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United accelerates fleet renewal and premiumisation with 250+ new jets, A321 'Coastliner' and CRJ450

United expects to receive more than 250 new aircraft over the next two years and will roll out new cabin layouts — including a premium domestic A321neo 'Coastliner' and a CRJ450 conversion with first class — as it accelerates upgauging. A321s and 787‑9s increase seat output and lower fuel burn by roughly 36%.

2026-03-24T05:15:21.835034-07:00

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Porter to be inaugural carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, launching 12 routes on June 15, 2026

2026-03-24T08:00:28.140030-07:00

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Etihad launches inaugural Airbus A350-1000 nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service

2026-03-23T13:38:33.731354-07:00

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easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets

2026-03-23T08:30:33.909414-07:00

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Porter to be inaugural carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, launching 12 routes on June 15, 2026 Porter Airlines will be the launch carrier at the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET), with the terminal due to open in June and 12 nonstop routes scheduled to start June 15, 2026. The airline will bring its elevated regional product to a revitalized Montreal gateway.

2026-03-24T08:00:28.140030-07:00

Porter to be inaugural carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, launching 12 routes on June 15, 2026

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United accelerates fleet renewal and premiumisation with 250+ new jets, A321 'Coastliner' and CRJ450 United expects to receive more than 250 new aircraft over the next two years and will roll out new cabin layouts — including a premium domestic A321neo 'Coastliner' and a CRJ450 conversion with first class — as it accelerates upgauging. A321s and 787‑9s increase seat output and lower fuel burn by roughly 36%.

2026-03-24T05:15:21.835034-07:00

United accelerates fleet renewal and premiumisation with 250+ new jets, A321 'Coastliner' and CRJ450

Aviation24

Etihad launches inaugural Airbus A350-1000 nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service Etihad Airways launched nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service on 20 March 2026, operating the Airbus A350‑1000 on its inaugural flight. The new link brings Charlotte into Etihad’s global transfer network and adds dedicated freight connectivity to key India and Asia markets.

2026-03-23T13:38:33.731354-07:00

Etihad launches inaugural Airbus A350-1000 nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service

AeroTime

PTE World 2026: Airport innovation reshaping the passenger journey with biometrics, analytics and touchless processing PTE World 2026 showcased airport technologies transforming the passenger journey — from touchless processing and biometric ID to real‑time analytics, sensor fusion and integrated terminal systems. Operators and suppliers framed these solutions as tools to increase throughput, cut queue times and support long‑term capacity growth.

2026-03-23T08:31:12.332329-07:00

PTE World 2026: Airport innovation reshaping the passenger journey with biometrics, analytics and touchless processing

FlightGlobal

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easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets easyJet will fit Mirus Aircraft Seating’s next‑generation Kestrel on its incoming A320neo and A321neo deliveries, covering 237 aircraft from 2028. The seat is more than 20% lighter than current units and is being promoted to increase legroom, operational efficiency and cabin performance.

2026-03-23T08:30:33.909414-07:00

easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets

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airBaltic launches Skynet: Starlink‑powered inflight shopping and passenger platform airBaltic has launched Skynet, a Starlink‑powered onboard digital platform that bundles inflight shopping, flight information and services into a single portal accessible on passengers' personal devices throughout the flight. The solution—featuring AirMall by InterLnkd—is designed to drive ancillary revenue via targeted onboard commerce.

2026-03-23T03:34:30.570558-07:00

airBaltic launches Skynet: Starlink‑powered inflight shopping and passenger platform

Airline Weekly

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Jet-fuel shock from Middle East conflict forces airlines to raise fares, add surcharges and cut capacity Jet fuel prices have surged after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and related geopolitical and currency moves, forcing airlines worldwide to raise fares, add fuel surcharges, cut unprofitable flights and revise financial forecasts. Even carriers with hedges, like EasyJet, warn passengers will face higher fares by late summer.

2026-03-22T22:04:55.866929-07:00

Jet-fuel shock from Middle East conflict forces airlines to raise fares, add surcharges and cut capacity

Wall Street Journal

Carriers densify economy, expand premium cabins to lift yields Airlines are reshaping cabin configurations — shrinking economy seating and increasing premium capacity — in a bid to boost earnings, raise unit revenue and improve margins. The move emphasises expanded premium-economy and business-class layouts plus extra-legroom and ancillary-focused offerings targeting higher-yield travellers.

2026-03-22T22:00:30.754062-07:00

Carriers densify economy, expand premium cabins to lift yields

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United accelerates fleet renewal and premiumisation with 250+ new jets, A321 'Coastliner' and CRJ450

Porter to be inaugural carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, launching 12 routes on June 15, 2026

Etihad launches inaugural Airbus A350-1000 nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service

easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets

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