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American Airlines and TSA expand TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to all hub airports

American Airlines, working with the TSA, said TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now available at all of the carrier’s hub airports. The rollout extends a touchless identity workflow designed to improve throughput and passenger processing at TSA checkpoints.

2026-04-24T13:21:21.838772-07:00

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Delta and LATAM Brasil sign long-term MRO agreement for A320 component repairs

2026-04-24T10:25:24.662470-07:00

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Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg base from October 2026, cutting 7 aircraft and halving capacity amid higher airport fees and

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00

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Emirates to add en-suite private bathrooms in first-class suites, Tim Clark says

2026-04-23T18:06:22.066969-07:00

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American Airlines and TSA expand TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to all hub airports American Airlines, working with the TSA, said TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now available at all of the carrier’s hub airports. The rollout extends a touchless identity workflow designed to improve throughput and passenger processing at TSA checkpoints.

2026-04-24T13:21:21.838772-07:00

American Airlines and TSA expand TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to all hub airports

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Delta and LATAM Brasil sign long-term MRO agreement for A320 component repairs Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Brasil have announced a long-term commercial agreement for maintenance, repair and overhaul services focused on Airbus A320 component repair, the carriers said. The deal formalizes an enduring sustainment relationship targeting A320 parts-level support needs.

2026-04-24T10:25:24.662470-07:00

Delta and LATAM Brasil sign long-term MRO agreement for A320 component repairs

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Hawaiian’s 717 replacement gap highlights the search for a “purpose-built” narrowbody that doesn’t yet exist Hawaiian’s fleet of 717s is reaching the end of its usefulness amid a demanding operating environment. Alaska’s CFO is pushing for a “purpose-built” aircraft to replace the type, but points to the central issue: there is no clear replacement that fits the mission today.

2026-04-24T10:23:32.551647-07:00

Hawaiian’s 717 replacement gap highlights the search for a “purpose-built” narrowbody that doesn’t yet exist

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Hainan Airlines named first Chinese mainland launch customer for 4K RAVE Ultra IFE Hainan Airlines has been announced as the first launch customer in Chinese mainland for the 4K RAVE Ultra in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, marking an early local adoption of ultra-high-definition onboard content delivery. The move signals the carrier’s intent to differentiate passenger experience while scaling new cabin tech.

2026-04-24T09:13:55.502184-07:00

Hainan Airlines named first Chinese mainland launch customer for 4K RAVE Ultra IFE

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Lufthansa refreshes crew uniforms with BOSS ahead of its 100th anniversary, rolling out 40 reimagined pieces from Q4 2026 Lufthansa says it has unveiled a new crew-uniform generation developed with BOSS, using input from employees across departments that wear the garments. The collection comprises 40 reimagined pieces, with deliveries planned to begin in Q4 2026 as part of the airline’s centenary celebration.

2026-04-24T08:05:24.943936-07:00

Lufthansa refreshes crew uniforms with BOSS ahead of its 100th anniversary, rolling out 40 reimagined pieces from Q4 2026

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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to form a new joint airline Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have inked a deal for a new joint airline, signaling a coordinated approach to building regional airlift and route connectivity. The agreement aligns with broader West Africa efforts to strengthen carrier capacity and operational continuity across national markets.

2026-04-24T08:03:24.362196-07:00

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to form a new joint airline

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Wizz Air CEO outlines growth push, cash preservation and fuel/supply chain resilience Wizz Air CEO József Váradi says the airline’s aborted Abu Dhabi venture was “a mistake,” but he’s “prepared to make more” to drive growth. Speaking at CAPA’s Airlines in Transition 2026, he stressed cash preservation, said there’s no capacity reduction planned, and argued the carrier is well hedged as fuel prices rise and supply-chain issues need recovery.

2026-04-24T07:03:24.354887-07:00

Wizz Air CEO outlines growth push, cash preservation and fuel/supply chain resilience

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Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg base from October 2026, cutting 7 aircraft and halving capacity amid higher airport fees and Ryanair says it will shutter its Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base from October 2026, withdrawing seven aircraft and reducing services by about half through winter 2026/27. The carrier blames rising costs—including higher landing fees and Germany’s air traffic levy—calling BER “hopelessly uncompetitive,” with the move linked to the loss of 210 jobs.

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00

Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg base from October 2026, cutting 7 aircraft and halving capacity amid higher airport fees and

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American Airlines and TSA expand TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to all hub airports

Delta and LATAM Brasil sign long-term MRO agreement for A320 component repairs

Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg base from October 2026, cutting 7 aircraft and halving capacity amid higher airport fees and

Emirates to add en-suite private bathrooms in first-class suites, Tim Clark says

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