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Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

Saudia has taken delivery of the first of 15 Airbus A321XLRs and moved the aircraft into revenue service. The early deployment highlights a premium, low-density cabin approach as the carrier ramps its long-range single-aisle product.

2026-06-18T11:08:08.639114-07:00

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Azul surrenders RBAC 135 certificate and shifts operations to Conecta

2026-06-18T10:52:05.680367-07:00

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Azul, GOL and LATAM seek government-backed state credit

2026-06-18T10:19:58.708698-07:00

Skift

UK lifts Gulf travel warning for UAE, Qatar and parts of Saudi Arabia; airlines weigh operational “clearance” impacts

2026-06-18T10:03:34.994169-07:00

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Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin Saudia has taken delivery of the first of 15 Airbus A321XLRs and moved the aircraft into revenue service. The early deployment highlights a premium, low-density cabin approach as the carrier ramps its long-range single-aisle product.

2026-06-18T11:08:08.639114-07:00

Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

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Azul surrenders RBAC 135 certificate and shifts operations to Conecta Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has surrendered its RBAC 135 certificate and is moving its operations to Conecta, according to ch-aviation. The change signals a restructuring of how Azul’s flying activities are certified and operated under Brazil’s regulatory framework.

2026-06-18T10:52:05.680367-07:00

Azul surrenders RBAC 135 certificate and shifts operations to Conecta

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Azul, GOL and LATAM seek government-backed state credit Azul, GOL and LATAM have submitted requests for state credit as Brazil’s carriers continue navigating financial and operating pressure. The moves underscore how quickly airline liquidity and funding access can become a strategic issue—particularly for carriers still stabilizing after restructuring or weaker trading periods.

2026-06-18T10:19:58.708698-07:00

Azul, GOL and LATAM seek government-backed state credit

Skift

UK lifts Gulf travel warning for UAE, Qatar and parts of Saudi Arabia; airlines weigh operational “clearance” impacts The UK government has lifted its travel warning covering travel to the UAE, Qatar and parts of Saudi Arabia, citing an agreement signed with the U.S. European carriers will now assess what the change means for Middle East network and schedule decisions, while awaiting further clearance.

2026-06-18T10:03:34.994169-07:00

UK lifts Gulf travel warning for UAE, Qatar and parts of Saudi Arabia; airlines weigh operational “clearance” impacts

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Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D moving map clears 40-plus airline milestone Panasonic Avionics says more than 40 airlines worldwide have adopted its Arc interactive 3D moving map, extending the supplier’s installed base across passenger-facing in-flight navigation and engagement tools. The update signals accelerating airline willingness to standardize moving-map experiences onboard fleetwide.

2026-06-18T09:35:04.211314-07:00

Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D moving map clears 40-plus airline milestone

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Portugal targets mid-2027 as deadline to complete TAP Air Portugal sale Portugal is aiming to finalise the sale of TAP Air Portugal by mid-2027, keeping the privatization timetable in play. The milestone comes as the carrier’s potential strategic-partner pathway and bid evaluations have continued to evolve amid higher-cost pressures and geopolitical airspace risk.

2026-06-18T09:25:00.080552-07:00

Portugal targets mid-2027 as deadline to complete TAP Air Portugal sale

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CEIBA review could pave the way for privatizing Equatorial Guinea’s flag carrier A review of CEIBA—Equatorial Guinea’s flag carrier—could result in the airline being privatized, according to the report. The potential shift would alter state involvement in the carrier’s ownership structure and future operating strategy.

2026-06-18T08:04:51.136290-07:00

CEIBA review could pave the way for privatizing Equatorial Guinea’s flag carrier

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easyJet adds 13 new routes from eight UK airports for Winter 2026/27, including Reykjavik and Kittila easyJet is launching 13 new winter routes from eight UK airports for the 2026/27 season, extending connectivity to Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Egypt, Spain, Germany and Switzerland. The carrier also disclosed new Liverpool–Reykjavik and Liverpool–Kittilä services now on sale.

2026-06-18T07:48:52.435201-07:00

easyJet adds 13 new routes from eight UK airports for Winter 2026/27, including Reykjavik and Kittila

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Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

Azul surrenders RBAC 135 certificate and shifts operations to Conecta

Azul, GOL and LATAM seek government-backed state credit

UK lifts Gulf travel warning for UAE, Qatar and parts of Saudi Arabia; airlines weigh operational “clearance” impacts

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