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Delta unveils next-gen Delta One Suites for A350-1000 and refurbished A330s, plus economy and premium-economy upgrades

Delta has made official its next-generation Delta One Suites for the Airbus A350-1000 and refreshed A330 aircraft, featuring longer beds and enhanced privacy. The carrier is also upgrading premium economy and coach with added cushioning, larger screens, USB-C power, Bluetooth audio, and “a little more spaciousness.” Delta has also replaced its prior red/white/blue business-class look with a refreshed cabin design.

2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00

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Etihad to add five new mainland China routes, lifting Abu Dhabi–China capacity to 35 weekly flights

2026-04-13T04:08:04.330609-07:00

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Ethiopian and ASKY partner to create a West Africa MRO hub

2026-04-13T06:14:35.245008-07:00

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Qantas’ Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR rolls out in Toulouse, heads for 20+ hour proving tests

2026-04-13T04:57:18.563437-07:00

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Ethiopian and ASKY partner to create a West Africa MRO hub Ethiopian Airlines says it has partnered with its Togolese subsidiary ASKY Airlines to establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub serving West Africa. The initiative reinforces Ethiopian’s broader role in regional aviation sustainment and cargo connectivity.

2026-04-13T06:14:35.245008-07:00

Ethiopian and ASKY partner to create a West Africa MRO hub

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Delta unveils next-gen Delta One Suites for A350-1000 and refurbished A330s, plus economy and premium-economy upgrades Delta has made official its next-generation Delta One Suites for the Airbus A350-1000 and refreshed A330 aircraft, featuring longer beds and enhanced privacy. The carrier is also upgrading premium economy and coach with added cushioning, larger screens, USB-C power, Bluetooth audio, and “a little more spaciousness.” Delta has also replaced its prior red/white/blue business-class look with a refreshed cabin design.

2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00

Delta unveils next-gen Delta One Suites for A350-1000 and refurbished A330s, plus economy and premium-economy upgrades

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Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds Portugal’s Lisbon will assume TAP’s Azul debt as part of the financial mechanics around TAP Air Portugal’s privatization. The move ties the debt exposure from Azul to the state’s transfer of value during the sale process, shaping what proceeds can support the carrier going forward.

2026-04-13T05:34:41.293638-07:00

Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds

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Qantas’ Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR rolls out in Toulouse, heads for 20+ hour proving tests Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR—configured for Project Sunrise—has completed rollout from Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse, France. The aircraft has been fitted with its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and is set to begin a two-month flight-test program in coming weeks ahead of anticipated nonstop Sydney–London and Sydney–New York service planning for 2027.

2026-04-13T04:57:18.563437-07:00

Qantas’ Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR rolls out in Toulouse, heads for 20+ hour proving tests

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Etihad to add five new mainland China routes, lifting Abu Dhabi–China capacity to 35 weekly flights Etihad Airways will expand its mainland China network to six destinations with five new routes and an additional 28 weekly flights, reaching 35 weekly services from Abu Dhabi. The airline will use the Boeing 787-9 on the expanded network, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Shenzhen alongside Beijing.

2026-04-13T04:08:04.330609-07:00

Etihad to add five new mainland China routes, lifting Abu Dhabi–China capacity to 35 weekly flights

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Saudia formally launches Neo Space Group-backed inflight connectivity, extending its earlier six-month pilot Saudia has officially rolled out a new inflight internet offering with Neo Space Group (NSG), following the carrier’s pilot program launched six months ago. The confirmation consolidates NSG’s role in Saudi airline inflight connectivity and moves the service from trial into commercial deployment.

2026-04-13T02:14:27.345324-07:00

Saudia formally launches Neo Space Group-backed inflight connectivity, extending its earlier six-month pilot

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PIA targets a 60-strong fleet as it accelerates recovery Pakistan International Airlines is aiming to build a fleet of 60 aircraft as it continues recovery efforts, positioning capacity growth as a core step toward restoring competitiveness. The move follows the carrier’s transition under an Arif Habib Group-led consortium that has signaled broader expansion plans.

2026-04-12T23:34:27.009481-07:00

PIA targets a 60-strong fleet as it accelerates recovery

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Expliseat’s TiSeat 2X secures first US airline customers via regional affiliates Expliseat’s TiSeat 2X is set to enter service with two US airlines through their regional affiliates, marking the company’s first customer commitments in the US market. The order expands the deployment of the TiSeat 2X into scheduled regional operations, providing a new datapoint for cabin-config innovation outside Europe.

2026-04-12T21:31:18.826573-07:00

Expliseat’s TiSeat 2X secures first US airline customers via regional affiliates

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Delta unveils next-gen Delta One Suites for A350-1000 and refurbished A330s, plus economy and premium-economy upgrades

Etihad to add five new mainland China routes, lifting Abu Dhabi–China capacity to 35 weekly flights

Ethiopian and ASKY partner to create a West Africa MRO hub

Qantas’ Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR rolls out in Toulouse, heads for 20+ hour proving tests

News Timeline