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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B fleet makeover in Dubai

Emirates says it has finished retrofitting its 100th aircraft under a US$5 billion cabin upgrade programme, the largest global airline refurbishment effort of its kind. The retrofit programme—spanning Premium Economy installs and thousands of component replacements—has been delivered across 100 of 219 planned widebodies in Dubai.

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2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

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Frontier to equip its Airbus fleet with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi under Indigo Partners deal

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2026-07-14T04:15:32.496645-07:00

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London Gatwick plans Summer 2026 expansion: 63 airline partners, 230+ destinations

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2026-07-14T14:18:13.142462-07:00

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Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal

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2026-07-14T12:00:01.245880-07:00

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London Gatwick plans Summer 2026 expansion: 63 airline partners, 230+ destinations London Gatwick says its Summer 2026 schedule will add more connectivity for travellers, reaching 230+ destinations via a record 63 airline partners. The airport frames the rollout as a further step in reinforcing its position among Europe’s most connected hubs.

2026-07-14T14:18:13.142462-07:00

London Gatwick plans Summer 2026 expansion: 63 airline partners, 230+ destinations

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B fleet makeover in Dubai Emirates says it has finished retrofitting its 100th aircraft under a US$5 billion cabin upgrade programme, the largest global airline refurbishment effort of its kind. The retrofit programme—spanning Premium Economy installs and thousands of component replacements—has been delivered across 100 of 219 planned widebodies in Dubai.

2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B fleet makeover in Dubai

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Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal Airbus Helicopters has delivered the last of four H125 aircraft to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, completing the province’s helicopter fleet renewal. The aircraft are intended to strengthen Nova Scotia’s capability for critical emergency missions, following delivery of the earlier three.

2026-07-14T12:00:01.245880-07:00

Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal

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GetJet Airlines to build in-house MRO capabilities to cut dependency on external providers while keeping fleet at 20 Lithuanian wet-lease specialist GetJet Airlines plans to invest in developing its in-house technical capabilities as it bids to reduce reliance on external MRO providers. The initiative supports the group’s strategy to keep its fleet at 20 aircraft.

2026-07-14T06:29:49.363116-07:00

GetJet Airlines to build in-house MRO capabilities to cut dependency on external providers while keeping fleet at 20

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Frontier to equip its Airbus fleet with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi under Indigo Partners deal Frontier Airlines will become the first U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier to install SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight connectivity across its fleet, with installation beginning in early 2027 and service rolling out in 2027. The agreement runs through Indigo Partners, spanning five Indigo-backed carriers to equip more than 1,000 aircraft.

2026-07-14T04:15:32.496645-07:00

Frontier to equip its Airbus fleet with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi under Indigo Partners deal

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China airline stocks trail Cathay Pacific as analysts flag weaker earnings amid muted domestic demand Shares of China’s major airlines are underperforming Cathay Pacific by nearly 50 percentage points in 2026, as analysts project profits will remain under pressure. The outlook is tied to lackluster domestic travel demand, which is expected to weigh on earnings durability.

2026-07-13T20:45:46.873921-07:00

China airline stocks trail Cathay Pacific as analysts flag weaker earnings amid muted domestic demand

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Riyadh Air wins regulatory clearance for China debut; targets network scale-up alongside 787 growth plan Saudi startup Riyadh Air has secured regulatory approval to begin flights to Beijing and Shanghai, marking its first step into China as it builds an international network with a goal of 100 destinations by 2030. Separately, the airline is studying additional aircraft purchases, including exercising options for 25–30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners and potentially adding Airbus aircraft.

2026-07-13T11:29:27.677622-07:00

Riyadh Air wins regulatory clearance for China debut; targets network scale-up alongside 787 growth plan

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US DOT reinstates Essential Air Service at Vernal, Utah; Contour to resume operations The U.S. Department of Transportation has reinstated Essential Air Service (EAS) at Vernal, Utah, enabling renewed scheduled air connectivity under Contour’s operations. The decision affects the community’s supported service level and the operator’s route continuity at the local airport.

2026-07-13T10:29:42.580882-07:00

US DOT reinstates Essential Air Service at Vernal, Utah; Contour to resume operations

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under $5B fleet makeover in Dubai

Frontier to equip its Airbus fleet with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi under Indigo Partners deal

London Gatwick plans Summer 2026 expansion: 63 airline partners, 230+ destinations

Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal

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