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Hawaiian’s 717 replacement gap highlights the search for a “purpose-built” narrowbody that doesn’t yet exist

Hawaiian’s fleet of 717s is reaching the end of its usefulness amid a demanding operating environment. Alaska’s CFO is pushing for a “purpose-built” aircraft to replace the type, but points to the central issue: there is no clear replacement that fits the mission today.

2026-04-24T10:23:32.551647-07:00

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Hainan Airlines named first Chinese mainland launch customer for 4K RAVE Ultra IFE

2026-04-24T09:13:55.502184-07:00

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Ryanair to shut its Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base in Oct. 2026, cutting capacity by 50%

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00

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Lufthansa unveils new BOSS-designed crew uniforms for 33,000 staff, with rollout starting Q4 2026

2026-04-24T08:05:24.943936-07:00

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Delta and LATAM Brasil sign long-term MRO agreement for A320 component repairs Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Brasil have announced a long-term commercial agreement for maintenance, repair and overhaul services focused on Airbus A320 component repair, the carriers said. The deal formalizes an enduring sustainment relationship targeting A320 parts-level support needs.

2026-04-24T10:25:24.662470-07:00

Delta and LATAM Brasil sign long-term MRO agreement for A320 component repairs

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Hawaiian’s 717 replacement gap highlights the search for a “purpose-built” narrowbody that doesn’t yet exist Hawaiian’s fleet of 717s is reaching the end of its usefulness amid a demanding operating environment. Alaska’s CFO is pushing for a “purpose-built” aircraft to replace the type, but points to the central issue: there is no clear replacement that fits the mission today.

2026-04-24T10:23:32.551647-07:00

Hawaiian’s 717 replacement gap highlights the search for a “purpose-built” narrowbody that doesn’t yet exist

Inflight Online

Hainan Airlines named first Chinese mainland launch customer for 4K RAVE Ultra IFE Hainan Airlines has been announced as the first launch customer in Chinese mainland for the 4K RAVE Ultra in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, marking an early local adoption of ultra-high-definition onboard content delivery. The move signals the carrier’s intent to differentiate passenger experience while scaling new cabin tech.

2026-04-24T09:13:55.502184-07:00

Hainan Airlines named first Chinese mainland launch customer for 4K RAVE Ultra IFE

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Lufthansa unveils new BOSS-designed crew uniforms for 33,000 staff, with rollout starting Q4 2026 Deutsche Lufthansa has unveiled a new uniform line developed with BOSS and co-created with employees across departments. The collection is designed to be mix-and-match across new and existing uniform pieces. Lufthansa plans to issue the new outfits to about 33,000 employees starting in Q4 2026.

2026-04-24T08:05:24.943936-07:00

Lufthansa unveils new BOSS-designed crew uniforms for 33,000 staff, with rollout starting Q4 2026

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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to form a new joint airline Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have inked a deal for a new joint airline, signaling a coordinated approach to building regional airlift and route connectivity. The agreement aligns with broader West Africa efforts to strengthen carrier capacity and operational continuity across national markets.

2026-04-24T08:03:24.362196-07:00

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to form a new joint airline

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Wizz Air CEO: Abu Dhabi venture was a mistake; cash preservation focus amid fuel and supply-chain pressures Wizz Air CEO József Váradi said the failed Abu Dhabi venture was a mistake, but that the airline is still prepared to pursue growth. Speaking at CAPA’s Airline Leaders Summit (23-Apr-2026), he said Wizz Air is prioritizing cash preservation and sees no near-term capacity reduction despite rising fuel prices and fuel-supply concerns.

2026-04-24T07:03:24.354887-07:00

Wizz Air CEO: Abu Dhabi venture was a mistake; cash preservation focus amid fuel and supply-chain pressures

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Ryanair to shut its Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base in Oct. 2026, cutting capacity by 50% Ryanair says it will close its 7-aircraft Berlin base on 24 Oct 2026, halving winter service to/from Berlin and moving all aircraft out of the market. The carrier points to a 27% post-Covid traffic decline at BER alongside 50% cost growth, plus an additional ~10% increase expected from 2027 tied to Germany’s air-transport tax regime.

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00

Ryanair to shut its Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base in Oct. 2026, cutting capacity by 50%

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SAA Technical escalates corruption probe efforts as internal investigations flag theft and governance failures SAA Technical says it is intensifying efforts to root out corruption, theft and governance failures after multiple investigations exposed what the chairman calls “deep rot” inside the state-owned South African Airways Group maintenance subsidiary. The move follows renewed scrutiny of controls and accountability within SAA’s MRO operations.

2026-04-24T05:36:54.335764-07:00

SAA Technical escalates corruption probe efforts as internal investigations flag theft and governance failures

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Hawaiian’s 717 replacement gap highlights the search for a “purpose-built” narrowbody that doesn’t yet exist

Hainan Airlines named first Chinese mainland launch customer for 4K RAVE Ultra IFE

Ryanair to shut its Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base in Oct. 2026, cutting capacity by 50%

Lufthansa unveils new BOSS-designed crew uniforms for 33,000 staff, with rollout starting Q4 2026

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