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Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA IFC for upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Jetstar Airways has selected Viasat’s AMARA in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The move extends the airline’s refurbished 787 cabin overhaul, aligning the aircraft with modern onboard Wi‑Fi expectations.

2026-04-30T05:04:57.044471-07:00

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LATAM returns to Rolls-Royce for three Boeing 787s, booking Trent 1000 XE after prior Trent durability issues

2026-04-29T16:15:49.012522-07:00

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SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

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Icelandair cuts capacity ~2% and accelerates Boeing 757 retirement to offset volatile fuel costs

2026-04-29T10:09:16.758843-07:00

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Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA IFC for upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners Jetstar Airways has selected Viasat’s AMARA in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The move extends the airline’s refurbished 787 cabin overhaul, aligning the aircraft with modern onboard Wi‑Fi expectations.

2026-04-30T05:04:57.044471-07:00

Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA IFC for upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners

The Aviationist

USAF shows AGM-183 ARRW on external carriage from B-1B Lancer for first visual confirmation A newly released U.S. Air Force video clip provides the first visual confirmation of a B-1B Lancer carrying an AGM-183 ARRW hypersonic weapon externally. The appearance—tied to maintenance activity at Edwards AFB—signals potential expansion of the bomber’s hypersonic-armed role as the service prepares to broaden B-1B employment.

2026-04-29T18:28:28.884658-07:00

USAF shows AGM-183 ARRW on external carriage from B-1B Lancer for first visual confirmation

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LATAM returns to Rolls-Royce for three Boeing 787s, booking Trent 1000 XE after prior Trent durability issues LATAM has selected the reworked Trent 1000 XE to power three Boeing 787s, marking a return to Rolls-Royce after earlier Trent durability problems. Rolls-Royce ties LATAM’s confidence to operational experience with the improved HPT blade on the Trent 7000, which has logged more than 2 million flying hours.

2026-04-29T16:15:49.012522-07:00

LATAM returns to Rolls-Royce for three Boeing 787s, booking Trent 1000 XE after prior Trent durability issues

FlightGlobal

Icelandair cuts capacity ~2% and accelerates Boeing 757 retirement to offset volatile fuel costs Icelandair is trimming capacity by about 2% in the current quarter while it counters a volatile fuel environment. The carrier also plans to phase out its remaining Boeing 757s roughly a year earlier than previously planned, aiming to reduce exposure to higher operating costs.

2026-04-29T10:09:16.758843-07:00

Icelandair cuts capacity ~2% and accelerates Boeing 757 retirement to offset volatile fuel costs

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SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines has signed for five additional Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, with the manufacturer also converting five earlier 737-8 commitments to the larger 737-9 variant. The change turns previously unidentified backlog entries into a confirmed customer and increases the operator’s MAX 9 fleet size.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders

DefenseNews.com

India weighs Boeing AH-64E/CH-47F contract timing ahead of March 31 pricing deadline India’s Ministry of Defence is considering signing the final contract for 22 AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F Chinook helicopters before March 31, before Boeing’s current price offer expires. The move reflects pressure from a potential Boeing price hike on the planned Air Force buy.

2026-04-28T15:34:27.102073-07:00

India weighs Boeing AH-64E/CH-47F contract timing ahead of March 31 pricing deadline

FL360aero

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Copa Airlines locks in 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub Copa Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for 40 firm 737 MAX aircraft, with options for up to 20 additional jets. The move builds on Copa’s existing 737 MAX fleet and is intended to accelerate its Panama City Tocumen hub-centric fleet update and capacity growth plans.

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00

Copa Airlines locks in 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub

Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines launches its first-ever nonstop Seattle–Rome service with Boeing 787 Alaska Airlines has started a seasonal, nonstop transatlantic route between Seattle and Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino (FCO), marking its first entry into Europe. The launch is operated on Boeing 787s and follows final preparations for the carrier’s inaugural long-haul service to Europe.

2026-04-28T05:35:20.928192-07:00

Alaska Airlines launches its first-ever nonstop Seattle–Rome service with Boeing 787

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Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA IFC for upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners

LATAM returns to Rolls-Royce for three Boeing 787s, booking Trent 1000 XE after prior Trent durability issues

SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders

Icelandair cuts capacity ~2% and accelerates Boeing 757 retirement to offset volatile fuel costs

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