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BOC Aviation leases five Airbus A321neo aircraft to AJet, deliveries due in 2028

BOC Aviation has agreed to lease five brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Turkish Airlines Group low-cost subsidiary AJet. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2028, extending the lessor’s relationship with the Turkish Airlines group and adding capacity to AJet’s fleet plan.

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2026-07-08T23:30:44.865353-07:00

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Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability

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2026-07-09T00:17:32.149365-07:00

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IAG invests in exosuit wearable robotics startup to protect baggage handlers during loading

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2026-07-09T00:59:18.054021-07:00

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Wizz Air opens new bases in Madrid and Valencia, launches Spain domestic service

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2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

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Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis touts “healthy” growth as transformation drives efficiency-led route expansion Two years into his tenure, Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis says the airline is seeing improved yields from transformation-driven efficiencies, paired with the launch of new routes. The update frames the next phase as “healthy” growth, anchored in operational gains and network expansion rather than volume alone.

2026-07-09T01:29:25.837777-07:00

Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis touts “healthy” growth as transformation drives efficiency-led route expansion

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Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel that nonstop routes to the United States and Japan are key priorities for the carrier. The directive was delivered during a meeting focused on Air Astana’s strategy and network development.

2026-07-09T01:00:09.593917-07:00

Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services

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IAG invests in exosuit wearable robotics startup to protect baggage handlers during loading British Airways’ parent company, IAG, has made a strategic investment in a wearable robotics startup developing an exosuit intended to reduce injury risk for baggage handlers. The wearable is set to be tested in ground-operations use cases tied to baggage handling workflows.

2026-07-09T00:59:18.054021-07:00

IAG invests in exosuit wearable robotics startup to protect baggage handlers during loading

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Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability Etihad and Saudia are seeking faster Airbus and Boeing production/delivery slots, signaling pressure to improve aircraft availability against near-term network and capacity plans. The push reflects how OEM delivery timing can directly affect airline growth, fleet deployment, and operational flexibility.

2026-07-09T00:17:32.149365-07:00

Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability

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Wizz Air opens new bases in Madrid and Valencia, launches Spain domestic service Wizz Air is expanding in Spain with new bases in Madrid and Valencia effective November. The carrier will also launch additional intra-Spain flying, adding new routes including flights between Spanish airports and new services from London Luton to Málaga, Granada and Asturias (Oviedo) this autumn.

2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

Wizz Air opens new bases in Madrid and Valencia, launches Spain domestic service

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BOC Aviation leases five Airbus A321neo aircraft to AJet, deliveries due in 2028 BOC Aviation has agreed to lease five brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Turkish Airlines Group low-cost subsidiary AJet. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2028, extending the lessor’s relationship with the Turkish Airlines group and adding capacity to AJet’s fleet plan.

2026-07-08T23:30:44.865353-07:00

BOC Aviation leases five Airbus A321neo aircraft to AJet, deliveries due in 2028

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China Eastern makes free in-flight Wi-Fi standard across its wide-body fleet China Eastern Airlines, along with subsidiary Shanghai Airlines, is rolling out complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi on every wide-body aircraft. The move standardizes onboard connectivity across the airlines’ wide-body operations, eliminating any paywall for passengers on equipped aircraft.

2026-07-08T22:14:01.088736-07:00

China Eastern makes free in-flight Wi-Fi standard across its wide-body fleet

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China Eastern Airlines Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi Across Entire Wide-Body Fleet

2026-07-08T22:14:01.088736-07:00

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