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Rolls-Royce and easyJet complete 100% hydrogen ground test of modified Pearl 15 at full takeoff power

Rolls-Royce and easyJet have completed a major hydrogen fuel milestone, running a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine on 100% hydrogen at full takeoff power during a ground test at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The result advances research into lower-emission aviation fuel pathways.

2026-04-29T10:56:05.746494-07:00

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easyJet warns Iran war uncertainty will hit summer bookings and deepen first-half loss

2026-04-16T02:39:17.421788-07:00

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easyJet warns of deeper first-half losses as surging fuel costs and Middle East uncertainty drive guidance withdrawal

2026-04-16T02:39:17.421788-07:00

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easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets

2026-03-23T08:30:33.909414-07:00

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Rolls-Royce and easyJet complete 100% hydrogen ground test of modified Pearl 15 at full takeoff power Rolls-Royce and easyJet have completed a major hydrogen fuel milestone, running a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine on 100% hydrogen at full takeoff power during a ground test at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The result advances research into lower-emission aviation fuel pathways.

2026-04-29T10:56:05.746494-07:00

Rolls-Royce and easyJet complete 100% hydrogen ground test of modified Pearl 15 at full takeoff power

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easyJet adds nine Winter 2026/27 routes, including Bordeaux leisure links and a new UK–Europe network push to Budapest and Cairo easyJet will launch nine new winter 2026/27 routes across six UK airports, expanding its network from Bordeaux, Nantes, Nice, Lyon and Paris-CDG. The plan includes new services to Egypt (Cairo via Sphinx, with an exclusivity element), plus links to Agadir, Malaga and Gran Canaria, and new routes to Budapest.

2026-04-24T17:37:07.984765-07:00

easyJet adds nine Winter 2026/27 routes, including Bordeaux leisure links and a new UK–Europe network push to Budapest and Cairo

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easyJet warns Iran war uncertainty will hit summer bookings and deepen first-half loss easyJet said the Iran war is creating booking uncertainty that is leaving summer demand weaker than last year, pressuring trading and contributing to a larger first-half loss. The update underlines how Middle East geopolitical shocks are flowing through to leisure travel volumes and short-term revenue visibility.

2026-04-16T02:39:17.421788-07:00

easyJet warns Iran war uncertainty will hit summer bookings and deepen first-half loss

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easyJet warns of deeper first-half losses as surging fuel costs and Middle East uncertainty drive guidance withdrawal easyJet expects a headline loss before tax of £540 million to £560 million for FY2026 first half, topping up earlier expectations as fuel costs rise. The carrier is also pulling full-year guidance, citing weaker bookings in recent weeks tied to Middle East geopolitical uncertainty, despite load factors around 90%.

2026-04-16T02:39:17.421788-07:00

easyJet warns of deeper first-half losses as surging fuel costs and Middle East uncertainty drive guidance withdrawal

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easyJet launches first Africa base in Marrakesh, adding three permanent aircraft and six new routes easyJet has started operations from its first African base at Marrakech (Morocco) with three aircraft based permanently, alongside six new international routes and increased year-round service on select existing links. The airline says the move supports growth from its two-decade operating history in the market, including 4 million seats in the first year.

2026-04-15T14:11:15.703111-07:00

easyJet launches first Africa base in Marrakesh, adding three permanent aircraft and six new routes

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easyJet Europe route network update: routes, fleet and commercial activity The Airflow Operator News update for easyJet Europe aggregates recent route launches, suspensions and frequency changes, alongside strategic fleet developments, aircraft order activity, start-up entries, bankruptcies, mergers and partnership announcements affecting the carrier’s European network and schedule adjustments ahead of peak season.

2026-03-29T19:40:21.016236-07:00

easyJet Europe route network update: routes, fleet and commercial activity

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easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets easyJet will fit Mirus Aircraft Seating’s next‑generation Kestrel on its incoming A320neo and A321neo deliveries, covering 237 aircraft from 2028. The seat is more than 20% lighter than current units and is being promoted to increase legroom, operational efficiency and cabin performance.

2026-03-23T08:30:33.909414-07:00

easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets

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easyJet aims for 50% in‑house maintenance share easyJet aims to bring half of its aircraft maintenance in‑house, targeting a 50% in‑house maintenance share as it expands MRO capabilities across the group. The move signals a strategic shift in how the carrier plans to manage fleet servicing and maintenance capacity going forward.

2026-03-19T06:35:20.274299-07:00

easyJet aims for 50% in‑house maintenance share

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Rolls-Royce and easyJet complete 100% hydrogen ground test of modified Pearl 15 at full takeoff power

easyJet warns Iran war uncertainty will hit summer bookings and deepen first-half loss

easyJet warns of deeper first-half losses as surging fuel costs and Middle East uncertainty drive guidance withdrawal

easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets

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