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Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26

Sri Lanka’s WEAIR plans to start Boeing 737 freighter flying in mid‑2Q26, marking a near-term step into dedicated cargo capacity. The move is designed to expand freighter lift from the island nation using the 737’s medium-size payload niche.

2026-04-14T22:14:56.486736-07:00

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airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026

2026-04-14T12:14:58.416784-07:00

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Air New Zealand Economy Skynest: lie-flat “bunk bed” pods on new Boeing 787-9s, bookings open May 18, 2026

2026-04-14T07:08:35.180105-07:00

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American Airlines to roll out electronic boarding gates at DFW starting summer 2026

2026-04-14T08:12:33.764679-07:00

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Russia’s iFly to cut 80% of staff as it pivots to ACMI-only operations Russia’s iFly plans to reduce its workforce by 80% while restructuring the business around an ACMI-only model. The move signals a sharper focus on wet-lease capacity rather than operating risk, aligning iFly’s role with the broader shift toward aircraft leasing as a core planning tool.

2026-04-14T22:55:50.266816-07:00

Russia’s iFly to cut 80% of staff as it pivots to ACMI-only operations

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Another airline prepares to ground aircraft as travel crisis drives route cuts and staff furloughs The air travel crisis is intensifying: one airline is preparing to ground planes and cut routes while furloughing staff, signaling escalating demand and cost pressure. The move underscores how quickly airline staffing and capacity plans are being forced into short-term contraction mode.

2026-04-14T22:55:50.266816-07:00

Another airline prepares to ground aircraft as travel crisis drives route cuts and staff furloughs

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Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26 Sri Lanka’s WEAIR plans to start Boeing 737 freighter flying in mid‑2Q26, marking a near-term step into dedicated cargo capacity. The move is designed to expand freighter lift from the island nation using the 737’s medium-size payload niche.

2026-04-14T22:14:56.486736-07:00

Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26

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airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026 Latvian carrier airBaltic carried 393,400 passengers in March 2026, the airline’s highest monthly figure for that month. The result signals continued traffic momentum alongside the carrier’s ongoing efforts to stabilise capacity and finances amid prior funding concerns.

2026-04-14T12:14:58.416784-07:00

airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026

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American Airlines signs TLC Jet to let private charter clients earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points American Airlines has partnered with private-jet charter broker TLC Jet, allowing members who fly on TLC Jet charters to earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points—opening a route to elite status outside traditional commercial flying. Separately, American’s shopping portal is offering a promo of 500 bonus miles on $200 spend through April 20, 2026.

2026-04-14T09:53:51.099915-07:00

American Airlines signs TLC Jet to let private charter clients earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points

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Korean Air posts record first-quarter revenue and pivots to overseas/transit demand as fuel and FX volatility squeezes margins Korean Air reported record first-quarter revenue on strong passenger and growing cargo performance, then said it will steer capacity toward overseas and transit traffic to counter geopolitical volatility. The carrier cited higher oil prices and currency moves, with cargo plans to target seasonal volumes and protect margins.

2026-04-14T08:55:34.043423-07:00

Korean Air posts record first-quarter revenue and pivots to overseas/transit demand as fuel and FX volatility squeezes margins

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WestJet retires its last Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter WestJet is retiring its final Boeing 737-800(BCF), marking the end of the carrier’s Boeing Converted Freighter operation. The move highlights a fleet clean-up as WestJet continues repositioning its aircraft mix ahead of its next-generation aircraft plans.

2026-04-14T08:35:14.578227-07:00

WestJet retires its last Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter

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Delta Air Lines walks back climate targets, softening its net-zero commitment Delta has revised its climate targets on its website, adjusting—rather than reaffirming—its previously stated net-zero ambition. The update signals a change in how the carrier frames its decarbonization roadmap, potentially affecting stakeholders tracking its emissions-reduction credibility and pace.

2026-04-14T08:15:00.386568-07:00

Delta Air Lines walks back climate targets, softening its net-zero commitment

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Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26

airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026

Air New Zealand Economy Skynest: lie-flat “bunk bed” pods on new Boeing 787-9s, bookings open May 18, 2026

American Airlines to roll out electronic boarding gates at DFW starting summer 2026

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