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LATAM to fit all 10 Boeing 777-300ERs with AeroSHARK 'sharkskin' riblet coating by 2027

LATAM will fit its entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet of 10 aircraft with AeroSHARK riblet coating by 2027 after extending a contract for five additional kits. That makes LATAM the first carrier outside the Lufthansa Group to operate a fully AeroSHARK‑equipped 777 subfleet, with roughly half modified by end‑2025.

2026-02-05T08:40:04.637706-08:00

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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

2026-02-05T14:34:38.866467-08:00

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Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors

2026-02-05T15:14:36.242364-08:00

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Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

2026-02-05T13:47:55.690314-08:00

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Vietnam’s Crystal Bay Airlines to launch with three A321-family jets for inbound leisure charters Vietnam's new Crystal Bay Airlines plans to begin operations with an initial fleet of three Airbus A321-family jets, positioning itself as an inbound leisure charter operator focused on international tourist flows rather than domestic scheduled services. The carrier intends to link source markets directly to Vietnam's resort destinations.

2026-02-05T16:43:15.821740-08:00

Vietnam’s Crystal Bay Airlines to launch with three A321-family jets for inbound leisure charters

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Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors Hainan Airlines Holding has completed a $174 million debt-to-equity swap with its creditors, converting outstanding claims into newly issued shares as part of a formal recapitalisation. The transaction alters the group’s balance sheet and ownership structure while aiming to stabilise its finances.

2026-02-05T15:14:36.242364-08:00

Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors

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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October United Airlines will increase capacity on its seasonal Glasgow–Newark nonstop for Summer 2026 by about 22%, adding seats and extending the service through October. The move expands transatlantic connectivity for Scotland and supports stronger summer leisure and premium travel demand.

2026-02-05T14:34:38.866467-08:00

United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

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Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026 Wizz Air will introduce a seasonal London Gatwick–Santorini route commencing 1 July 2026, expanding its UK–Greece leisure network. The move builds on recently announced UK route growth and increases the carrier's summer island connectivity ahead of the 2026 peak travel season.

2026-02-05T13:47:55.690314-08:00

Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

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WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group WestJet has appointed Marek Andryszak as President of Sunwing Vacations Group, effective mid‑March 2026. He succeeds Andrew Dawson, who retired in 2025, and brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the tour‑operator sector, including executive roles at major leisure travel companies.

2026-02-05T11:43:07.096115-08:00

WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group

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American Airlines to launch daily PHL–OPO nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027 American Airlines will begin daily, seasonal nonstop service between Philadelphia (PHL) and Porto (OPO) in summer 2027 using its Airbus A321XLR. The type brings Flagship/expanded premium cabins and long‑range narrowbody capability to open direct Portugal access from the U.S. Northeast, subject to regulatory approvals.

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

American Airlines to launch daily PHL–OPO nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027

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2025 travel flows: international visitors fall as U.S. travel rebounds Government and industry data for 2025 show inbound travel weakened across most major markets: foreign and overseas visitors declined even as U.S. residents returned to travel in force. That divergence is shifting demand between international and domestic networks, with implications for airline revenue and airport capacity planning.

2026-02-05T10:24:54.357197-08:00

2025 travel flows: international visitors fall as U.S. travel rebounds

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Saudia in talks with Boeing and Airbus for potential 150‑jet deal Saudia is in early talks with Boeing and Airbus to buy at least 150 narrowbody and widebody jets, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The negotiations cover both short‑ and long‑range types and come amid accelerated fleet activity across Saudi aviation.

2026-02-05T10:24:28.282266-08:00

Saudia in talks with Boeing and Airbus for potential 150‑jet deal

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LATAM to fit all 10 Boeing 777-300ERs with AeroSHARK 'sharkskin' riblet coating by 2027

United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors

Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

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