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Thales and Amelia declare large‑scale success for contrail‑avoidance system, eye 2030 commercial rollout

Thales and French carrier Amelia completed a 12‑month, large‑scale deployment of a contrail‑avoidance system that integrated into day‑to‑day operations and reportedly reduced the climate impact of affected flights by about 70%. Thales plans expanded trials ahead of a possible commercial roll‑out by 2030.

2026-03-19T05:35:04.739727-07:00

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easyJet aims for 50% in‑house maintenance share

2026-03-19T06:35:20.274299-07:00

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Ryanair expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification in Q3, deliveries due early next year

2026-03-19T06:29:11.572722-07:00

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(DE) Portugal requires TAP buyer to strengthen all airports | aeroTELEGRAPH

2026-03-19T05:34:43.242808-07:00

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Libya and Boeing in talks to establish new national airline Libya is reportedly in talks with Boeing to establish a new national airline. The discussions are described as early-stage engagement between Libyan authorities and the U.S. OEM; no firm agreement has yet been announced.

2026-03-19T07:20:49.316485-07:00

Libya and Boeing in talks to establish new national airline

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easyJet aims for 50% in‑house maintenance share easyJet aims to bring half of its aircraft maintenance in‑house, targeting a 50% in‑house maintenance share as it expands MRO capabilities across the group. The move signals a strategic shift in how the carrier plans to manage fleet servicing and maintenance capacity going forward.

2026-03-19T06:35:20.274299-07:00

easyJet aims for 50% in‑house maintenance share

Reuters

Ryanair expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification in Q3, deliveries due early next year Ryanair expects Boeing to secure certification for the 737 MAX 10 in the third quarter, with aircraft deliveries to the carrier running on time early next year, CEO Michael O'Leary told Reuters at an event in Brussels. The comment signals Ryanair's confidence in Boeing's handover timetable.

2026-03-19T06:29:11.572722-07:00

Ryanair expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification in Q3, deliveries due early next year

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Thales and Amelia declare large‑scale success for contrail‑avoidance system, eye 2030 commercial rollout Thales and French carrier Amelia completed a 12‑month, large‑scale deployment of a contrail‑avoidance system that integrated into day‑to‑day operations and reportedly reduced the climate impact of affected flights by about 70%. Thales plans expanded trials ahead of a possible commercial roll‑out by 2030.

2026-03-19T05:35:04.739727-07:00

Thales and Amelia declare large‑scale success for contrail‑avoidance system, eye 2030 commercial rollout

aerotelegraph.com

(DE) Portugal requires TAP buyer to strengthen all airports | aeroTELEGRAPH

2026-03-19T05:34:43.242808-07:00

(DE) Portugal requires TAP buy

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Condor adds Embraer E190 ACMI and Helvetic wet‑lease to boost Frankfurt summer capacity Condor will bolster summer 2026 short‑haul capacity at its Frankfurt hub by adding Embraer E190s on ACMI leases and launching a wet‑lease partnership with Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways. The moves aim to shore up intra‑European frequencies and cover peak‑season demand at the leisure carrier's hub.

2026-03-19T04:20:21.173450-07:00

Condor adds Embraer E190 ACMI and Helvetic wet‑lease to boost Frankfurt summer capacity

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Airbus seeks damages from Pratt & Whitney over late A320neo engines, warns production cuts Airbus has escalated a dispute with Pratt & Whitney, formally seeking damages over delayed A320neo engine deliveries that are constraining aircraft production and prompting rate reductions. The move follows scarce engine supplies that are grounding jets, straining airline operations and threatening Airbus’s delivery targets.

2026-03-19T04:10:01.578765-07:00

Airbus seeks damages from Pratt & Whitney over late A320neo engines, warns production cuts

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Airlines upbeat at JPMorgan Industrials Conference despite Iran war and rising oil prices At JPMorgan's Industrials Conference this week airline executives struck an upbeat tone as Q1 closed, repeatedly flagging strong demand and revenue momentum. That optimism held despite the ongoing war in Iran and a recent spike in oil prices that could pressure operating costs.

2026-03-19T04:00:47.366216-07:00

Airlines upbeat at JPMorgan Industrials Conference despite Iran war and rising oil prices

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Thales and Amelia declare large‑scale success for contrail‑avoidance system, eye 2030 commercial rollout

easyJet aims for 50% in‑house maintenance share

Ryanair expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification in Q3, deliveries due early next year

(DE) Portugal requires TAP buyer to strengthen all airports | aeroTELEGRAPH

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