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Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

India’s Star Air is set to receive its first Embraer E190, marking the start of a new aircraft-delivery milestone for the carrier. The handover signals a near-term fleet expansion step as Star Air positions the E190 for its regional network plans.

2026-05-07T17:32:57.668172-07:00

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KLM flight attendant hospitalized in Netherlands after suspected exposure to fatal hantavirus case

2026-05-07T14:51:22.304437-07:00

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Norse Atlantic accelerates “Project Falcon” to cut costs by up to $50M annually via staffing and office downsizing

2026-05-07T14:52:43.009209-07:00

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Lufthansa Cargo launches GlobeCross, a wholly owned cross-border logistics subsidiary formed from heyworld and CB Customs Broker

2026-05-07T03:18:23.493901-07:00

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Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190 India’s Star Air is set to receive its first Embraer E190, marking the start of a new aircraft-delivery milestone for the carrier. The handover signals a near-term fleet expansion step as Star Air positions the E190 for its regional network plans.

2026-05-07T17:32:57.668172-07:00

Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

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Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification Singapore Airlines has delayed the rollout of new first and business-class cabins on its A350-900 fleet. The first retrofitted long-haul aircraft is now expected to enter service in Q1 2027 instead of Q2 2026, citing industry-wide supply-chain constraints and delayed certification of a new seat.

2026-05-07T15:53:59.892144-07:00

Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification

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Norse Atlantic accelerates “Project Falcon” to cut costs by up to $50M annually via staffing and office downsizing Norse Atlantic Airways says it is accelerating its “Project Falcon” cost-reduction program in response to current geopolitical tensions, targeting annualized savings of up to $50 million. The measures include staff cuts and downsizing its offices, positioning the carrier to move toward profitability.

2026-05-07T14:52:43.009209-07:00

Norse Atlantic accelerates “Project Falcon” to cut costs by up to $50M annually via staffing and office downsizing

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KLM flight attendant hospitalized in Netherlands after suspected exposure to fatal hantavirus case A KLM flight attendant is hospitalized in isolation in the Netherlands with suspected hantavirus infection after contact with a 69-year-old Dutch woman who died of the Andes hantavirus strain. The patient fell ill after exposure during travel linked to the MV Hondius outbreak and was reported to have been onboard a KLM Boeing 777 briefly.

2026-05-07T14:51:22.304437-07:00

KLM flight attendant hospitalized in Netherlands after suspected exposure to fatal hantavirus case

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Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge Sabre says it delivered its strongest quarter in more than two years and is taking a direct aim at Amadeus, alleging monopolistic practices that block competitive offerings in airline technology. The dispute centers on whether Amadeus’s conduct restricts rivals’ ability to compete.

2026-05-07T14:31:29.880795-07:00

Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge

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Boeing’s first production 777-9 test flight for Lufthansa comes as 777X delays prompt Lufthansa “plan B” for long-haul capacity Boeing has flown the first production 777-9 test aircraft for Lufthansa in the US, but the carrier says continued 777X schedule risk is still forcing it to refine contingencies. Lufthansa is preparing to keep long-haul capacity secure into the 2027 horizon, accelerating fleet restructuring and extending select older widebodies if needed.

2026-05-07T13:09:11.547811-07:00

Boeing’s first production 777-9 test flight for Lufthansa comes as 777X delays prompt Lufthansa “plan B” for long-haul capacity

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Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights Air Algérie will launch twice-weekly direct service between Manchester Airport and Algiers starting this summer, establishing the first non-stop link between the two cities. The new route adds a fresh connectivity option for Algerian traffic and strengthens Air Algérie’s Europe-facing network.

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

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Chile rejects JetSMART’s bid for Santiago–Lima traffic rights Chile has declined JetSMART’s request in the Santiago–Lima traffic-rights dispute, according to ch-aviation coverage. The decision keeps the route’s operating permissions constrained for the carrier and underscores how bilateral market access decisions can quickly reshape network plans.

2026-05-07T10:47:10.116693-07:00

Chile rejects JetSMART’s bid for Santiago–Lima traffic rights

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Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

KLM flight attendant hospitalized in Netherlands after suspected exposure to fatal hantavirus case

Norse Atlantic accelerates “Project Falcon” to cut costs by up to $50M annually via staffing and office downsizing

Lufthansa Cargo launches GlobeCross, a wholly owned cross-border logistics subsidiary formed from heyworld and CB Customs Broker

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