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Lufthansa readies grounding plans as Gulf war drives jet-fuel squeeze and network cuts

Deutsche Lufthansa is drafting crisis plans that could include grounding jets as Middle East conflict-driven fuel-price spikes and restricted deliveries from the Persian Gulf squeeze kerosene supplies and curb demand. The group is adjusting network capacity—Eurowings adding flights while some airports are rejecting extra services.

2026-04-02T06:57:50.081704-07:00

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Iberia to trial Recaro R Sphere sustainable seats on an A320neo

2026-04-02T07:19:38.225107-07:00

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Lufthansa targets mid-2026 or mid-2027 to gain control of ITA Airways

2026-04-02T06:39:17.257215-07:00

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Magnifica Air seeks three A321neo dry‑leases and fits ACJ321neos with ionisation purification

2026-04-02T08:16:50.284605-07:00

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Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as it doubles 2025 profit, holds fleet steady amid Middle East crisis Malaysia Aviation Group says it will not materially change its operating fleet despite the Middle East conflict and is pressing ahead with a planned fourth‑quarter widebody replacement order. The group reported doubled 2025 profit driven by higher traffic and fleet expansion, while flagging a cautious 2026 outlook.

2026-04-02T10:15:46.842941-07:00

Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as it doubles 2025 profit, holds fleet steady amid Middle East crisis

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Magnifica Air seeks three A321neo dry‑leases and fits ACJ321neos with ionisation purification Magnifica Air has tapped Skytech‑AIC to source three "new or nearly new" Airbus A321neo on dry lease as it builds its initial fleet out of Orlando International. The start‑up also selected Aviation Clean Air to equip its ACJ321neo aircraft with ionisation‑based air and surface purification systems.

2026-04-02T08:16:50.284605-07:00

Magnifica Air seeks three A321neo dry‑leases and fits ACJ321neos with ionisation purification

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Air Côte d'Ivoire secures XOF35bn (≈$62M) BOAD loan to build Abidjan MRO centre Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured a XOF35 billion (≈USD62 million) loan from the West African Development Bank (BOAD), formally approved by the West African Monetary Union council on 27 March 2026, to finance construction of a dedicated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in Abidjan.

2026-04-02T07:25:43.460428-07:00

Air Côte d'Ivoire secures XOF35bn (≈$62M) BOAD loan to build Abidjan MRO centre

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Iberia to trial Recaro R Sphere sustainable seats on an A320neo Recaro's R Sphere sustainable seating program will be flight‑tested by Iberia in a trial on an A320neo, with the carrier fitting key components of the R Sphere program on the airframe. The trial marks an initial airline implementation step for Recaro's sustainability initiative.

2026-04-02T07:19:38.225107-07:00

Iberia to trial Recaro R Sphere sustainable seats on an A320neo

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Lufthansa readies grounding plans as Gulf war drives jet-fuel squeeze and network cuts Deutsche Lufthansa is drafting crisis plans that could include grounding jets as Middle East conflict-driven fuel-price spikes and restricted deliveries from the Persian Gulf squeeze kerosene supplies and curb demand. The group is adjusting network capacity—Eurowings adding flights while some airports are rejecting extra services.

2026-04-02T06:57:50.081704-07:00

Lufthansa readies grounding plans as Gulf war drives jet-fuel squeeze and network cuts

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Lufthansa targets mid-2026 or mid-2027 to gain control of ITA Airways Lufthansa is targeting mid‑2026 or mid‑2027 to gain control of ITA Airways, establishing a timeline for acquisition and operational integration. The timetable comes as ITA has been folded into group systems—including alliance membership and frequent‑flyer migration—and will shape near‑term fleet and network planning.

2026-04-02T06:39:17.257215-07:00

Lufthansa targets mid-2026 or mid-2027 to gain control of ITA Airways

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Latitude Interiors signs long-term cabin interiors agreement with major North American regional airline Latitude Interiors Group has signed a long-term cabin interiors agreement with a major North American regional airline. The multiyear deal commits Latitude to deliver cabin interiors and related services for the carrier’s regional fleet, establishing a sustained supplier partnership for future retrofit and new-fit programmes.

2026-04-02T06:11:18.742303-07:00

Latitude Interiors signs long-term cabin interiors agreement with major North American regional airline

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Flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway resigns at his request, raising questions about Saudia’s low-cost strategy Flyadeal, Saudia’s low-cost subsidiary, confirmed Steven Greenway has resigned "at his own request." The airline said it will manage the leadership transition while the change prompts scrutiny of Saudia’s low-cost strategy and its future oversight of Flyadeal in the region.

2026-04-02T05:41:53.385224-07:00

Flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway resigns at his request, raising questions about Saudia’s low-cost strategy

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Lufthansa readies grounding plans as Gulf war drives jet-fuel squeeze and network cuts

Iberia to trial Recaro R Sphere sustainable seats on an A320neo

Lufthansa targets mid-2026 or mid-2027 to gain control of ITA Airways

Magnifica Air seeks three A321neo dry‑leases and fits ACJ321neos with ionisation purification

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