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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

Air New Zealand expects its grounded Boeing 787-9 fleet to re-enter service by late June 2026, followed by a broader return of its Airbus aircraft by 2027. The carrier is mapping a multi-year recovery sequence to rebuild capacity and normalize operations across its widebody network.

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00

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PNG Air to replace ageing DHC-8-100s with three ATR42-600s leased from landowners; Ok Tedi Mining will contract the aircraft

2026-05-25T15:07:13.425011-07:00

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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its 200th Boeing aircraft since 1972—737-8 (9M-MVR) arrives in Kuala Lumpur

2026-05-25T06:13:19.487570-07:00

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United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name

2026-05-25T09:26:10.914778-07:00

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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027 Air New Zealand expects its grounded Boeing 787-9 fleet to re-enter service by late June 2026, followed by a broader return of its Airbus aircraft by 2027. The carrier is mapping a multi-year recovery sequence to rebuild capacity and normalize operations across its widebody network.

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00

Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

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PNG Air to replace ageing DHC-8-100s with three ATR42-600s leased from landowners; Ok Tedi Mining will contract the aircraft Three Papua New Guinea landowner companies have acquired three ATR42-600s and will lease them to PNG Air at Port Moresby, per a government release. The aircraft will be contracted to holding company Ok Tedi Mining and are intended to replace PNG Air’s ageing DHC-8-100 fleet as part of a landowner-participation and connectivity upgrade.

2026-05-25T15:07:13.425011-07:00

PNG Air to replace ageing DHC-8-100s with three ATR42-600s leased from landowners; Ok Tedi Mining will contract the aircraft

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Brazil approves rules for $200mn airline emergency credits Brazil has approved the rules governing $200mn in emergency credits for airlines. The decision sets the framework for how carriers can access short-term financial support, with implications for liquidity planning and near-term cost management across the Brazilian market.

2026-05-25T12:05:56.771973-07:00

Brazil approves rules for $200mn airline emergency credits

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United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name A United Airlines pilot reportedly threatened to call the FBI and have passengers’ phones searched after travelers noticed an antisemitic name tied to the aircraft’s in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot. The incident raised an immediate security concern focused on how onboard connectivity identifiers are displayed and monitored.

2026-05-25T09:26:10.914778-07:00

United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name

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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its 200th Boeing aircraft since 1972—737-8 (9M-MVR) arrives in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Airlines marked a fleet milestone with the arrival of its 200th Boeing aircraft since 1972. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-8 registered 9M-MVR, touched down in Kuala Lumpur after a 22-hour ferry flight from Boeing’s Seattle delivery center, representing the airline’s latest narrowbody induction.

2026-05-25T06:13:19.487570-07:00

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its 200th Boeing aircraft since 1972—737-8 (9M-MVR) arrives in Kuala Lumpur

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Avion Express replaces CEO as airline “optimises” operations in Lithuania Lithuania-based Avion Express has changed its CEO as part of an operational optimisation effort, according to ch-aviation’s coverage. The leadership transition signals a near-term management reset focused on improving how the carrier operates and allocates resources.

2026-05-25T04:42:25.204323-07:00

Avion Express replaces CEO as airline “optimises” operations in Lithuania

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Plus Ultra Airlines in talks with Spain on a government-backed viability plan Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas is negotiating a viability plan with the Spanish government, according to ch-aviation coverage. The talks center on how the carrier can continue operating amid its financial stress, with negotiations signaling potential state involvement in its near-term future.

2026-05-25T04:05:40.469283-07:00

Plus Ultra Airlines in talks with Spain on a government-backed viability plan

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Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand Singapore Airlines will increase frequencies on its Singapore–Amsterdam route to 10 services per week from August 1 through October 22, 2026, supplementing its current daily operations. The added capacity aligns with SIA’s broader European network build-out entering the 2H 2026 period.

2026-05-25T03:44:18.460411-07:00

Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand

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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

PNG Air to replace ageing DHC-8-100s with three ATR42-600s leased from landowners; Ok Tedi Mining will contract the aircraft

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its 200th Boeing aircraft since 1972—737-8 (9M-MVR) arrives in Kuala Lumpur

United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name

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