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Delta to launch LAX–Manila nonstop service in 2027, using the Airbus A350

Delta will add a new transpacific nonstop between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL), with service targeted to begin in 2027. The airline will deploy the Airbus A350 and position the route as part of a broader strategy to grow Delta’s West Coast—Asia network footprint.

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2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Bloomberg

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place orders for 95 Airbus jets (55 A320neo-family, 15 A350-900) at ~$17.8B list price

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2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

AeroTime

ASG chairman: easyJet could benefit from a more flexible fleet mode

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2026-07-17T07:42:52.062805-07:00

FlightGlobal

United Airlines to retire 80 older aircraft in 2027 as first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries approach

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2026-07-17T04:28:15.786311-07:00

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AeroTime

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ASG chairman: easyJet could benefit from a more flexible fleet mode ASG Chairman Gediminas Ziemelis argues in a new AeroTime article that easyJet stands to gain from adopting a more flexible fleet operating approach. The commentary frames fleet flexibility as a lever for improving how the carrier manages its aircraft mix and operations.

2026-07-17T07:42:52.062805-07:00

ASG chairman: easyJet could benefit from a more flexible fleet mode

Skift

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Delta to launch LAX–Manila nonstop service in 2027, using the Airbus A350 Delta will add a new transpacific nonstop between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL), with service targeted to begin in 2027. The airline will deploy the Airbus A350 and position the route as part of a broader strategy to grow Delta’s West Coast—Asia network footprint.

2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Delta to launch LAX–Manila nonstop service in 2027, using the Airbus A350

FlightGlobal

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United Airlines to retire 80 older aircraft in 2027 as first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries approach United Airlines says it plans to retire 80 older, less fuel-efficient aircraft in 2027, representing a step-up from previous years. The move is tied to a fleetwide cabin refresh aimed at lowering costs and improving margins ahead of the first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries.

2026-07-17T04:28:15.786311-07:00

United Airlines to retire 80 older aircraft in 2027 as first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries approach

ch-aviation

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airBaltic to seek short-term funding commitment from bondholders at Aug. 3, 2026 meeting Latvia’s airBaltic (BT) plans to approach its bondholders for short-term funding at an Aug. 3, 2026 meeting in Riga. The request signals a near-term liquidity focus tied to the airline’s outstanding debt structure and refinancing runway.

2026-07-17T03:43:21.852797-07:00

airBaltic to seek short-term funding commitment from bondholders at Aug. 3, 2026 meeting

ch-aviation

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SATA sets a late-3Q26 deadline for bids to acquire Azores Airlines SATA has established a late–third-quarter 2026 deadline for prospective bidders to submit offers for Azores Airlines. The timeline signals the next phase of a structured sale process for the regional carrier, shaping potential deal execution and interest from strategic and financial suitors.

2026-07-17T02:57:11.289715-07:00

SATA sets a late-3Q26 deadline for bids to acquire Azores Airlines

Bloomberg

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Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place orders for 95 Airbus jets (55 A320neo-family, 15 A350-900) at ~$17.8B list price Air China and its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines have ordered 95 Airbus aircraft for delivery between 2029 and 2032, as China’s carriers expand capacity post-Covid. The combined package is priced at about $17.8 billion at list price, covering 40 A320neo-family jets for Shenzhen and 15 A350-900s for Air China, with additional Airbus aircraft included in the total.

2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place orders for 95 Airbus jets (55 A320neo-family, 15 A350-900) at ~$17.8B list price

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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TCAS RAs avert near mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over the Atlantic An Iberia Airbus A321XLR (EC-OLE) and an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 (EC-ODH) received complementary TCAS Resolution Advisories (RAs) over the Atlantic, triggering immediate evasive maneuvers. The event narrowly avoided a mid-air collision between two commercial airliners operating in close proximity.

2026-07-17T02:17:18.997856-07:00

TCAS RAs avert near mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over the Atlantic

ch-aviation

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Saudi authorities close Abha airport after Houthi missile and drone attack; impacts at least eight airlines Saudi authorities temporarily shut Abha airport on July 13 following missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels near the Yemen border. The disruption affected at least eight airlines, underscoring how cross-border conflict can quickly translate into immediate flight network and operational pressures.

2026-07-17T00:14:53.535841-07:00

Saudi authorities close Abha airport after Houthi missile and drone attack; impacts at least eight airlines

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