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Aeroflot seeks free in-flight Wi-Fi by 2028, but Western sanctions could block connectivity access

Aeroflot wants to offer free internet on its aircraft by 2028. The plan hinges on securing the inflight-connectivity supply chain, but Western sanctions may make that difficult to realise, creating execution risk for timelines and service reach.

2026-04-16T23:32:04.070831-07:00

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Pilots union warns of an ATC “nightmare” summer as staffing strain persists post-Covid

2026-04-16T23:32:04.026035-07:00

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American Airlines pilot braked hard to avoid truck incursion at Charlotte Douglas (CLT); airport investigating

2026-04-16T13:11:03.099513-07:00

Bloomberg

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

2026-04-16T20:17:31.767441-07:00

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Qatar Airways reactivates widebodies parked at Teruel as it rebuilds capacity Qatar Airways is bringing widebody aircraft back into service after storing them at Teruel. The move signals a step-change in capacity restoration for long-haul flying as the carrier works to rebuild schedules following recent regional airspace disruptions.

2026-04-17T01:22:58.946604-07:00

Qatar Airways reactivates widebodies parked at Teruel as it rebuilds capacity

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United launches in-house pilot flight school with diversity scholarships United Airlines is seeking to expand pilot diversity by creating its own flight school and funding scholarships as part of a broader effort to broaden participation in the cockpit. The initiative adds a carrier-controlled pipeline to complement existing recruiting and training pathways.

2026-04-17T01:14:11.964546-07:00

United launches in-house pilot flight school with diversity scholarships

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Diehl Aviation completes first SWISS Airbus A350 Mechanical Lift System retrofit installation Diehl Aviation and SWISS International Air Lines have completed the first installation of the Mechanical Lift System (MLS) on a SWISS Airbus A350, initiating a broader A350 overhead-bin retrofit program. The milestone follows Diehl’s cabin-systems supply ramp-up efforts and marks the start of fleet-wide work.

2026-04-17T01:14:10.316733-07:00

Diehl Aviation completes first SWISS Airbus A350 Mechanical Lift System retrofit installation

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Aeroflot seeks free in-flight Wi-Fi by 2028, but Western sanctions could block connectivity access Aeroflot wants to offer free internet on its aircraft by 2028. The plan hinges on securing the inflight-connectivity supply chain, but Western sanctions may make that difficult to realise, creating execution risk for timelines and service reach.

2026-04-16T23:32:04.070831-07:00

Aeroflot seeks free in-flight Wi-Fi by 2028, but Western sanctions could block connectivity access

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Pilots union warns of an ATC “nightmare” summer as staffing strain persists post-Covid The deputy head of a pilots’ union warned that this summer could be “the worst summer” since the pandemic, with air traffic control pressures escalating each year post-Covid. The warning flags looming operational risk for airlines and passengers as ATC capacity is stretched.

2026-04-16T23:32:04.026035-07:00

Pilots union warns of an ATC “nightmare” summer as staffing strain persists post-Covid

Bloomberg

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure A potential United–American tie-up would further concentrate the US airline market, potentially cutting the number of major carriers to just three. For passengers, the shift could mean fewer competitive choices and greater leverage for the combined network over pricing, schedules, and service reliability.

2026-04-16T20:17:31.767441-07:00

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

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SCAT Airlines moves to full control of Southern Sky Airlines, consolidating Kazakhstan domestic regional capacity SCAT Airlines has become the sole shareholder of its Shymkent-based subsidiary Southern Sky Airlines after two minority investors exited. SCAT also notes it established Southern Sky to serve Kazakhstan’s more remote domestic routes, formalizing a structure aimed at expanding regional network reach.

2026-04-16T19:31:16.639465-07:00

SCAT Airlines moves to full control of Southern Sky Airlines, consolidating Kazakhstan domestic regional capacity

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Jeju Air delays $30mn sale of its IT unit South Korea’s Jeju Air has delayed the sale of its IT unit valued at about $30mn, according to ch-aviation reporting. The postponement adds uncertainty to the carrier’s near-term restructuring and asset monetisation plans as stakeholders assess progress and timelines.

2026-04-16T16:35:49.452526-07:00

Jeju Air delays $30mn sale of its IT unit

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Aeroflot seeks free in-flight Wi-Fi by 2028, but Western sanctions could block connectivity access

Pilots union warns of an ATC “nightmare” summer as staffing strain persists post-Covid

American Airlines pilot braked hard to avoid truck incursion at Charlotte Douglas (CLT); airport investigating

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

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