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LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters

LOT Polish Airlines has dismissed plans to operate dedicated freighter aircraft for now, putting its near-term cargo fleet strategy on hold. The decision signals a temporary shift away from investing in a dedicated cargo capability as it evaluates alternatives.

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2026-07-01T05:45:19.899088-07:00

FlightGlobal

Avelo to launch five nonstop routes from McKinney National Airport in November, giving Dallas a third commercial passenger airpo

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2026-07-01T01:29:07.789240-07:00

Air Data News

Lufthansa weighs follow-on widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

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2026-07-01T00:09:39.657935-07:00

Reuters

Iran war fallout reshapes demand and capacity: Asia-Pacific passenger traffic steadies; Middle East/South Asia cargo recovery co

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2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00

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LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters LOT Polish Airlines has dismissed plans to operate dedicated freighter aircraft for now, putting its near-term cargo fleet strategy on hold. The decision signals a temporary shift away from investing in a dedicated cargo capability as it evaluates alternatives.

2026-07-01T05:45:19.899088-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters

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Nigerian startup Caliphate Air buys three E145s

2026-07-01T03:30:21.159099-07:00

Nigerian startup Caliphate Air

FlightGlobal

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Avelo to launch five nonstop routes from McKinney National Airport in November, giving Dallas a third commercial passenger airpo McKinney National Airport near Dallas will open with Houston-based low-cost carrier Avelo as its launch operator, starting operations in November. The airline will begin five nonstop routes—Las Vegas plus four Florida destinations—while establishing a new North Texas operating base and creating more than 100 local jobs.

2026-07-01T01:29:07.789240-07:00

Avelo to launch five nonstop routes from McKinney National Airport in November, giving Dallas a third commercial passenger airpo

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False hijack transponder code triggers multi-country fighter scramble; LOT Airbus A320 diverts to Burgas A LOT Polish Airlines Airbus A320 operating Warsaw–Tel Aviv was forced to divert to Burgas on 30 June after a transponder error mistakenly squawked the internationally recognized 7500 hijacking code. Fighter jets were scrambled across three countries, and although the flight later continued to Israel, it arrived with a heavy delay.

2026-07-01T01:28:53.487604-07:00

False hijack transponder code triggers multi-country fighter scramble; LOT Airbus A320 diverts to Burgas

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Air New Zealand launches a “strategy reset” as it forecasts a steeper-than-expected loss and targets a return to profitability Air New Zealand says it is moving into a new phase after a period of “significant operational and financial pressure,” launching a “strategy reset” to close out its current challenges. The company is forecasting a steeper-than-expected loss for the year ended 30 June, with an intent to return to profitability.

2026-07-01T00:44:51.552653-07:00

Air New Zealand launches a “strategy reset” as it forecasts a steeper-than-expected loss and targets a return to profitability

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Lufthansa weighs follow-on widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr says the carrier is preparing another widebody order and is weighing options between the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X, per comments shared in an internal employee meeting reported by Aviation Week. The decision is aimed at advancing Lufthansa’s long-haul fleet renewal and future growth.

2026-07-01T00:09:39.657935-07:00

Lufthansa weighs follow-on widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

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Etihad boosts near-term capacity with wet-leased A320 as demand rebounds Etihad is adding incremental capacity by wet-leasing additional A320-family aircraft, positioning for rising travel demand. The move provides faster schedule and capacity responsiveness than waiting for longer-term aircraft delivery pipelines while supporting network growth priorities.

2026-07-01T00:00:21.459900-07:00

Etihad boosts near-term capacity with wet-leased A320 as demand rebounds

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MIAT Mongolian Airlines considers buying 10 Airbus jets to modernize Mongolia’s air transport network Mongolian carrier MIAT—Mongolian Airlines is evaluating an order for 10 Airbus aircraft, according to transport and roads minister Borkhuu Delgersaikhan, speaking June 25, 2026. The prospective fleet plan is positioned as part of a broader, multi-pronged effort to strengthen Mongolia’s air transport sector.

2026-06-30T21:00:20.496461-07:00

MIAT Mongolian Airlines considers buying 10 Airbus jets to modernize Mongolia’s air transport network

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