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Emirates completes first retrofit of high-density two-class A380 with Upper-Deck premium economy (2-3-2)

Emirates has put its first refurbished high-density two-class Airbus A380 back into service, installing a premium economy cabin on the upper deck in a 2-3-2 layout as part of a 15-aircraft reconfiguration programme. The carrier says the change is designed to improve premium-cabin yields while reshaping its flagship’s seating density.

2026-05-20T03:24:11.490593-07:00

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Berjaya Air becomes launch operator for ATR HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600

2026-05-20T02:09:39.031988-07:00

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SQ321 turbulence probe finds weather radar likely malfunctioned; report points away from prior alerts as investigators leave que

2026-05-19T23:25:27.752036-07:00

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EX-YU and European airline groups urge EU to pause EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid war-driven cost pressure

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

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Emirates completes first retrofit of high-density two-class A380 with Upper-Deck premium economy (2-3-2) Emirates has put its first refurbished high-density two-class Airbus A380 back into service, installing a premium economy cabin on the upper deck in a 2-3-2 layout as part of a 15-aircraft reconfiguration programme. The carrier says the change is designed to improve premium-cabin yields while reshaping its flagship’s seating density.

2026-05-20T03:24:11.490593-07:00

Emirates completes first retrofit of high-density two-class A380 with Upper-Deck premium economy (2-3-2)

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Berjaya Air becomes launch operator for ATR HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600 Berjaya Air in Malaysia has taken delivery of the first ATR 72-600 equipped with ATR’s HighLine “All-Business Class” premium cabin concept. The aircraft is configured for 26 leather seats for regional leisure flying, with the airline described as the launch customer for HighLine. ATR says the HighLine milestone has now reached Kuala Lumpur.

2026-05-20T02:09:39.031988-07:00

Berjaya Air becomes launch operator for ATR HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600

Reuters

EX-YU and European airline groups urge EU to pause EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid war-driven cost pressure Air Serbia, Croatia Airlines and smaller regional carriers are calling on the European Commission to halt the planned reform of the EU261 passenger-rights regulation, arguing it would add financial and regulatory burden during a fuel-cost crisis. Airlines for Europe (A4E) and other carriers also urge stronger EU crisis-management and support to keep sustainable jet fuel affordable and workable in disruptions.

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

EX-YU and European airline groups urge EU to pause EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid war-driven cost pressure

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SQ321 turbulence probe finds weather radar likely malfunctioned; report points away from prior alerts as investigators leave que Final findings into Singapore Airlines’ May 2024 Heathrow–Changi SQ321 turbulence incident conclude the cockpit weather radar probably wasn’t working, leaving the aircraft without prior warning alerts as severe turbulence hit. The report also leaves unresolved questions that could shape passenger litigation risk for SIA.

2026-05-19T23:25:27.752036-07:00

SQ321 turbulence probe finds weather radar likely malfunctioned; report points away from prior alerts as investigators leave que

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U.S. airlines and forwarders oppose Trump proposal to cut TSA funding and mandate private security screening at small airports Major U.S. airlines and the Airforwarders Association (AfA) are pushing back against a White House plan to reduce TSA funding by $1.5 billion, eliminate more than 9,400 federal inspector positions, and require smaller airports to shift passenger screening to private screeners. AfA warns the changes could weaken post-9/11 security frameworks and federal standards.

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00

U.S. airlines and forwarders oppose Trump proposal to cut TSA funding and mandate private security screening at small airports

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JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220 JetBlue has unveiled “Blueprint II,” a refreshed version of its iconic see-through Blueprint branding, applied to a brand-new Airbus A220. The move signals a renewed focus on aircraft and brand visibility as the carrier continues to lean on its A220 fleet identity.

2026-05-19T11:04:46.242515-07:00

JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

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Boeing and Gilat hit offerability milestone for Sidewinder multi‑orbit inflight connectivity line‑fit Boeing and Gilat Satellite Networks say they have reached a key offerability milestone toward offering Gilat’s Sidewinder multi‑orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) as a future line‑fit solution for inflight connectivity service providers. The step is intended to move multi‑orbit IFC from retrofit toward OEM installation.

2026-05-19T05:54:51.785758-07:00

Boeing and Gilat hit offerability milestone for Sidewinder multi‑orbit inflight connectivity line‑fit

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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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Emirates completes first retrofit of high-density two-class A380 with Upper-Deck premium economy (2-3-2)

Berjaya Air becomes launch operator for ATR HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600

SQ321 turbulence probe finds weather radar likely malfunctioned; report points away from prior alerts as investigators leave que

EX-YU and European airline groups urge EU to pause EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid war-driven cost pressure

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