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Air India taps Panasonic Technical Services for total-care IFE MRO on 74-aircraft fleet

Air India has selected Panasonic Technical Services (PTS) Total Care Package to maintain in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 74 aircraft, covering maintenance and support for Panasonic Avionics’ “Astrova” and X Series. The deal includes new MRO bases in Mumbai and New Delhi and covers new installations and retrofit programs on Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000/-900 and A321neo.

2026-04-14T21:09:14.581788-07:00

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Air New Zealand Economy Skynest: lie-flat “bunk bed” pods on new Boeing 787-9s, bookings open May 18, 2026

2026-04-14T07:08:35.180105-07:00

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Delta Air Lines selects Airbus and Hughes for multi-orbit in-flight connectivity on 20 A350-1000s

2026-04-14T00:56:02.521593-07:00

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American Airlines to roll out electronic boarding gates at DFW starting summer 2026

2026-04-14T08:12:33.764679-07:00

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Boeing and SEKISUI KYDEX team with EnCore to unveil customer-facing widebody “galley” interior concept at AIX 2026 At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 in Hamburg, SEKISUI KYDEX will debut a widebody aircraft interior concept developed with Boeing subsidiary EnCore. The customer-facing “galley” concept is positioned as a collaborative approach to cabin product definition and supplier/OEM integration ahead of airline take-up decisions.

2026-04-14T21:09:14.925160-07:00

Boeing and SEKISUI KYDEX team with EnCore to unveil customer-facing widebody “galley” interior concept at AIX 2026

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Air India taps Panasonic Technical Services for total-care IFE MRO on 74-aircraft fleet Air India has selected Panasonic Technical Services (PTS) Total Care Package to maintain in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 74 aircraft, covering maintenance and support for Panasonic Avionics’ “Astrova” and X Series. The deal includes new MRO bases in Mumbai and New Delhi and covers new installations and retrofit programs on Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000/-900 and A321neo.

2026-04-14T21:09:14.581788-07:00

Air India taps Panasonic Technical Services for total-care IFE MRO on 74-aircraft fleet

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American Airlines signs TLC Jet to let private charter clients earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points American Airlines has partnered with private-jet charter broker TLC Jet, allowing members who fly on TLC Jet charters to earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points—opening a route to elite status outside traditional commercial flying. Separately, American’s shopping portal is offering a promo of 500 bonus miles on $200 spend through April 20, 2026.

2026-04-14T09:53:51.099915-07:00

American Airlines signs TLC Jet to let private charter clients earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points

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Korean Air posts record first-quarter revenue and pivots to overseas/transit demand as fuel and FX volatility squeezes margins Korean Air reported record first-quarter revenue on strong passenger and growing cargo performance, then said it will steer capacity toward overseas and transit traffic to counter geopolitical volatility. The carrier cited higher oil prices and currency moves, with cargo plans to target seasonal volumes and protect margins.

2026-04-14T08:55:34.043423-07:00

Korean Air posts record first-quarter revenue and pivots to overseas/transit demand as fuel and FX volatility squeezes margins

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American Airlines to roll out electronic boarding gates at DFW starting summer 2026 American Airlines says it will install electronic boarding gates at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport beginning this summer, building on a pilot program conducted in November 2025. The carrier positions the “turnstile” approach as a way to make boarding smoother, more consistent and reduce congestion at the gate.

2026-04-14T08:12:33.764679-07:00

American Airlines to roll out electronic boarding gates at DFW starting summer 2026

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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming Southwest CEO Bob Jordan says the airline is “not done” making major customer- and operations-facing changes, beyond the end of open seating and free checked bags. The comments underscore continued rollout of Southwest’s mainstreaming strategy—moving from its legacy fare and seat model toward fee-driven revenue and tighter operating discipline.

2026-04-14T07:24:16.144220-07:00

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming

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Air New Zealand Economy Skynest: lie-flat “bunk bed” pods on new Boeing 787-9s, bookings open May 18, 2026 Air New Zealand says it will roll out its world-first Economy Skynest lie-flat pod product on new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from November 2026, with bookings opening 18 May 2026. The concept offers six pods per aircraft for Economy and Premium Economy customers on two four-hour sessions per Auckland–New York flight, with prices starting at AU$495.

2026-04-14T07:08:35.180105-07:00

Air New Zealand Economy Skynest: lie-flat “bunk bed” pods on new Boeing 787-9s, bookings open May 18, 2026

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Airbus confirms Airspace launch partners for A220 with Air Canada and Lufthansa; Qantas added At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, Airbus said it will roll out the Airspace inflight cabin across the A220 with launch customers including Air Canada, Lufthansa and Qantas. Airbus also outlined a reconfigurable economy layout, including a designated personal wheelchair position with a companion seat option.

2026-04-14T06:39:49.148083-07:00

Airbus confirms Airspace launch partners for A220 with Air Canada and Lufthansa; Qantas added

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Air India taps Panasonic Technical Services for total-care IFE MRO on 74-aircraft fleet

Air New Zealand Economy Skynest: lie-flat “bunk bed” pods on new Boeing 787-9s, bookings open May 18, 2026

Delta Air Lines selects Airbus and Hughes for multi-orbit in-flight connectivity on 20 A350-1000s

American Airlines to roll out electronic boarding gates at DFW starting summer 2026

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