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Frontier Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Qantas commit to Starlink and in-cabin Wi-Fi expansion

Frontier Airlines says it will equip its fleet with SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity by early 2027, targeting an ultra-low-cost differentiator. Cebu Pacific will roll out Starlink across its fleet from 2027, while Qantas plans Wi-Fi on 10 Airbus A380s by April 2027 as more than 125 aircraft already offer onboard internet.

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2026-07-14T04:15:32.496645-07:00

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South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends conditional approval for Harith Aviation’s acquisition of Safair Holdings (FlyS

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2026-07-14T08:00:56.720732-07:00

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Lufthansa unveils its first Airbus A350-1000 in 100th-anniversary livery, with Munich delivery targeted for autumn

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2026-07-14T04:16:56.358096-07:00

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Malta Air 737-800 window-loss incident raises questions on rare passenger-window damage risk, with possible comparison to prior

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2026-07-14T03:59:17.254690-07:00

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South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends conditional approval for Harith Aviation’s acquisition of Safair Holdings (FlyS South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended the conditional approval of Harith Aviation Proprietary Limited’s acquisition of Safair Holdings, the parent of low-cost carrier FlySafair. The watchdog’s decision is subject to conditions designed to prevent anti-competitive outcomes at Lanseria International Airport.

2026-07-14T08:00:56.720732-07:00

South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends conditional approval for Harith Aviation’s acquisition of Safair Holdings (FlyS

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GetJet Airlines to build in-house MRO capabilities to cut dependency on external providers while keeping fleet at 20 Lithuanian wet-lease specialist GetJet Airlines plans to invest in developing its in-house technical capabilities as it bids to reduce reliance on external MRO providers. The initiative supports the group’s strategy to keep its fleet at 20 aircraft.

2026-07-14T06:29:49.363116-07:00

GetJet Airlines to build in-house MRO capabilities to cut dependency on external providers while keeping fleet at 20

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Lufthansa unveils its first Airbus A350-1000 in 100th-anniversary livery, with Munich delivery targeted for autumn Lufthansa has unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, registered D-AIFA, painted in a centenary-themed special livery and slated to be named “Deutschland.” The aircraft is expected to enter the Munich-based fleet this autumn following test flights and final acceptance.

2026-07-14T04:16:56.358096-07:00

Lufthansa unveils its first Airbus A350-1000 in 100th-anniversary livery, with Munich delivery targeted for autumn

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Frontier Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Qantas commit to Starlink and in-cabin Wi-Fi expansion Frontier Airlines says it will equip its fleet with SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity by early 2027, targeting an ultra-low-cost differentiator. Cebu Pacific will roll out Starlink across its fleet from 2027, while Qantas plans Wi-Fi on 10 Airbus A380s by April 2027 as more than 125 aircraft already offer onboard internet.

2026-07-14T04:15:32.496645-07:00

Frontier Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Qantas commit to Starlink and in-cabin Wi-Fi expansion

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Gol targets widebody growth as Airbus A330-900 delivery nears Gol says it is preparing to expand long-haul operations and evolve from a mostly domestic carrier into a more global Brazilian competitor. The airline is due to take delivery of the first of five Airbus A330-900s from lessor Avolon by year-end, and is already evaluating additional widebody aircraft beyond the initial batch.

2026-07-14T03:59:18.097852-07:00

Gol targets widebody growth as Airbus A330-900 delivery nears

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Malta Air 737-800 window-loss incident raises questions on rare passenger-window damage risk, with possible comparison to prior Investigators have not yet disclosed details on a potential linkage to an apparent engine failure in the Malta Air Boeing 737-800 incident over the Greek–North Macedonian border. The event is also prompting scrutiny of the rare risk of passenger window damage, including parallels to a prior Southwest occurrence.

2026-07-14T03:59:17.254690-07:00

Malta Air 737-800 window-loss incident raises questions on rare passenger-window damage risk, with possible comparison to prior

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Norwegian posts Q2 operating and net losses as demand softens and fuel costs stay high Norwegian’s low-cost carrier group reported operating and net losses in the second quarter. The results point to weakening demand conditions alongside continued pressure from elevated fuel costs—an unfavorable mix for carriers with cost-sensitive pricing models.

2026-07-14T02:29:06.297275-07:00

Norwegian posts Q2 operating and net losses as demand softens and fuel costs stay high

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Air Algérie takes first Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) on lease as it renews its A-320/737-size fleet; private Sahel operator Kangala Air Air Algérie has taken delivery of the first of ten leased Boeing 737-8s, with aircraft 7T-VLQ (msn 44017) flown from Budapest to Algiers on July 9, 2026. Separately, Burkina Faso’s Kangala Air Express received its first Boeing 737 Business Jet to expand high-end charter services across the Sahel.

2026-07-14T01:30:12.614951-07:00

Air Algérie takes first Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) on lease as it renews its A-320/737-size fleet; private Sahel operator Kangala Air

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