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Philippine Airlines completes final inspection of donated DHC-8-Q400 aircraft for aviation academy training

Philippine Airlines and the National Academy of Aviation of the Philippines (NAAP) have completed final inspection of four donated DHC-8-Q400 aircraft earmarked for aviation training. The handover supports NAAP’s effort to expand practical training capacity using airframes provided by PAL.

2026-06-16T20:01:44.417073-07:00

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Qantas to reveal first destination for Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to London or New York

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

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Riyadh Air wins US DOT approval for scheduled passenger flights, targeting US-Saudi connectivity via 787-9s

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

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Chile approves Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline

2026-06-16T12:34:32.369180-07:00

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Philippine Airlines completes final inspection of donated DHC-8-Q400 aircraft for aviation academy training Philippine Airlines and the National Academy of Aviation of the Philippines (NAAP) have completed final inspection of four donated DHC-8-Q400 aircraft earmarked for aviation training. The handover supports NAAP’s effort to expand practical training capacity using airframes provided by PAL.

2026-06-16T20:01:44.417073-07:00

Philippine Airlines completes final inspection of donated DHC-8-Q400 aircraft for aviation academy training

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AirAsia X to debut Airbus A321LR in late 2Q26 AirAsia X plans to introduce the Airbus A321LR in late second-quarter 2026, signaling a step-change in its long-range, single-aisle capacity. The carrier joins a growing list of airlines moving the A321LR/A321XLR family from entry-into-service phases into scheduled network deployment.

2026-06-16T18:28:08.954539-07:00

AirAsia X to debut Airbus A321LR in late 2Q26

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Qantas to reveal first destination for Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to London or New York Qantas is set to announce the first route in its Project Sunrise program—an ultra-long-haul nonstop service from eastern Australia to either London or New York—marking one of aviation’s few remaining unbroken barriers to end-to-end travel after years of delivery and launch delays.

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

Qantas to reveal first destination for Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to London or New York

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Chile approves Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline Chile has greenlit Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline, advancing Abra’s consolidation play in Latin American aviation. The approval builds on Abra’s ongoing efforts to reshape its airline portfolio and preserve operational flexibility across its holdings.

2026-06-16T12:34:32.369180-07:00

Chile approves Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline

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US airlines’ jet-fuel bill by type and brand: updated DoT P-12a model through 1Q26 Fuel remains the largest non-labor cost for U.S. airlines, and a new model built on updated U.S. DOT P-12a data through 1Q26 breaks down what carriers pay by airline type and brand. The analysis connects aircraft-level fuel pricing to margin pressure and planning for the next pricing cycle.

2026-06-16T12:03:09.863116-07:00

US airlines’ jet-fuel bill by type and brand: updated DoT P-12a model through 1Q26

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US airlines’ liquidity squeeze: US DOT Form 41 shows Spirit cash decline (2016–1Q26) An updated US Department of Transportation B-1 table (Form 41) provides airline cash-position data from 2016 through 1Q26, enabling interactive charting. The dataset highlights Spirit’s pronounced cash deterioration, reinforcing the carrier’s distress trajectory over time.

2026-06-16T11:43:53.979700-07:00

US airlines’ liquidity squeeze: US DOT Form 41 shows Spirit cash decline (2016–1Q26)

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FlightPath3D outlines how in-flight moving maps can drive passenger engagement, monetization FlightPath3D has released a white paper examining the potential of in-flight moving maps as an airline engagement channel. The document focuses on how the technology can improve passenger interaction during flight and support commercial objectives tied to map-based content and experiences.

2026-06-16T10:49:23.343145-07:00

FlightPath3D outlines how in-flight moving maps can drive passenger engagement, monetization

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Riyadh Air wins US DOT approval for scheduled passenger flights, targeting US-Saudi connectivity via 787-9s Riyadh Air has received approval from the US Department of Transportation to operate scheduled passenger flights to and from the United States. The clearance clears a major regulatory hurdle for the carrier’s planned expansion, including 787-9 services, with service to 22 destinations targeted by March 2027.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

Riyadh Air wins US DOT approval for scheduled passenger flights, targeting US-Saudi connectivity via 787-9s

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Philippine Airlines completes final inspection of donated DHC-8-Q400 aircraft for aviation academy training

Qantas to reveal first destination for Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to London or New York

Riyadh Air wins US DOT approval for scheduled passenger flights, targeting US-Saudi connectivity via 787-9s

Chile approves Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline

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