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Emirates retrofits first Airbus A380 with Starlink LEO inflight Wi‑Fi, sets 2 Gbps tier and free cabin rollout for 2026

Emirates has returned the first retrofitted Airbus A380—equipped with next-generation SpaceX Starlink hardware—to Dubai after installation and certification in Newquay, UK. The airline says the aircraft features 2 Gbps onboard connectivity and that free inflight Wi‑Fi across cabins will roll out in 2026.

2026-04-27T02:35:12.504805-07:00

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American Airlines regional jet evacuation after lavatory overflow sends toilet water down cabin aisle

2026-04-27T10:23:56.417403-07:00

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Emirates’ Tim Clark rejects Europe’s airline complaints, argues Gulf carriers were the missed long-haul opportunity

2026-04-27T10:23:29.571089-07:00

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JAL and GMO to trial humanoid robots for ground handling at Haneda in May

2026-04-27T04:34:31.984896-07:00

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American Airlines regional jet evacuation after lavatory overflow sends toilet water down cabin aisle Passengers on an American Airlines regional jet operated by PSA Airlines were evacuated on Saturday after toilet water from an overflowing lavatory began flowing through the cabin while the aircraft was still at the gate, awaiting takeoff. The engineer later described extensive repairs required to address the damage.

2026-04-27T10:23:56.417403-07:00

American Airlines regional jet evacuation after lavatory overflow sends toilet water down cabin aisle

Skift

Emirates’ Tim Clark rejects Europe’s airline complaints, argues Gulf carriers were the missed long-haul opportunity Emirates president Tim Clark dismisses European airline complaints about Gulf-carrier competition, saying rivals missed decades of opportunity to build long-haul networks. He frames Emirates’ growth as the result of choices Europe failed to make earlier, rather than a distortion created by Gulf carriers.

2026-04-27T10:23:29.571089-07:00

Emirates’ Tim Clark rejects Europe’s airline complaints, argues Gulf carriers were the missed long-haul opportunity

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JAL and GMO to trial humanoid robots for ground handling at Haneda in May Japan Airlines (JAL) and GMO Internet Group will launch a demonstration experiment next month using humanoid robots at Tokyo Haneda. The robots are intended to move passengers’ luggage and operate on ramps and in cabins to test labor-efficiency gains without modifying existing airport infrastructure.

2026-04-27T04:34:31.984896-07:00

JAL and GMO to trial humanoid robots for ground handling at Haneda in May

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Emirates retrofits first Airbus A380 with Starlink LEO inflight Wi‑Fi, sets 2 Gbps tier and free cabin rollout for 2026 Emirates has returned the first retrofitted Airbus A380—equipped with next-generation SpaceX Starlink hardware—to Dubai after installation and certification in Newquay, UK. The airline says the aircraft features 2 Gbps onboard connectivity and that free inflight Wi‑Fi across cabins will roll out in 2026.

2026-04-27T02:35:12.504805-07:00

Emirates retrofits first Airbus A380 with Starlink LEO inflight Wi‑Fi, sets 2 Gbps tier and free cabin rollout for 2026

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SWISS A330 engine fire aborts takeoff in Delhi; 6 injured during runway evacuation A SWISS A330-300 bound for Zurich was forced to reject takeoff at Indira Gandhi International Airport after an engine fire and an engine-related failure. The crew aborted the departure, stopped on the runway, and evacuated 228 passengers (including four infants) via emergency slides; six people were injured.

2026-04-26T13:22:07.234474-07:00

SWISS A330 engine fire aborts takeoff in Delhi; 6 injured during runway evacuation

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Viasat advances aviation multi-beam satcom with ViaSat-3 F2 in-orbit testing and AERA ground/antenna system Viasat says ViaSat-3 F2 is now in the middle of in-orbit testing, with the operator expecting the satellite’s capabilities to materially improve inflight connectivity. Alongside the spacecraft test campaign, Viasat also unveiled AERA, a new multi-beam ESA platform positioned for aviation connectivity use cases.

2026-04-26T10:34:13.048904-07:00

Viasat advances aviation multi-beam satcom with ViaSat-3 F2 in-orbit testing and AERA ground/antenna system

Breitflyte

Lufthansa Group ends free carry-on baggage on short-/medium-haul Europe flights via new entry tariff Lufthansa Group will introduce a new short-/medium-haul entry fare that does not include free carry-on baggage, ending the prior complimentary baggage entitlement for those routes. The change signals another shift toward charging for ancillary passenger benefits as the group continues premium-leaning pricing.

2026-04-26T07:21:55.276577-07:00

Lufthansa Group ends free carry-on baggage on short-/medium-haul Europe flights via new entry tariff

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Middle East-driven jet fuel shock triggers fare/baggage hikes and schedule cuts; analysts warn of route cancellations and wideni Rising jet fuel costs tied to renewed Middle East turbulence are pushing airlines to raise prices for seats and bags, trim capacity and profit forecasts, and publicly explore coordination options. Carrier statements and analysts’ warnings point to possible canceled routes as fuel tightens operating margins and share prices fall.

2026-04-26T05:22:03.380278-07:00

Middle East-driven jet fuel shock triggers fare/baggage hikes and schedule cuts; analysts warn of route cancellations and wideni

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Emirates retrofits first Airbus A380 with Starlink LEO inflight Wi‑Fi, sets 2 Gbps tier and free cabin rollout for 2026

American Airlines regional jet evacuation after lavatory overflow sends toilet water down cabin aisle

Emirates’ Tim Clark rejects Europe’s airline complaints, argues Gulf carriers were the missed long-haul opportunity

JAL and GMO to trial humanoid robots for ground handling at Haneda in May

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