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Experts: “Grandfather rights” provisions limit competition in the US aviation market

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2026-07-01T14:14:02.512507-07:00

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American Airlines to restart nonstop Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita service in March 2027 with daily Boeing 787-9

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2026-07-01T08:46:14.800309-07:00

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Avelo Airlines weighs Boeing 737 expansion as aircraft lease rates fall

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2026-07-01T09:53:13.911651-07:00

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Avelo launches from McKinney, adding a third DFW-area scheduled airport; American returns Naples–Charlotte nonstop in 2026

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2026-07-01T01:29:07.789240-07:00

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Experts: “Grandfather rights” provisions limit competition in the US aviation market

2026-07-01T14:14:02.512507-07:00

Experts: “Grandfather rights” provisions limit competition in the US aviation market

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Avelo Airlines weighs Boeing 737 expansion as aircraft lease rates fall Avelo Airlines is considering growth with additional Boeing 737 aircraft, citing lower aircraft lease rates as a key enabler. The airline’s assessment signals how shifting aircraft financing costs could influence near-term capacity and fleet planning decisions.

2026-07-01T09:53:13.911651-07:00

Avelo Airlines weighs Boeing 737 expansion as aircraft lease rates fall

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Delta leans into A220 fuel-efficiency to narrow the US single-aisle gap, while American and United remain uncommitted Delta says its A220 strategy is already closing a measured fuel-efficiency gap across US single-aisle fleets, per The Airflow’s Fuel Efficiency Index. American and United have not yet provided a comparable response, leaving Delta positioned as the clearest “efficiency mover” in the segment.

2026-07-01T09:33:07.881007-07:00

Delta leans into A220 fuel-efficiency to narrow the US single-aisle gap, while American and United remain uncommitted

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Air Mauritius board weighs referral of independent Kroll forensic findings to Financial Crimes Commission and police Air Mauritius says its board may refer the findings from an independent forensic investigation—conducted by Kroll—into key fleet transactions to Mauritius’ Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) and the police. The airline made the announcement following its review of the investigation’s results.

2026-07-01T09:14:15.197110-07:00

Air Mauritius board weighs referral of independent Kroll forensic findings to Financial Crimes Commission and police

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American Airlines to restart nonstop Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita service in March 2027 with daily Boeing 787-9 American Airlines plans to bring back nonstop Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita flights starting March 27, 2027 after an eight-year hiatus, operating daily Boeing 787-9 service. The relaunch is part of a broader 2027 expansion of American’s Chicago network, including two reinstated domestic routes and two additional new routes.

2026-07-01T08:46:14.800309-07:00

American Airlines to restart nonstop Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita service in March 2027 with daily Boeing 787-9

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LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters LOT Polish Airlines has dismissed plans to operate dedicated freighter aircraft for now, putting its near-term cargo fleet strategy on hold. The decision signals a temporary shift away from investing in a dedicated cargo capability as it evaluates alternatives.

2026-07-01T05:45:19.899088-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters

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Nigerian startup Caliphate Air buys three E145s

2026-07-01T03:30:21.159099-07:00

Nigerian startup Caliphate Air

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Avelo launches from McKinney, adding a third DFW-area scheduled airport; American returns Naples–Charlotte nonstop in 2026 Avelo Airlines will launch the first scheduled service from McKinney National Airport near Dallas, starting in November with five routes to Florida—Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa. Separately, American Airlines plans a Naples (SW Florida)–Charlotte nonstop on Dec. 2, 2026, marking the return of commercial service to Naples after 25 years.

2026-07-01T01:29:07.789240-07:00

Avelo launches from McKinney, adding a third DFW-area scheduled airport; American returns Naples–Charlotte nonstop in 2026

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