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Emirates to debut the Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from 25 October, adding a third Indian A380 gateway

Emirates will begin deploying its Airbus A380 on flights between Dubai (DXB) and Delhi (DEL) starting 25 October. Delhi becomes the third Indian gateway served by the airline’s double-decker fleet, as Emirates also continues A380 retrofits and shifts some Kolkata operations to the A350 from October.

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2026-07-09T04:30:02.547450-07:00

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On-time performance can mask schedule fragility: new analysis tracks delay propagation and quantifies “data gaps” at $110 per mi

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2026-07-09T05:16:13.301862-07:00

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Wizz Air to open bases in Madrid and Valencia and launch Spain domestic flying from November

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2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

IAG invests in exosuit wearable robotics startup to protect baggage handlers during loading

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2026-07-09T00:59:18.054021-07:00

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On-time performance can mask schedule fragility: new analysis tracks delay propagation and quantifies “data gaps” at $110 per mi The article argues that airlines’ headline on-time % metrics can hide underlying schedule brittleness and the way delays propagate through networks. It highlights that improving visibility into disruption dynamics—rather than only final punctuality—has measurable value, citing a cost of $110 per minute for data gaps.

2026-07-09T05:16:13.301862-07:00

On-time performance can mask schedule fragility: new analysis tracks delay propagation and quantifies “data gaps” at $110 per mi

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Emirates to debut the Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from 25 October, adding a third Indian A380 gateway Emirates will begin deploying its Airbus A380 on flights between Dubai (DXB) and Delhi (DEL) starting 25 October. Delhi becomes the third Indian gateway served by the airline’s double-decker fleet, as Emirates also continues A380 retrofits and shifts some Kolkata operations to the A350 from October.

2026-07-09T04:30:02.547450-07:00

Emirates to debut the Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from 25 October, adding a third Indian A380 gateway

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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IAG invests in exosuit wearable robotics startup to protect baggage handlers during loading British Airways’ parent company, IAG, has made a strategic investment in a wearable robotics startup developing an exosuit intended to reduce injury risk for baggage handlers. The wearable is set to be tested in ground-operations use cases tied to baggage handling workflows.

2026-07-09T00:59:18.054021-07:00

IAG invests in exosuit wearable robotics startup to protect baggage handlers during loading

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Wizz Air to open bases in Madrid and Valencia and launch Spain domestic flying from November Wizz Air says it will open two new bases in Spain—Madrid and Valencia—starting in November, marking its first entry into Spain’s domestic market. The carrier will add year-round routes from London Luton to Málaga, Granada and Asturias, expanding its UK–Spain network to 11 destinations and unveiling 20 new European routes from just $16.

2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

Wizz Air to open bases in Madrid and Valencia and launch Spain domestic flying from November

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China Eastern makes free in-flight Wi-Fi standard across its wide-body fleet China Eastern Airlines, along with subsidiary Shanghai Airlines, is rolling out complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi on every wide-body aircraft. The move standardizes onboard connectivity across the airlines’ wide-body operations, eliminating any paywall for passengers on equipped aircraft.

2026-07-08T22:14:01.088736-07:00

China Eastern makes free in-flight Wi-Fi standard across its wide-body fleet

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China Eastern Airlines Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi Across Entire Wide-Body Fleet

2026-07-08T22:14:01.088736-07:00

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Philippines' Cebu Pacific wins trademark suit against MOVE

2026-07-08T16:13:55.647800-07:00

Philippines' Cebu Pacific wins

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US DOT moves to relax airline fare advertising rules The US Department of Transportation is pursuing changes to relax air fare advertising rules, shifting how airlines may present pricing in sales and marketing. The move is aimed at easing compliance requirements tied to fare presentation, potentially affecting how fares are displayed during booking and comparison.

2026-07-08T08:31:49.881026-07:00

US DOT moves to relax airline fare advertising rules

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