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Copa Airlines signs for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets in $13.5B list-price deal

Copa Airlines, Star Alliance’s Panama flag carrier, signed a new agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, valuing the commitment at about $13.5 billion at list price. The purchase aligns with Copa’s medium-capacity fleet renewal plans.

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00

Financial Times

Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi blasts Gulf carriers for flying amid Iran missile/drone threat on “political pressure”

2026-04-27T11:35:01.497898-07:00

FlightGlobal

Norwegian Group narrows Q1 2026 operating loss to NOK 220m on strong demand and record load factor

2026-04-28T07:05:05.550997-07:00

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines launches inaugural nonstop Seattle–Rome (FCO) seasonal service on Boeing 787-9

2026-04-28T05:35:20.928192-07:00

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JetBlue, United and Frontier step up service to Fort Lauderdale despite Spirit’s second bankruptcy filing JetBlue is pressing ahead on Fort Lauderdale operations even as Spirit Airlines faces a second bankruptcy filing in less than a year, with other carriers including United and Frontier adding service to airports served by Spirit. The moves underscore how Spirit’s distress is already reshaping U.S. low-cost capacity and network planning.

2026-04-28T09:34:33.601508-07:00

JetBlue, United and Frontier step up service to Fort Lauderdale despite Spirit’s second bankruptcy filing

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Copa Airlines signs for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets in $13.5B list-price deal Copa Airlines, Star Alliance’s Panama flag carrier, signed a new agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, valuing the commitment at about $13.5 billion at list price. The purchase aligns with Copa’s medium-capacity fleet renewal plans.

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00

Copa Airlines signs for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets in $13.5B list-price deal

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Emerald Airlines (Aer Lingus Regional) postpones summer schedule amid late ATR72-600 MRO Ireland’s Emerald Airlines, operating as Aer Lingus Regional, has pushed back its summer schedule after late maintenance work affecting its ATR72-600 operation. The decision underscores how MRO lead-time slippage can force near-term capacity and network adjustments at regional carriers.

2026-04-28T07:05:58.948997-07:00

Emerald Airlines (Aer Lingus Regional) postpones summer schedule amid late ATR72-600 MRO

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Norwegian Group narrows Q1 2026 operating loss to NOK 220m on strong demand and record load factor Norwegian Air Shuttle reported a NOK 220 million operating loss in Q1 2026, down from NOK 611 million a year earlier, citing stronger demand and record load factors that offset higher fuel costs. The carrier also flagged profitability initiatives as supporting winter-season performance and beating expectations on losses.

2026-04-28T07:05:05.550997-07:00

Norwegian Group narrows Q1 2026 operating loss to NOK 220m on strong demand and record load factor

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Supply chain constraints push European low-cost carriers to expand direct MRO control European low-cost carriers are moving more maintenance work under tighter operator control as supply-chain issues strain shop capacity and availability. The shift reflects a bid to protect aircraft uptime and reduce exposure to delayed parts and longer turnaround times in the current MRO squeeze.

2026-04-28T06:24:40.831337-07:00

Supply chain constraints push European low-cost carriers to expand direct MRO control

AeroTime

Cebu Pacific opens dedicated pilot and cabin crew training facility in the Philippines Cebu Pacific (CEB) inaugurated a dedicated training facility for pilots and cabin crew on April 27, 2026, framing the move as a long-term investment in the Philippine aviation industry. The airline is using the site to institutionalize crew training capacity as it builds operational capability in-country.

2026-04-28T06:20:23.560934-07:00

Cebu Pacific opens dedicated pilot and cabin crew training facility in the Philippines

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British Airways updates Conditions of Carriage: photo/video or live-streaming crew or other passengers without consent can trigg British Airways has updated its general conditions of carriage, adding a specific restriction on taking photos, videos, or live-streaming other passengers or crew without their consent. The airline says noncompliance can result in ticket cancellation and bans from future travel.

2026-04-28T05:57:54.864333-07:00

British Airways updates Conditions of Carriage: photo/video or live-streaming crew or other passengers without consent can trigg

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Alaska Airlines launches inaugural nonstop Seattle–Rome (FCO) seasonal service on Boeing 787-9 Alaska Airlines has inaugurated its first-ever transatlantic nonstop flight with a seasonal daily Seattle–Rome (Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino, FCO) route. The launch begins May 28 and will run daily through October 23, operating Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

2026-04-28T05:35:20.928192-07:00

Alaska Airlines launches inaugural nonstop Seattle–Rome (FCO) seasonal service on Boeing 787-9

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Copa Airlines signs for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets in $13.5B list-price deal

Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi blasts Gulf carriers for flying amid Iran missile/drone threat on “political pressure”

Norwegian Group narrows Q1 2026 operating loss to NOK 220m on strong demand and record load factor

Alaska Airlines launches inaugural nonstop Seattle–Rome (FCO) seasonal service on Boeing 787-9

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