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El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv (TLV)–San Francisco (SFO) with three weekly flights starting Oct. 2026 after ~6-year gap

El Al will resume nonstop service between Tel Aviv and San Francisco in October 2026, with plans for three weekly flights. The move restores a long-suspended West Coast link and positions Israel’s flag carrier to connect TLV with Silicon Valley demand.

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

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

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

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

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

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IATA: April 2026 global passenger demand drops 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict persists

2026-06-01T23:41:43.696812-07:00

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LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and launch two Embraer E190s LAM Mozambique is bolstering capacity via an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, while preparing for the imminent entry into service of two Embraer E190s purchased in December 2025. The plan adds near-term lift with a turboprop while the regional-jet rollout advances.

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

LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and launch two Embraer E190s

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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 relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv (TLV)–San Francisco (SFO) with three weekly flights starting Oct. 2026 after ~6-year gap El Al will resume nonstop service between Tel Aviv and San Francisco in October 2026, with plans for three weekly flights. The move restores a long-suspended West Coast link and positions Israel’s flag carrier to connect TLV with Silicon Valley demand.

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

El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv (TLV)–San Francisco (SFO) with three weekly flights starting Oct. 2026 after ~6-year gap

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IATA: April 2026 global passenger demand drops 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict persists IATA’s data shows global air passenger demand fell 3.4% in April 2026, attributing the decline to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The print-through adds to the demand headwinds already reflected across carriers’ capacity and route decisions in the region.

2026-06-01T23:41:43.696812-07:00

IATA: April 2026 global passenger demand drops 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict persists

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Arkia faces request from a potential buyer to halt Saturday flights Arkia Israeli Airlines has been asked by a potential buyer to stop Saturday flights, according to reports tied to the Embraer Emb 190-200. The move introduces near-term operational uncertainty for the carrier while any transaction-related conditions are resolved.

2026-06-01T22:42:10.441034-07:00

Arkia faces request from a potential buyer to halt Saturday flights

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SWISS to launch first-ever nonstop Zurich–Bengaluru from winter 2026/27, adding India’s third destination SWISS will offer its first direct service to Bengaluru starting in the 2026/27 winter schedule, becoming the carrier’s third Indian destination after Delhi and Mumbai. The new nonstop adds new point-to-point capacity into Southern India as SWISS expands beyond its established India network.

2026-06-01T22:20:15.534460-07:00

SWISS to launch first-ever nonstop Zurich–Bengaluru from winter 2026/27, adding India’s third destination

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Former Malaysia Aviation Group chief Izham Ismail joins PAL board

2026-06-01T20:12:49.227899-07:00

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El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv (TLV)–San Francisco (SFO) with three weekly flights starting Oct. 2026 after ~6-year gap

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

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

IATA: April 2026 global passenger demand drops 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict persists

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