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Etihad Airways orders additional widebodies as Abu Dhabi recovery lifts capacity toward pre-war levels

Etihad Airways is moving ahead with plans to acquire more widebody aircraft to support global network expansion as passenger demand returns. The carrier expects to fly roughly 8% more than a year ago by June 15, targeting a rebound to (and surpassing) pre-conflict capacity without price cuts, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves.

2026-06-06T22:13:13.084187-07:00

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Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as second international gateway

2026-06-06T06:42:08.283323-07:00

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Qatar Airways ramps Doha–Dubai widebody service to five daily flights for peak summer capacity

2026-06-05T05:11:25.357980-07:00

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Iberia Airbus A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after wingtip strike during water-cannon salute

2026-06-04T14:42:54.123914-07:00

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Etihad Airways orders additional widebodies as Abu Dhabi recovery lifts capacity toward pre-war levels Etihad Airways is moving ahead with plans to acquire more widebody aircraft to support global network expansion as passenger demand returns. The carrier expects to fly roughly 8% more than a year ago by June 15, targeting a rebound to (and surpassing) pre-conflict capacity without price cuts, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves.

2026-06-06T22:13:13.084187-07:00

Etihad Airways orders additional widebodies as Abu Dhabi recovery lifts capacity toward pre-war levels

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WestJet to retire 737NGs to mitigate fuel impact

2026-06-06T10:58:07.191696-07:00

WestJet to retire 737NGs to mi

Associated Press

Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as second international gateway Lebanon’s government has inaugurated René Mouawad Airport, the country’s second international airport. Officials say it is expected to open to the public within weeks, marking a new milestone for Lebanon’s airport capacity and international connectivity.

2026-06-06T06:42:08.283323-07:00

Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as second international gateway

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Ireland targets 3Q26 timeline to lift Dublin International passenger cap via new legislation Irish transport minister Darragh O’Brien said the government aims to pass legislation lifting the current passenger cap at Dublin International through both houses of parliament by mid-July 2026, targeting removal in 3Q26. The move comes against a backdrop of U.S. pressure over potential impacts on transatlantic commitments and competition.

2026-06-05T08:02:40.299449-07:00

Ireland targets 3Q26 timeline to lift Dublin International passenger cap via new legislation

AeroTime

FAI Aviation’s Georg Gruber on scaling a global mission-critical aviation group out of Nuremberg Georg Gruber, associated with FAI Aviation, discusses how Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg (NUE) has helped the operator carve out a thriving niche despite being squeezed between Europe’s busiest hubs. The feature frames the strategy around building a global mission-critical aviation group centered on dependable regional operations.

2026-06-05T06:42:09.116092-07:00

FAI Aviation’s Georg Gruber on scaling a global mission-critical aviation group out of Nuremberg

APEX

WheelTug targets ground-delay pain with nose-wheel tug technology APEX Insights interviews WheelTug CEO Isiah Cox on how its nose-wheel-based technology is designed to reduce fuel burn and aircraft turnaround delays—while cutting passenger frustration driven by prolonged ground time.

2026-06-05T06:07:08.004229-07:00

WheelTug targets ground-delay pain with nose-wheel tug technology

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Qatar Airways ramps Doha–Dubai widebody service to five daily flights for peak summer capacity Qatar Airways will increase Hamad International–Dubai International frequencies from two to five daily flights this summer, expanding capacity on a short, high-demand Gulf route. The airline will deploy Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft as passenger demand across Qatar–UAE connectivity continues to grow.

2026-06-05T05:11:25.357980-07:00

Qatar Airways ramps Doha–Dubai widebody service to five daily flights for peak summer capacity

AeroTime

Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026 Philippine Airlines will begin operating its Airbus A350-1000 on the Manila (MNL)–Toronto Pearson (YYZ) route starting June 5, 2026, with YYZ becoming the airline’s second North American destination. The launch follows PAL’s continued commitment to keeping 2026 A350-1000 deliveries on schedule.

2026-06-05T04:11:38.266303-07:00

Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026

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Etihad Airways orders additional widebodies as Abu Dhabi recovery lifts capacity toward pre-war levels

Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as second international gateway

Qatar Airways ramps Doha–Dubai widebody service to five daily flights for peak summer capacity

Iberia Airbus A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after wingtip strike during water-cannon salute

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