategic direction and capital structure. The move places the airline in a broader European context of state-to-market airline restructuring and stake sales.

2026-05-26T06:05:04.732444-07:00

Portugal’s government outlines plan to sell 75% stake in Azores Airlines

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SATA Group reports improved 2025 operating results as Azores Airlines privatization restarts SATA Group said it delivered improved 2025 operating results across its operating companies, with positive EBITDA. The group also reported that Azores Airlines’ privatisation process has resumed, drawing reported interest from multiple bidders, including Binter Canarias and Icelandair.

2026-05-26T06:05:04.732444-07:00

SATA Group reports improved 2025 operating results as Azores Airlines privatization restarts

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easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol trial TaxiBot automated taxiing on A320neo to cut fuel burn, CO2 and airport noise easyJet and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are trialling TaxiBot automated aircraft taxiing, equipping four easyJet A320neo aircraft with the system. The partners say the move is designed to reduce taxi emissions, fuel burn, and ground noise by automating surface movement at the airport.

2026-05-26T05:32:04.403996-07:00

easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol trial TaxiBot automated taxiing on A320neo to cut fuel burn, CO2 and airport noise

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Romanian government tells TAROM to revise “unrealistic” budget Romania’s government has asked TAROM to fix what it describes as an “unrealistic” budget, signaling heightened scrutiny of the carrier’s financial plan. The move puts immediate focus on how the state airline validates cost and revenue assumptions and aligns them with operational needs.

2026-05-26T04:47:18.095497-07:00

Romanian government tells TAROM to revise “unrealistic” budget

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Air India extends Maharaja Club to Air India Express flights, pulling the low-cost unit deeper into the group’s loyalty flywheel Air India has extended its Maharaja Club loyalty program to flights operated by Air India Express. The move integrates the low-cost subsidiary’s earning and redemption under the group’s primary frequent-flyer brand, tightening customer lock-in across the Air India network.

2026-05-26T04:26:16.230026-07:00

Air India extends Maharaja Club to Air India Express flights, pulling the low-cost unit deeper into the group’s loyalty flywheel

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol trial TaxiBot automated taxiing on A320neo to cut fuel burn, CO2 and airport noise

Portugal’s government outlines plan to sell 75% stake in Azores Airlines

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