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Berjaya Air retires its sole ATR 42-500

Malaysia’s Berjaya Air has retired its only ATR 42-500 aircraft, a move that reduces the airline’s remaining turboprop exposure and simplifies its operating fleet. The development underscores how small regional carriers manage aircraft specialization and fleet alignment on a tight scale.

2026-06-10T19:56:30.512672-07:00

Aviation Week

American Airlines lines up Boeing/Airbus RFP for new long-haul widebodies as United merger is branded a “non-starter”

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

View from the Wing

Southwest restores non-crew access to jumpseats, reversing flight-attendant-only policy after union challenge

2026-06-10T03:56:14.295235-07:00

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Berjaya Air retires its sole ATR 42-500 Malaysia’s Berjaya Air has retired its only ATR 42-500 aircraft, a move that reduces the airline’s remaining turboprop exposure and simplifies its operating fleet. The development underscores how small regional carriers manage aircraft specialization and fleet alignment on a tight scale.

2026-06-10T19:56:30.512672-07:00

Berjaya Air retires its sole ATR 42-500

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block the middle seat in each three-seat row. The concept is being designed for United’s soon-to-debut “Coastliner” Airbus A321neo aircraft, aiming to cut the number of flight attendants needed per cabin.

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

Aviation Week

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American Airlines lines up Boeing/Airbus RFP for new long-haul widebodies as United merger is branded a “non-starter” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has an RFP out for new long-haul widebody jets to replace a portion of its retired long-haul fleet and support a renewed premium global focus. Isom also told shareholders that any potential United combination is “non-starter,” closing off near-term merger-driven fleet change.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines lines up Boeing/Airbus RFP for new long-haul widebodies as United merger is branded a “non-starter”

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St Barth Executive plans Terre-de-Haut operations in 4Q26 St Barth Executive says it will launch operations serving Terre-de-Haut in 4Q26 as it extends its short-hop flying model in the Caribbean. The move builds on the carrier’s recently announced Sint Maarten–St Barth premium connection, positioning additional point-to-point capacity for the region.

2026-06-10T09:57:00.643468-07:00

St Barth Executive plans Terre-de-Haut operations in 4Q26

APEX

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen charts how AI will reshape airline retailing Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen told delegates at APEX FTE EMEA 2026 that AI will transform airline retailing by enabling more personalized, “truly cared for” customer experiences. The keynote framed AI as a lever for differentiation in how airlines engage customers across the retail journey.

2026-06-10T09:56:58.825117-07:00

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen charts how AI will reshape airline retailing

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TAP Air Portugal: fuel-price shock not expected to derail privatization timetable; new investor targeted by October 2026 TAP Air Portugal does not expect today’s elevated fuel prices to derail its privatization process, with chairman Carlos Oliveira and CEO Luis Rodrigues saying both the airline and the Portuguese state are still targeting selection of a new investor by October 2026.

2026-06-10T08:27:59.299873-07:00

TAP Air Portugal: fuel-price shock not expected to derail privatization timetable; new investor targeted by October 2026

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Emirates seeks German approval to add daily widebody services to Berlin and Stuttgart Emirates says it is prepared to launch daily widebody flights to both Berlin and Stuttgart, contingent on German government approval. The carrier estimates the move at more than €100 million (US$112 million) per year in operational expenses, including staffing, airport charges and fuel.

2026-06-10T07:12:07.856078-07:00

Emirates seeks German approval to add daily widebody services to Berlin and Stuttgart

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Etihad adds second daily Abu Dhabi–Kabul flight from 15 July 2026, doubling capacity on the UAE–Afghanistan route Etihad Airways will double its Abu Dhabi (AUH)–Kabul (KBL) service starting 15 July 2026, adding a second daily flight in each direction. The timetable change increases UAE–Afghanistan connectivity and signals continued demand growth on the market as Etihad scales up frequency between the two hubs.

2026-06-10T06:58:24.571223-07:00

Etihad adds second daily Abu Dhabi–Kabul flight from 15 July 2026, doubling capacity on the UAE–Afghanistan route

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Berjaya Air retires its sole ATR 42-500

American Airlines lines up Boeing/Airbus RFP for new long-haul widebodies as United merger is branded a “non-starter”

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

Southwest restores non-crew access to jumpseats, reversing flight-attendant-only policy after union challenge

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