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Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi

Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam says the carrier is considering additional orders spanning widebody, narrowbody and freighter aircraft as it prepares for rapid growth over the next decade. The plan is positioned around capacity expansion at Hong Kong, including the availability of a third runway.

2026-06-07T14:18:57.328917-07:00

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Oman Air weighs jet order to replace aging fleet and scale routes as it moves toward profitability

2026-06-07T14:18:57.215509-07:00

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Willie Walsh’s IATA exit: warns airlines over OEMs and rising aviation taxes

2026-06-07T11:41:49.916933-07:00

CNBC

Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance

2026-06-07T10:56:30.919767-07:00

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Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam says the carrier is considering additional orders spanning widebody, narrowbody and freighter aircraft as it prepares for rapid growth over the next decade. The plan is positioned around capacity expansion at Hong Kong, including the availability of a third runway.

2026-06-07T14:18:57.328917-07:00

Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi

Reuters

Oman Air weighs jet order to replace aging fleet and scale routes as it moves toward profitability Oman Air’s CEO Con Korfiatis said the carrier is seeking a jet order to replace aging aircraft and expand the Gulf state’s route network. The plan is framed as part of a broader turnaround to shift from losses to profit, alongside operational and network transformation.

2026-06-07T14:18:57.215509-07:00

Oman Air weighs jet order to replace aging fleet and scale routes as it moves toward profitability

AeroTime

Willie Walsh’s IATA exit: warns airlines over OEMs and rising aviation taxes In his IATA farewell remarks, Willie Walsh delivered a broadside at aircraft OEMs and cautioned that aviation tax policy risks worsening industry cost pressure. The comments land as airlines continue to push back on additional regulatory and fiscal burdens that they say will flow through to fares and competitiveness.

2026-06-07T11:41:49.916933-07:00

Willie Walsh’s IATA exit: warns airlines over OEMs and rising aviation taxes

CNBC

Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance Delta president Peter Carter tells CNBC the carrier aims to “take” United’s crown “over the Pacific,” signaling an aggressive competitive posture on transpacific routes. The statement reinforces Delta’s focus on international growth directionally rather than US consolidation as a primary lever.

2026-06-07T10:56:30.919767-07:00

Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance

Skift

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said engine shortages—particularly the industry’s reliance on a single engine type per aircraft—will be the largest near-term constraint on aircraft availability. His comments also drew direct criticism of Boeing and Airbus for building platforms tied to limited powerplant supply.

2026-06-07T09:15:03.588965-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

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ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists ITA Airways is considering legal action against Pratt & Whitney as continuing Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine issues disrupt operations of its A320neo-family fleet. The reported move underscores how propulsion-related availability constraints are translating into contract and damages strategies for affected operators.

2026-06-07T08:56:23.874881-07:00

ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists

Bloomberg

United, Delta and JetBlue executives cite resilient demand for premium fares despite higher ticket prices United CEO Scott Kirby said affluent travelers are continuing to spend even as fares rise sharply, supporting confidence that premium offerings can withstand higher prices. Delta and JetBlue echoed the same message, pointing to continued willingness to pay for higher-end products amid mounting economic pressures.

2026-06-07T08:43:59.290768-07:00

United, Delta and JetBlue executives cite resilient demand for premium fares despite higher ticket prices

Skift

Turkish Airlines to debut Premium Economy on Airbus A350s in 2028, reversing course after earlier plans Turkish Airlines says it plans to launch a Premium Economy cabin in 2028, with the new product debuting on Airbus A350 aircraft. The announcement, reported by Skift, frames the move as a change in direction on cabin strategy—aimed at capturing demand for a mid-tier premium offering on widebodies.

2026-06-07T07:56:43.293829-07:00

Turkish Airlines to debut Premium Economy on Airbus A350s in 2028, reversing course after earlier plans

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Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi

Oman Air weighs jet order to replace aging fleet and scale routes as it moves toward profitability

Willie Walsh’s IATA exit: warns airlines over OEMs and rising aviation taxes

Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance

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