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Aer Lingus launches nonstop Dublin–Raleigh-Durham with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

Aer Lingus has started its inaugural nonstop service between Dublin (DUB) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU), offering one-stop connectivity to the UK and Europe via Dublin. The route operates up to five times weekly with an Airbus A321XLR and launches ahead of the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic.

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

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Etihad to quintuples mainland China presence with five new routes, adding 28 weekly flights to reach 35

2026-04-13T04:08:04.330609-07:00

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Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress

2026-04-13T04:57:18.563437-07:00

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Heathrow: Middle East passenger traffic collapses 51% in March as Persian Gulf airspace closures disrupt Iran-linked operations

2026-04-13T01:24:52.067228-07:00

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Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its opposition to a planned Philippine Airlines service between Manila (MNL) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) after US approval of the route plan. The change clears a key regulatory hurdle that had been tied to broader access and capacity competition around ORD.

2026-04-13T13:58:17.473370-07:00

Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service

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Aer Lingus launches nonstop Dublin–Raleigh-Durham with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights Aer Lingus has started its inaugural nonstop service between Dublin (DUB) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU), offering one-stop connectivity to the UK and Europe via Dublin. The route operates up to five times weekly with an Airbus A321XLR and launches ahead of the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic.

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

Aer Lingus launches nonstop Dublin–Raleigh-Durham with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

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India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth India is backing its UDAN regional air connectivity scheme with a $3 billion package aimed at expanding flights and improving links to smaller cities and airports. While the program is not yet drawing “large numbers,” its track record suggests the approach can scale—if implementation follows through.

2026-04-13T06:34:40.656219-07:00

India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth

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Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress Qantas has unveiled its first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR, rolling off Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse and entering ground and flight testing (registered F-WZNK). Delivery is targeted for late 2026 ahead of the launch of ultra-long-range services. The airline also says demand remains strong for Heathrow–Perth direct departures that avoid the Gulf, with routes of up to 22 hours.

2026-04-13T04:57:18.563437-07:00

Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress

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Etihad to quintuples mainland China presence with five new routes, adding 28 weekly flights to reach 35 Etihad Airways says it will scale its mainland China network from one destination to six, introducing daily service to Shanghai Pudong from October. It will add routes to Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shandong and Chengdu in March, increasing capacity by 28 weekly flights to 35 weekly total.

2026-04-13T04:08:04.330609-07:00

Etihad to quintuples mainland China presence with five new routes, adding 28 weekly flights to reach 35

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Heathrow: Middle East passenger traffic collapses 51% in March as Persian Gulf airspace closures disrupt Iran-linked operations Heathrow reported a 51% year-on-year drop in March passenger numbers between the airport and the Middle East, with Middle East traffic falling to 294M passengers. Asia and Africa routes rose sharply, helped by more transfer flows as airlines re-shifted networks amid airspace closures and strike/drones threats.

2026-04-13T01:24:52.067228-07:00

Heathrow: Middle East passenger traffic collapses 51% in March as Persian Gulf airspace closures disrupt Iran-linked operations

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Route Network Update: Iberia’s network changes, fleet moves and aircraft order activity Operator news updates consolidate Iberia’s route network changes alongside fleet developments and aircraft order activity, spanning start-ups, bankruptcies, and broader industry moves that can reshape capacity and competitive positioning. The coverage is designed to track how Iberia adjusts network deployment over the near term.

2026-04-12T17:54:08.599530-07:00

Route Network Update: Iberia’s network changes, fleet moves and aircraft order activity

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Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026) Air France-KLM says Air France will move all Paris domestic and international departures to Charles de Gaulle (CDG), except some Corsica routes under a public service obligation, as Transavia is positioned as the Group’s reference operator. Separately, Air France’s 2026 summer schedule highlights increased long-haul capacity with a focus on the Americas.

2026-04-10T08:40:25.783373-07:00

Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026)

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Aer Lingus launches nonstop Dublin–Raleigh-Durham with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

Etihad to quintuples mainland China presence with five new routes, adding 28 weekly flights to reach 35

Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress

Heathrow: Middle East passenger traffic collapses 51% in March as Persian Gulf airspace closures disrupt Iran-linked operations

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