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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for 20 A220s and 6 A350-1000s

Ethiopian Airlines is considering an additional fleet order after opening preliminary discussions with Airbus, with reports pointing to 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000s. The potential widebody-plus-regional package is framed around the carrier’s global expansion strategy and work tied to its new airport.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

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EVA Air standardizes 3D inflight mapping: Panasonic Arc rollout for 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for 20 A220s and 6 A350-1000s Ethiopian Airlines is considering an additional fleet order after opening preliminary discussions with Airbus, with reports pointing to 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000s. The potential widebody-plus-regional package is framed around the carrier’s global expansion strategy and work tied to its new airport.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for 20 A220s and 6 A350-1000s

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EVA Air standardizes 3D inflight mapping: Panasonic Arc rollout for 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000 EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Arc award-winning 3D in-flight map platform to equip its long-haul fleet, covering Boeing 787 and 777-300ER aircraft and its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 deliveries. The airline says passengers will get a Panasonic-powered onboard mapping experience across the cabin journey.

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

EVA Air standardizes 3D inflight mapping: Panasonic Arc rollout for 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs Air India is trimming international capacity starting June 2026, temporarily cutting services across multiple routes through August and suspending/reducing dozens more through the same period. Reports cite airspace restrictions tied to Middle East conflict, record fuel prices, and loss pressure during network turnaround efforts, including long-haul cuts.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

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ULCCs in the US rethink service tiers to lift ancillary revenues Ultra-low-cost carriers in the US are changing how they package and deliver customer value. Rather than competing solely on lowest fare, ULCCs are differentiating service levels and using those tiers to expand revenue beyond base ticket prices.

2026-05-12T11:59:29.340976-07:00

ULCCs in the US rethink service tiers to lift ancillary revenues

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RAVE Aerospace opens its in-flight entertainment platform with new OS and App Marketplace, inviting third-party developers RAVE Aerospace is accelerating in-flight entertainment development by launching a new open OS and an App Marketplace for third-party app creators. The initiative is designed to shorten IFE iteration cycles and expand the ecosystem around its onboard content and services platform.

2026-05-12T11:39:33.725818-07:00

RAVE Aerospace opens its in-flight entertainment platform with new OS and App Marketplace, inviting third-party developers

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Iran–U.S. conflict drives fuel and energy shock, raising airline and business-aviation stress As the Strait of Hormuz remains a bottleneck for tankers, the Iran war is pushing oil and jet-fuel costs higher and compressing global energy supply. The cluster points to knock-on effects including airline “operational stress” by August, squeezed liquidity and higher costs across passengers, cargo and private-charter demand.

2026-05-12T09:52:01.304499-07:00

Iran–U.S. conflict drives fuel and energy shock, raising airline and business-aviation stress

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Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding as fuel-price shock tightens cash and Jeju Air sees weak demand South Korea’s low-cost carriers are adjusting plans as surging fuel costs squeeze budgets and dent travel demand. Jin Air is delaying the start dates of newly hired cabin crew, while Jeju Air check-in counters at Incheon’s Terminal 1 reportedly remain nearly empty, driving expectations of broader restructuring.

2026-05-12T07:53:21.213817-07:00

Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding as fuel-price shock tightens cash and Jeju Air sees weak demand

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St Barth Executive to Expand Caribbean Service with Tecnam P2012c STOL, Launching Sint Maarten–St Barth Premium Link on April 30 St Barth Executive is expanding its regional flying model in the Caribbean with nine-seat Tecnam P2012 STOL operations. A new seamless, premium connection between Sint Maarten and St Barth launches April 30, blending private aviation standards with scheduled-airline efficiency for short-hop travel.

2026-05-12T07:47:11.855942-07:00

St Barth Executive to Expand Caribbean Service with Tecnam P2012c STOL, Launching Sint Maarten–St Barth Premium Link on April 30

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for 20 A220s and 6 A350-1000s

EVA Air standardizes 3D inflight mapping: Panasonic Arc rollout for 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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