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JetBlue, Frontier and United advance cabin upgrades as carriers sharpen premium offerings

JetBlue unveiled BlueFirst, with wider recliners, upgraded dining and Bluetooth entertainment, for flights beginning in December 2026 as part of its return-to-profitability push. Frontier plans first-class seating and service from March 2027, while United will refresh 21 aging Boeing 757-300s with seatback screens, larger bins and power at every seat.

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Honeywell Aerospace sees APAC and IndiGo deal driving aftermarket growth

Honeywell Aerospace executive Anthony Florian says the company’s aftermarket growth in Asia-Pacific is being shaped by its transition to a standalone business, progress on supply-chain issues and a deal with IndiGo. The account highlights how regional demand and operational execution are informing its aftermarket strategy.

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UK targets F-35B fleet resilience as corrosion and Middle East deployment strain readiness

The UK is addressing corrosion affecting its F-35B fleet as it works to recover readiness after a major deployment last year. A short-notice commitment to bolster Middle East defenses added pressure, while officials say targets for improving fleet resilience have advanced.

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Strasbourg courts legacy carriers and MRO as Wroclaw ties airport growth to Poland’s economic boom

Strasbourg Airport is looking to turn its role as a European diplomatic hub into a route-development advantage, while seeking more based aircraft and MRO facilities. In Poland, Wroclaw Airport is positioning itself to sustain growth alongside the country’s economic expansion.

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China Eastern to retrofit B777-300ER cabins with Boeing and Panasonic Avionics

China Eastern Airlines has signed separate agreements with Boeing and Panasonic Avionics to upgrade the cabins of its B777-300ER fleet. The announcement identifies the partners but does not specify the number of aircraft, the retrofit scope or a schedule for the work.

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WestJet to anchor Winnipeg airport business park with 73,000-square-foot maintenance hangar

WestJet plans to build a 6,782-square-metre (73,000-square-foot) aircraft maintenance hangar at AirLink Business Park on the western side of Winnipeg International Airport. The project will make the Calgary-based airline the development’s first anchor tenant.

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Iberia agrees to sell ITOCHU a minority stake in engine-maintenance subsidiary

Iberia has agreed to sell Japanese trading house ITOCHU Corporation a minority stake in IAG Engine Tech, its engine-maintenance subsidiary. The deal brings an outside investor into the airline group's maintenance business; the announcement provides no valuation, stake size or transaction timeline.

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Switzerland’s Jet Aviation to resume Embraer operations

Jet Aviation, the Switzerland-based business aviation services provider, is set to resume operations involving Embraer aircraft. The available report does not specify the scope, timing or aircraft types involved.