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Malaysia Airlines to add third daily Kuala Lumpur–Doha nonstop from 30 June 2026

Malaysia Airlines will introduce a third daily nonstop Kuala Lumpur–Doha rotation from 30 June 2026, lifting the route to 21 weekly flights. The added frequency reflects sustained demand and strengthens Malaysia’s direct connectivity to the Middle East via Doha’s hub.

2026-02-21T01:45:35.059498-08:00

Bloomberg

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

Reuters

Azul exits Chapter 11 after nine‑month restructuring, cuts about $2.5B of debt and lease obligations

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

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FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

2026-02-20T10:10:44.720214-08:00

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Malaysia Airlines to add third daily Kuala Lumpur–Doha nonstop from 30 June 2026 Malaysia Airlines will introduce a third daily nonstop Kuala Lumpur–Doha rotation from 30 June 2026, lifting the route to 21 weekly flights. The added frequency reflects sustained demand and strengthens Malaysia’s direct connectivity to the Middle East via Doha’s hub.

2026-02-21T01:45:35.059498-08:00

Malaysia Airlines to add third daily Kuala Lumpur–Doha nonstop from 30 June 2026

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Azul exits Chapter 11 after nine‑month restructuring, cuts about $2.5B of debt and lease obligations Brazil’s Azul formally emerged from U.S. Chapter 11 on Feb. 20 after a nine‑month process, reducing debt and lease obligations by roughly $2.5 billion. With backing and commercial commitments from United and American, Azul says it will prioritise fleet efficiency, expand an ~800‑flight daily network and grow regional cargo.

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

Azul exits Chapter 11 after nine‑month restructuring, cuts about $2.5B of debt and lease obligations

Bloomberg

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DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance A U.S. Department of Transportation watchdog found FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover weakened the agency’s oversight of United Airlines’ maintenance practices, producing persistent gaps in air‑carrier maintenance oversight. The report says the FAA has begun corrective steps, but many shortcomings remain tied to resourcing and planning.

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

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FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC FedEx will perform in‑house conversions of ATR72‑600 aircraft to freighters using IPR’s supplemental type certificate (STC), executing the modification work internally rather than through third‑party converters. The program formalizes FedEx’s use of IPR’s approved STC for the ATR72‑600 platform.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.720214-08:00

FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

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Air Canada rouge takes delivery of first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8) Air Canada rouge has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8), introducing the MAX 8 into the carrier’s leisure unit. The handover represents the start of rouge’s adoption of Boeing's latest-generation narrowbody as Air Canada augments its short- and medium-haul fleet.

2026-02-20T09:21:36.876327-08:00

Air Canada rouge takes delivery of first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8)

FlightGlobal

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans Ural Airlines says it will extend the service life of its Airbus A320‑family jets, but Airbus has publicly refused to support or endorse any life‑extension work by Russian operators. The split raises immediate questions about OEM airworthiness data, certification backing and access to spares for aging A320s.

2026-02-20T08:20:06.531919-08:00

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans

Airline Weekly

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Why Delta and United are outpacing American — profit, strategy and recovery gaps Delta and United are pulling ahead on profitability and strategic recovery, while American lags and Frontier struggles to regain footing. The analysis breaks down profit drivers, network and fleet choices, and how scale, premium demand and operational execution are widening performance gaps across U.S. carriers.

2026-02-20T06:34:10.696897-08:00

Why Delta and United are outpacing American — profit, strategy and recovery gaps

Inflight Online

dnata study: UK passengers want healthier in‑flight food and wellbeing options A dnata Catering & Retail study of UK passengers finds strong demand for healthier in‑flight meals and wellbeing options, highlighting opportunities for airlines to refresh menus and introduce non-food wellbeing services. The research frames catering as a strategic lever for passenger satisfaction and ancillary revenue.

2026-02-20T06:21:32.309318-08:00

dnata study: UK passengers want healthier in‑flight food and wellbeing options

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Malaysia Airlines to add third daily Kuala Lumpur–Doha nonstop from 30 June 2026

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

Azul exits Chapter 11 after nine‑month restructuring, cuts about $2.5B of debt and lease obligations

FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

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