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El Al to resume nonstop Tel Aviv–San Francisco service with three weekly flights from Oct 2026

Israeli carrier El Al is restoring its long-missing Tel Aviv–San Francisco nonstop route after a pandemic-era suspension. The airline plans to operate three weekly flights between TLV and SFO starting in October 2026, expanding its US West Coast network and reconnecting Israel with Silicon Valley.

2026-06-01T23:56:19.833233-07:00

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Cathay Pacific to relaunch direct Hong Kong–Almaty service in early 2027 after nearly seven-year hiatus

2026-06-02T01:41:41.525863-07:00

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Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring

2026-06-02T01:26:16.703301-07:00

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LAM Mozambique to add a CemAir Dash 8-400 via ACMI lease and prepare two Embraer E190s for service

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

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China Airlines unveils new Premium Economy cabin concept for its future Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet China Airlines has unveiled a new Premium Economy cabin product aimed at its upcoming Dreamliner fleet. The announcement signals a targeted upgrade of the airline’s mid-tier offering—positioned between economy and full premium—using the Dreamliner as the platform for rollout.

2026-06-02T02:13:10.927606-07:00

China Airlines unveils new Premium Economy cabin concept for its future Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet

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Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025) Botswana has injected BWP523 million pula (USD39 million) into loss-making Air Botswana between 2021 and December 2025. The state-owned carrier is now seeking to convert a further BWP250 million (USD18.7 million) “irresponsible” government loan into equity because it says it cannot repay the debt.

2026-06-02T02:11:33.611853-07:00

Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

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Cathay Pacific to relaunch direct Hong Kong–Almaty service in early 2027 after nearly seven-year hiatus Cathay Pacific plans to restart direct flights between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan, with new service to Almaty scheduled to begin in early 2027. The route has been paused for close to seven years, marking a fresh bilateral connectivity push for Hong Kong’s long-haul network.

2026-06-02T01:41:41.525863-07:00

Cathay Pacific to relaunch direct Hong Kong–Almaty service in early 2027 after nearly seven-year hiatus

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Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring airBaltic has submitted an updated business plan to the Latvian government for evaluation by mid–3Q26. Latvia’s transport minister said a draft plan is finished at management level and will be reviewed by the airline’s supervisory board before the state assessment.

2026-06-02T01:26:16.703301-07:00

Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring

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LAM Mozambique to add a CemAir Dash 8-400 via ACMI lease and prepare two Embraer E190s for service Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is bolstering capacity through an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, according to NewsAero research. The carrier also says two Embraer E190s it bought in December 2025 are due to enter service imminently, reshaping its regional fleet plans.

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

LAM Mozambique to add a CemAir Dash 8-400 via ACMI lease and prepare two Embraer E190s for service

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Delta weighs scrapping Safran Vue lie-flat on its first A321neo as certification hurdles reportedly stall the product rollout Delta Air Lines is reportedly considering abandoning the long-awaited lie-flat Business Class seat planned for new Airbus A321neo transcontinental aircraft, including the first A321neo currently in storage. The rumors focus on whether Delta will drop its preferred Safran Vue design amid certification issues.

2026-06-02T00:03:20.443055-07:00

Delta weighs scrapping Safran Vue lie-flat on its first A321neo as certification hurdles reportedly stall the product rollout

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Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise Icelandair will retire its remaining Boeing 757 aircraft during the winter of 2026-2027, several months earlier than previously planned. The carrier is bringing forward the end of the type as elevated fuel prices accelerate its transition to newer aircraft and reshape its network economics.

2026-06-01T23:57:28.968422-07:00

Icelandair to retire remaining Boeing 757s earlier—accelerating fleet transition by 2026-2027 as fuel costs rise

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El Al to resume nonstop Tel Aviv–San Francisco service with three weekly flights from Oct 2026 Israeli carrier El Al is restoring its long-missing Tel Aviv–San Francisco nonstop route after a pandemic-era suspension. The airline plans to operate three weekly flights between TLV and SFO starting in October 2026, expanding its US West Coast network and reconnecting Israel with Silicon Valley.

2026-06-01T23:56:19.833233-07:00

El Al to resume nonstop Tel Aviv–San Francisco service with three weekly flights from Oct 2026

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El Al to resume nonstop Tel Aviv–San Francisco service with three weekly flights from Oct 2026

Cathay Pacific to relaunch direct Hong Kong–Almaty service in early 2027 after nearly seven-year hiatus

Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring

LAM Mozambique to add a CemAir Dash 8-400 via ACMI lease and prepare two Embraer E190s for service

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