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China Airlines to debut Boeing 787 in mid–1Q27, Taiwan carrier schedules first arrival

China Airlines has scheduled the debut of its Boeing 787 for mid–first quarter 2027. The update signals the carrier’s planned timing for introducing the widebody into its fleet, ahead of the 2027 passenger and route planning cycle.

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2026-07-14T17:00:22.965643-07:00

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Air Premia to raise more than $66mn in new capital

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2026-07-14T15:32:37.236310-07:00

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B programme, upgrading A380 and 777 interiors in Dubai

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2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

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Hainan Airlines Holding shareholders plan a 0.7% stake sale

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2026-07-14T13:59:23.184079-07:00

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China Airlines to debut Boeing 787 in mid–1Q27, Taiwan carrier schedules first arrival China Airlines has scheduled the debut of its Boeing 787 for mid–first quarter 2027. The update signals the carrier’s planned timing for introducing the widebody into its fleet, ahead of the 2027 passenger and route planning cycle.

2026-07-14T17:00:22.965643-07:00

China Airlines to debut Boeing 787 in mid–1Q27, Taiwan carrier schedules first arrival

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Air Premia to raise more than $66mn in new capital South Korea’s Air Premia plans to pursue a capital raise exceeding $66mn, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. The move signals fresh funding intent as the carrier evaluates its near-term operating and growth needs.

2026-07-14T15:32:37.236310-07:00

Air Premia to raise more than $66mn in new capital

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Hainan Airlines Holding shareholders plan a 0.7% stake sale Hainan Airlines Holding shareholders are planning to sell about a 0.7% stake, according to reporting via ch-aviation. The transaction is expected to affect the company’s shareholder structure while remaining small in proportion to overall equity.

2026-07-14T13:59:23.184079-07:00

Hainan Airlines Holding shareholders plan a 0.7% stake sale

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B programme, upgrading A380 and 777 interiors in Dubai Emirates has finished retrofitting its 100th Airbus A380 or Boeing 777 as part of a $5 billion cabin upgrade launched in November 2022, with work delivered over 44 months. The milestone includes Premium Economy installation and the replacement of thousands of components, using Safran Z400 seats and preparing further phase upgrades with 4K screens.

2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B programme, upgrading A380 and 777 interiors in Dubai

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Boliviana to lease 10 Embraer aircraft Boliviana is reportedly preparing to lease 10 Embraer aircraft, a move that would expand the carrier’s fleet without a new-purchase capex outlay. The arrangement signals continued demand for Embraer platforms in regional fleet planning.

2026-07-14T09:45:34.768077-07:00

Boliviana to lease 10 Embraer aircraft

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Libya’s FLY OYA wet leases an Airbus A330-200 Libya’s FLY OYA has wet leased an Airbus A330-200, securing near-term capacity through a leased, crewed aircraft arrangement rather than using its own fleet. The move highlights how regional operators rely on aircraft leasing to scale operations quickly and manage fleet flexibility.

2026-07-14T09:00:09.830568-07:00

Libya’s FLY OYA wet leases an Airbus A330-200

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United targets its ageing 767 fleet as high disruption and seat-costs erode economics United’s 767 fleet is being weighed against its 787-8 benchmarks, with 30-year-old aircraft and a 17% disruption rate contributing to materially higher operating economics. United says the 767 delivers about 20% higher seat costs than the 787-8, pushing a renewed rationale for timing and fleet decisions with Boeing.

2026-07-14T08:32:09.703090-07:00

United targets its ageing 767 fleet as high disruption and seat-costs erode economics

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South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends conditional approval for Harith Aviation’s acquisition of Safair Holdings (FlyS South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended the conditional approval of Harith Aviation Proprietary Limited’s acquisition of Safair Holdings, the parent of low-cost carrier FlySafair. The watchdog’s decision is subject to conditions designed to prevent anti-competitive outcomes at Lanseria International Airport.

2026-07-14T08:00:56.720732-07:00

South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends conditional approval for Harith Aviation’s acquisition of Safair Holdings (FlyS

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