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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on new Boeing 787-9, launching 1 July

Riyadh Air has opened public ticket sales for its full-service Riyadh (RUH)–London Heathrow (LHR) route, after a period of readiness testing and employee-only flying. Operations are scheduled to start on 1 July, using the carrier’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

Bloomberg

AAPA warns of “evergreen” jet-fuel supply strains; ticket prices likely to rise as Asian carriers seek government backstops

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

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Airlink to launch first-ever Cape Town–Zanzibar nonstop route in October 2026 with Embraer E195-E2

2026-05-18T10:39:08.006514-07:00

Bloomberg

Delta Says Amazon Beats Starlink on In-Flight Wi-Fi Tech and Pricing, Adds Streaming Content

2026-05-18T10:09:54.446438-07:00

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Pilot report: Textron’s Citation Ascend refresh adds new avionics and a reworked cabin A pilot evaluation frames the Citation Ascend as an evolution of the classic XLS, highlighting a logical upgrade path with new avionics and a refreshed cabin concept. The reporting positions the Ascend’s updates as tangible improvements over the baseline aircraft rather than a wholesale redesign.

2026-05-19T04:29:24.490730-07:00

Pilot report: Textron’s Citation Ascend refresh adds new avionics and a reworked cabin

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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on new Boeing 787-9, launching 1 July Riyadh Air has opened public ticket sales for its full-service Riyadh (RUH)–London Heathrow (LHR) route, after a period of readiness testing and employee-only flying. Operations are scheduled to start on 1 July, using the carrier’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on new Boeing 787-9, launching 1 July

Bloomberg

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AAPA warns of “evergreen” jet-fuel supply strains; ticket prices likely to rise as Asian carriers seek government backstops The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines’ new head, Wong Hong, says Asia faces persistent “evergreen” supply-chain issues and a near-term jet-fuel challenge after prices more than doubled. AAPA warns that airlines may be unable to absorb the shock, with governments urged to provide support as fare increases become likely.

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

AAPA warns of “evergreen” jet-fuel supply strains; ticket prices likely to rise as Asian carriers seek government backstops

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Airlink to launch first-ever Cape Town–Zanzibar nonstop route in October 2026 with Embraer E195-E2 Southern Africa’s Airlink will introduce a non-stop Cape Town–Zanzibar service in October 2026, positioning Zanzibar as an attainable destination without connecting itineraries. The carrier plans to operate the inaugural route with its new Embraer E195-E2 jets.

2026-05-18T10:39:08.006514-07:00

Airlink to launch first-ever Cape Town–Zanzibar nonstop route in October 2026 with Embraer E195-E2

Bloomberg

Delta Says Amazon Beats Starlink on In-Flight Wi-Fi Tech and Pricing, Adds Streaming Content Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian rejected Elon Musk’s critique of the airline’s in-flight Wi-Fi choice, arguing Amazon’s connectivity is cheaper than SpaceX’s Starlink and bundled with a streaming content suite. The exchange underscores how carriers are positioning satcom-backed products as value-added entertainment, not just connectivity.

2026-05-18T10:09:54.446438-07:00

Delta Says Amazon Beats Starlink on In-Flight Wi-Fi Tech and Pricing, Adds Streaming Content

Wall Street Journal

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Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal The TSA will test off-site airport screening for some Delta and JetBlue passengers at a remote terminal opening in June in Framingham, about 20 miles from Boston Logan. Massport and Landline will jointly power and operate the checkpoint, positioned as a capacity solution without additional concrete at the airport.

2026-05-18T04:55:28.775868-07:00

Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal

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Spirit Airlines collapse spotlights U.S. ULCC fragility as Iran-war jet-fuel shock lifts costs and fares Spirit Airlines’ shutdown has left travelers scrambling for replacements, while court comments underscore the scale of pricing exclusion for would-be summer passengers. The broader context is a sharp fuel-cost spike: DOT data show airline fuel costs up 56% in March, following the Iran war outbreak, feeding into higher fares and fees across the industry.

2026-05-17T21:24:14.767278-07:00

Spirit Airlines collapse spotlights U.S. ULCC fragility as Iran-war jet-fuel shock lifts costs and fares

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Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions As non-geostationary satellite services disrupt inflight connectivity supply and performance, Boeing says it is supplying the technical specifications airlines need to retrofit their Boeing twinjets for next-generation inflight connectivity (IFC). The approach targets faster path to installable capability on existing airframes.

2026-05-17T18:02:12.304947-07:00

Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions

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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on new Boeing 787-9, launching 1 July

AAPA warns of “evergreen” jet-fuel supply strains; ticket prices likely to rise as Asian carriers seek government backstops

Airlink to launch first-ever Cape Town–Zanzibar nonstop route in October 2026 with Embraer E195-E2

Delta Says Amazon Beats Starlink on In-Flight Wi-Fi Tech and Pricing, Adds Streaming Content

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