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WestJet launches Calgary–São Paulo nonstop, YYC’s 100th destination and first Western Canada–South America link

WestJet will launch a three-times-weekly nonstop between Calgary (YYC) and São Paulo/Guarulhos this fall, operated with Boeing 787‑9 aircraft from its Calgary hub. The route marks WestJet’s 100th Calgary nonstop and establishes the first-ever direct link between Western Canada and South America.

2026-01-19T10:48:14.137690-08:00

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United upsizes 787 order to 787-10s as economics favor larger Dreamliner

2026-01-19T07:48:41.926357-08:00

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Air Astana shareholders approve firm order for five Boeing 787-9s with options for 10

2026-01-18T21:03:04.656073-08:00

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Boeing, SPEEA reach tentative deal for ~1,600 former Spirit AeroSystems white‑collar workers

2026-01-15T17:29:58.013497-08:00

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US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8 The U.S. Air Force has received its first Boeing 747-8, formally adding the long-range widebody to USAF inventory. The delivery marks a procurement milestone for the service and starts standard acceptance, inspection and integration activities ahead of operational assignment.

2026-01-19T11:13:18.244459-08:00

US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8

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WestJet launches Calgary–São Paulo nonstop, YYC’s 100th destination and first Western Canada–South America link WestJet will launch a three-times-weekly nonstop between Calgary (YYC) and São Paulo/Guarulhos this fall, operated with Boeing 787‑9 aircraft from its Calgary hub. The route marks WestJet’s 100th Calgary nonstop and establishes the first-ever direct link between Western Canada and South America.

2026-01-19T10:48:14.137690-08:00

WestJet launches Calgary–São Paulo nonstop, YYC’s 100th destination and first Western Canada–South America link

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United upsizes 787 order to 787-10s as economics favor larger Dreamliner United is converting outstanding 787-9 orders to larger 787-10s, a decision the carrier says is driven by rising traffic, limited airport slots and stronger economics per seat. Data indicates upsizing is a rational move to improve capacity and competitive positioning on long‑haul routes.

2026-01-19T07:48:41.926357-08:00

United upsizes 787 order to 787-10s as economics favor larger Dreamliner

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Air Astana shareholders approve firm order for five Boeing 787-9s with options for 10 At an extraordinary general meeting on 15 January 2026, Air Astana shareholders approved a firm order for five Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners and authorised options for 10 additional 787‑9s. The shareholder vote formalises the carrier’s long‑haul widebody purchase and advances its fleet renewal plans.

2026-01-18T21:03:04.656073-08:00

Air Astana shareholders approve firm order for five Boeing 787-9s with options for 10

The Air Current

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Jeppesen ForeFlight begins post‑Boeing restructuring after $10.55B Thoma Bravo buy, cites AI and automation Jeppesen ForeFlight has initiated a strategic restructuring and staff reductions following Thoma Bravo's $10.55 billion acquisition from Boeing, with the company citing automation and AI as drivers. Jeppesen ForeFlight confirmed layoffs but disputed social‑media reports about their scale and declined to disclose exact numbers, noting local (Arapahoe County) impacts.

2026-01-16T11:23:41.506556-08:00

Jeppesen ForeFlight begins post‑Boeing restructuring after $10.55B Thoma Bravo buy, cites AI and automation

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Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern Unconfirmed reports of mass layoffs at ForeFlight following its sale to private-equity firm Thoma Bravo have circulated online, prompting concern and debate among pilots and the broader aviation community. Pilots are posting screenshots and commentary as industry observers await official confirmation and assess potential impacts on support and development.

2026-01-16T09:13:21.476624-08:00

Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern

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China Southern to launch nonstop Beijing Daxing–Helsinki 787-9 service from 29 March 2026 China Southern will launch nonstop Beijing Daxing–Helsinki service from 29 March 2026 using Boeing 787-9s, operating three weekly rotations (Tue/Thu/Sat) and increasing to daily from 20 June. The route restores a direct Beijing–Finland link after about five years.

2026-01-16T03:37:54.264712-08:00

China Southern to launch nonstop Beijing Daxing–Helsinki 787-9 service from 29 March 2026

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Boeing, SPEEA reach tentative deal for ~1,600 former Spirit AeroSystems white‑collar workers Boeing and SPEEA reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement for roughly 1,600 white‑collar Spirit AeroSystems employees in Wichita, offering a $6,000 bonus, a roughly 20% wage‑pool increase, improved benefits and expanded work‑from‑home terms. The union negotiating team recommended members approve the deal.

2026-01-15T17:29:58.013497-08:00

Boeing, SPEEA reach tentative deal for ~1,600 former Spirit AeroSystems white‑collar workers

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WestJet launches Calgary–São Paulo nonstop, YYC’s 100th destination and first Western Canada–South America link

United upsizes 787 order to 787-10s as economics favor larger Dreamliner

Air Astana shareholders approve firm order for five Boeing 787-9s with options for 10

Boeing, SPEEA reach tentative deal for ~1,600 former Spirit AeroSystems white‑collar workers

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