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Iran conflict drives Middle East airspace curbs—SIA Group posts record March traffic despite capacity squeeze

As closures and restrictions across key Middle East hubs persist, Singapore Airlines Group (Singapore Airlines and Scoot) carried 3.8 million passengers in March, up 14.9% year on year—its highest-ever monthly total. In parallel, Airservices Australia reported sharp declines in Australia–Middle East and Australia–Europe demand as routings were rerouted.

2026-04-15T21:40:07.556626-07:00

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Crystal Cabin Award 2026: Eight cabin innovations selected in Hamburg

2026-04-15T02:14:44.456196-07:00

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American Airlines marks 100 years with systemwide centenary activations, special flights and events across 11 locations

2026-04-15T11:59:19.100517-07:00

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Astronics launches EmPower 1327-27 dual USB‑C in-seat outlet with Qi2 wireless charging

2026-04-15T11:09:17.379667-07:00

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Iran conflict drives Middle East airspace curbs—SIA Group posts record March traffic despite capacity squeeze As closures and restrictions across key Middle East hubs persist, Singapore Airlines Group (Singapore Airlines and Scoot) carried 3.8 million passengers in March, up 14.9% year on year—its highest-ever monthly total. In parallel, Airservices Australia reported sharp declines in Australia–Middle East and Australia–Europe demand as routings were rerouted.

2026-04-15T21:40:07.556626-07:00

Iran conflict drives Middle East airspace curbs—SIA Group posts record March traffic despite capacity squeeze

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Copa projects 2026 growth and signs Starlink deal for onboard Wi-Fi rollout Copa Airlines says it is turning to SpaceX’s Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi as it maps growth projections for 2026. The press release frames the connectivity upgrade as part of Copa’s broader demand strategy, building on its earlier decision to bring passenger Wi-Fi to its fleet.

2026-04-15T19:38:53.644234-07:00

Copa projects 2026 growth and signs Starlink deal for onboard Wi-Fi rollout

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American Airlines marks 100 years with systemwide centenary activations, special flights and events across 11 locations American Airlines is celebrating its centenary tracing back to April 15, 1926, when a DH-4 biplane departed Chicago for St. Louis carrying only mail under Robertson Aircraft Corporation. The airline has announced systemwide customer activations, including special flights and events at 11 locations, plus centennial trading cards launching in early May.

2026-04-15T11:59:19.100517-07:00

American Airlines marks 100 years with systemwide centenary activations, special flights and events across 11 locations

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Astronics launches EmPower 1327-27 dual USB‑C in-seat outlet with Qi2 wireless charging Astronics introduced the EmPower 1327-27 dual USB‑Type‑C in-seat power outlet, designed for installation in seats, galleys and crew rest areas. The unit adds Qi2 wireless charging plus dual USB‑C ports, targeting airlines’ growing demand for higher-capacity in-cabin power for passengers and crew.

2026-04-15T11:09:17.379667-07:00

Astronics launches EmPower 1327-27 dual USB‑C in-seat outlet with Qi2 wireless charging

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WestJet Rewards links with Petro-Canada’s Petro-Points to expand earn and promotions for members WestJet has launched a new loyalty partnership with Petro-Canada, enabling members to link WestJet Rewards accounts with Petro-Points. The tie-up expands earning opportunities and adds access to exclusive promotions, deepening WestJet’s loyalty ecosystem beyond air travel.

2026-04-15T10:34:59.747711-07:00

WestJet Rewards links with Petro-Canada’s Petro-Points to expand earn and promotions for members

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Scoot tops Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky emissions-efficiency ranking; Qatar and Ryanair follow Singapore-based Scoot was named the world’s most emissions-efficient airline in Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky Annual Review, recording 51 g CO2/ASK. Qatar and Ryanair placed next in Cirium’s global emissions ranking, reinforcing the link between modern fleet economics and lower unit emissions.

2026-04-15T06:08:54.180624-07:00

Scoot tops Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky emissions-efficiency ranking; Qatar and Ryanair follow

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Delta to debut next-gen Delta One suites on A350-1000 as it funds $1B-plus cabin upgrades Delta will introduce a redesigned next-generation Delta One suite ahead of A350-1000 entry, following a decade of customer and employee feedback and two years of internal design. The airline is allocating about 50% of its new A350-1000s to premium seating, including 53 Delta One suites, and is investing over $1B in cabin upgrades across the A350-1000 and A330 fleets.

2026-04-15T05:55:41.710441-07:00

Delta to debut next-gen Delta One suites on A350-1000 as it funds $1B-plus cabin upgrades

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SES and Boeing hit a multi-orbit line-fit milestone, enabling factory-installed satellite connectivity SES and Boeing say new Boeing aircraft can now be delivered with SES multi-orbit inflight connectivity interior equipment factory-installed. While it may not be a 100% line-fit for every variant, the milestone streamlines installation on production aircraft—shifting multi-orbit satcom from retrofit toward OEM embedding.

2026-04-15T05:35:04.459300-07:00

SES and Boeing hit a multi-orbit line-fit milestone, enabling factory-installed satellite connectivity

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Iran conflict drives Middle East airspace curbs—SIA Group posts record March traffic despite capacity squeeze

Crystal Cabin Award 2026: Eight cabin innovations selected in Hamburg

American Airlines marks 100 years with systemwide centenary activations, special flights and events across 11 locations

Astronics launches EmPower 1327-27 dual USB‑C in-seat outlet with Qi2 wireless charging

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