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Emirates and Safran Seats sign MoU to build seat manufacturing and assembly plant in Dubai by 2027

Emirates and Safran Seats have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a seat manufacturing and assembly facility in Dubai, the first joint industrial cooperation of its kind in the emirate. The plant will initially produce Business- and Economy-class seats and is slated to open by 2027.

2025-11-18T02:04:19.353386-08:00

Cranky Flier

Pittsburgh International opens $1.7B consolidated terminal, 'right-sized' for a hub-less era

2025-11-18T03:52:29.599882-08:00

Reuters

U.S. rescinds Biden-era rule requiring cash compensation for carrier-caused flight delays

2025-11-14T06:51:02.880504-08:00

Alaska Airlines

Alaska to launch daily seasonal Seattle–Rome nonstop on 787-9 from 28 April 2026

2025-11-13T05:24:57.510426-08:00

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Etihad to equip entire fleet with Viasat Amara inflight connectivity Etihad Airways will outfit its entire fleet with Viasat Amara, Viasat's next-generation inflight connectivity solution, announcing a fleetwide rollout to enhance onboard internet and in-flight services. The move forms part of Etihad's stated commitment to deliver a world-class guest experience across its operations.

2025-11-18T14:19:26.707717-08:00

Etihad to equip entire fleet with Viasat Amara inflight connectivity

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Airlines halt co‑owned data‑broker program after IRS searched hundreds of millions of passenger records Major U.S. carriers have shut a program selling passenger flight records to a co‑owned data broker after disclosures that the IRS searched hundreds of millions of travel records without a warrant or legal review. Delta, United, American and Southwest were among those providing data to government agencies.

2025-11-18T14:17:36.693166-08:00

Airlines halt co‑owned data‑broker program after IRS searched hundreds of millions of passenger records

Inflight Online

Vallair and AeroX to install Starlink across commercial aircraft fleets Vallair and AeroX will install SpaceX Starlink satellite connectivity across commercial aircraft fleets, partnering to retrofit operators with Starlink inflight broadband and streamline installations. The agreement mobilizes third‑party MRO and installation capabilities to accelerate operator upgrades to satellite-based connectivity at scale.

2025-11-18T06:23:40.897530-08:00

Vallair and AeroX to install Starlink across commercial aircraft fleets

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Pittsburgh International opens $1.7B consolidated terminal, 'right-sized' for a hub-less era Pittsburgh International Airport opened its new $1.7 billion consolidated landside terminal today, replacing its 1990s hub-era facility with a 'right-sized' single gateway optimized for a hub-less network. The terminal includes faster security, automated baggage handling, expanded parking and updated wayfinding to boost throughput and passenger experience.

2025-11-18T03:52:29.599882-08:00

Pittsburgh International opens $1.7B consolidated terminal, 'right-sized' for a hub-less era

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Emirates and Safran Seats sign MoU to build seat manufacturing and assembly plant in Dubai by 2027 Emirates and Safran Seats have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a seat manufacturing and assembly facility in Dubai, the first joint industrial cooperation of its kind in the emirate. The plant will initially produce Business- and Economy-class seats and is slated to open by 2027.

2025-11-18T02:04:19.353386-08:00

Emirates and Safran Seats sign MoU to build seat manufacturing and assembly plant in Dubai by 2027

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SkyFive, flynas recommit to roll out air-to-ground inflight internet across flynas fleet Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has recommitted to rolling out SkyFive's air-to-ground inflight internet across its fleet, reviving plans to deliver terrestrial broadband to domestic and regional services. The move restores momentum for A2G connectivity adoption within the Kingdom's airline market.

2025-11-17T23:31:12.480626-08:00

SkyFive, flynas recommit to roll out air-to-ground inflight internet across flynas fleet

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LATAM posts 17% Q3 revenue rise as capacity and premium international traffic offset softer U.S. demand LATAM reported Q3 revenue up 17% year‑on‑year, driven by a 9.3% capacity increase and a 0.5‑point lift in load factor to 85.4%. International and premium segments remained resilient amid weaker U.S. demand as the group continues to expand Brazilian domestic operations.

2025-11-17T14:11:04.149264-08:00

LATAM posts 17% Q3 revenue rise as capacity and premium international traffic offset softer U.S. demand

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JSX receives its first ATR 42-600 JSX has taken delivery of its first ATR 42-600, adding the regional turboprop to its fleet for commercial operations. The handover represents the operator's initial acquisition of the ATR 42-600 type as it continues to build its point-to-point network.

2025-11-17T13:17:05.789672-08:00

JSX receives its first ATR 42-600

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