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Airbus launches Skywise subsidiary, merges Navblue to unify aviation-data and flight-operations services

Airbus is combining its Skywise digital-services operation with Navblue into a single Skywise subsidiary, consolidating aviation-data, flight‑planning and operations offerings under one brand. The move retains the Skywise name (originating in 2017 via a Palantir collaboration) and aims to deliver integrated digital solutions for airlines, maintenance and ground operations.

2026-04-01T12:45:31.707792-07:00

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Abra Group expands board to 12 and appoints new chairman

2026-04-01T13:18:41.213926-07:00

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Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says

2026-04-01T11:41:12.350863-07:00

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Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

2026-04-01T10:35:39.493247-07:00

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Abra Group expands board to 12 and appoints new chairman Abra Group, the holding company for Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos, has expanded its board to 12 members and appointed a new chairman, signalling a governance reshuffle at group level as it advances post‑restructuring growth and fleet plans.

2026-04-01T13:18:41.213926-07:00

Abra Group expands board to 12 and appoints new chairman

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Airbus launches Skywise subsidiary, merges Navblue to unify aviation-data and flight-operations services Airbus is combining its Skywise digital-services operation with Navblue into a single Skywise subsidiary, consolidating aviation-data, flight‑planning and operations offerings under one brand. The move retains the Skywise name (originating in 2017 via a Palantir collaboration) and aims to deliver integrated digital solutions for airlines, maintenance and ground operations.

2026-04-01T12:45:31.707792-07:00

Airbus launches Skywise subsidiary, merges Navblue to unify aviation-data and flight-operations services

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Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says Airbnb Chief Business Officer Dave Stephenson said the company was “working on flights” before the Covid pandemic and is now adding “various parts of the journey,” describing flights as a potential component of Airbnb’s broader expansion strategy and experience offerings.

2026-04-01T11:41:12.350863-07:00

Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says

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Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures Qatar Airways has begun gradually restoring services after recent airspace closures grounded its operations, incrementally rebuilding published schedules, reintroducing frequencies and reopening previously suspended routes across its network to international destinations as regional restrictions ease and authorities permit resumed flying.

2026-04-01T10:35:39.493247-07:00

Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences Delta calls Amazon's Leo LEO satellite connectivity a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences, signalling the carrier intends to leverage next‑generation low‑Earth‑orbit broadband to expand onboard passenger services, content offerings and digital revenue opportunities as airlines prioritise high‑capacity, low‑latency inflight Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-01T10:05:37.191314-07:00

Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

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LEVEL axes transatlantic route citing engine shortage Spain's low-cost long-haul carrier LEVEL has cut a transatlantic service, blaming an engine shortage that constrained aircraft availability. The suspension is a near-term operational hit from powerplant supply limits and underscores broader carrier capacity adjustments tied to ongoing engine OEM bottlenecks.

2026-04-01T09:23:14.162501-07:00

LEVEL axes transatlantic route citing engine shortage

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Icelandair in talks to buy 49% of PLAY Europe’s Maltese AOC to expand EU operations Icelandair has signed a letter of intent to acquire 49% of PLAY Europe, the Maltese carrier holding an EU air operator certificate, giving Icelandair access to expanded traffic rights and the option to register aircraft in Malta to support wider EU and charter operations.

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

Icelandair in talks to buy 49% of PLAY Europe’s Maltese AOC to expand EU operations

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LATAM launches onboard Wi‑Fi on long‑haul Boeing 787‑9, starts widebody rollout LATAM has started offering onboard Wi‑Fi on long‑haul services, the first South American carrier to operate a connected long‑haul flight with a Boeing 787‑9. The rollout begins a program to equip over 60 widebodies with connectivity, backed by an investment above US$60 million.

2026-04-01T06:32:17.768215-07:00

LATAM launches onboard Wi‑Fi on long‑haul Boeing 787‑9, starts widebody rollout

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Airbus launches Skywise subsidiary, merges Navblue to unify aviation-data and flight-operations services

Abra Group expands board to 12 and appoints new chairman

Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says

Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

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