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Air New Zealand reactivates its last stored Boeing 787-9, ending Trent 1000 spare-part fallout

Air New Zealand has brought its final Boeing 787-9 out of long-term storage at Alice Springs back into service, completing a previously widebody-wide grounding driven by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 spare-part shortages. The airline is now positioned to pursue targeted widebody capacity growth with the 787-9 fleet fully operational.

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2026-07-03T01:44:14.049906-07:00

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American Airlines pilots criticize reimbursement policy tied to Uber Black for hotel transfers

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2026-07-03T12:59:10.742705-07:00

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Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co

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2026-07-03T03:15:50.499263-07:00

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Schiphol selects three ground-handling providers and cuts platform to a new handling model from next year

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2026-07-03T02:29:17.183711-07:00

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Flight attendants reportedly refuse to opt into TSA’s biometric “line-skipping” program amid consent concerns Flight attendants are reportedly declining to consent to biometric data sharing with the U.S. federal government to participate in a TSA system that enables expedited screening by skipping portions of security checks. The TSA program is being rolled out progressively at U.S. airports, tying labor participation to biometric enrollment.

2026-07-04T11:14:30.994947-07:00

Flight attendants reportedly refuse to opt into TSA’s biometric “line-skipping” program amid consent concerns

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American Airlines pilots criticize reimbursement policy tied to Uber Black for hotel transfers American Airlines pilots have raised criticism of the carrier’s handling of new operational expenses, including a dispute over whether the airline will reimburse them for ground trips between airports and layover hotels using Uber Black. Pilots say the practice reflects broader “new issues” affecting day-to-day travel.

2026-07-03T12:59:10.742705-07:00

American Airlines pilots criticize reimbursement policy tied to Uber Black for hotel transfers

politico.eu

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Von der Leyen acknowledges “technical problems” in new EU entry/exit border checks, with airlines citing EES-linked delays European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said there are “technical problems” affecting the rollout of new EU airport border checks. Airlines attribute hours-long passenger queues and missed connecting flights to issues with the Entry/Exit System, underscoring operational spillovers at EU airports.

2026-07-03T09:47:43.133468-07:00

Von der Leyen acknowledges “technical problems” in new EU entry/exit border checks, with airlines citing EES-linked delays

FlightGlobal

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Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co Airbus is starting flight-testing of the A350 for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, targeting ambitious nonstop Sydney–London service. The plan includes novel single-bound routing concepts over new tracks (“kangaroo routes”) and a cabin showcase aligned to the long-haul mission profile.

2026-07-03T03:15:50.499263-07:00

Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co

FlightGlobal

1 source

Schiphol selects three ground-handling providers and cuts platform to a new handling model from next year Amsterdam Schiphol’s operator has chosen three ground-handling firms to replace a larger roster, aiming to address underlying structural issues and improve service efficiency. The airport plans to halve the number of providers from next year after concluding the current model has contributed to quality problems.

2026-07-03T02:29:17.183711-07:00

Schiphol selects three ground-handling providers and cuts platform to a new handling model from next year

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Air New Zealand reactivates its last stored Boeing 787-9, ending Trent 1000 spare-part fallout Air New Zealand has brought its final Boeing 787-9 out of long-term storage at Alice Springs back into service, completing a previously widebody-wide grounding driven by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 spare-part shortages. The airline is now positioned to pursue targeted widebody capacity growth with the 787-9 fleet fully operational.

2026-07-03T01:44:14.049906-07:00

Air New Zealand reactivates its last stored Boeing 787-9, ending Trent 1000 spare-part fallout

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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EU convenes urgent talks on Entry/Exit System as summer queues spark airline and airport calls for suspension powers EU officials have scheduled an urgent meeting with airlines and airports over growing Entry/Exit System (EES) border-check wait times ahead of the July–August peak. Airlines and airports are asking for EU-or member-state flexibility to suspend new checks when queues deteriorate, as Ryanair cites delays of up to five hours or more at multiple airports.

2026-07-02T06:29:24.150978-07:00

EU convenes urgent talks on Entry/Exit System as summer queues spark airline and airport calls for suspension powers

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ALPA-represented Delta pilots launch passenger-facing reliability warning amid summer delay/cancellation concerns and contract n Delta pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association have launched a public website advising customers of likely summer flight delays and cancellations. The move comes as reliability issues and early contract talks with Delta management heighten tensions, with pilots positioning the effort as a direct response to passenger frustration.

2026-07-02T05:46:09.919501-07:00

ALPA-represented Delta pilots launch passenger-facing reliability warning amid summer delay/cancellation concerns and contract n

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