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Geneva targets its first South American route for 2Q27

Geneva is targeting the launch of its first South American route in the second quarter of 2027. The report does not identify a confirmed airline or destination, leaving the route’s commercial details and operating plans unspecified.

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Airbus A350-1000ULR sets commercial-airliner distance record as Qantas prepares Project Sunrise

The A350-1000ULR flew 12,503 nautical miles nonstop on a 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, setting a Guinness World Record for distance by a commercial airliner. Qantas plans to use the type for Project Sunrise; from its October 2027 launch, flights QF1 and QF2 are set to become nonstop Sydney–London services, replacing the current Singapore stop.

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Nigeria’s Xejet targets Saudi Arabia flights in first quarter of 2027

Nigerian airline Xejet plans to begin international service to Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2027, targeting business, leisure and Umrah travelers, according to a company statement reported by local media. The announcement outlines an international expansion plan, though no routes, frequencies or aircraft details were disclosed.

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SKY Airline drops Santiago–Punta Cana route amid XLR setback

Chile’s SKY Airline is dropping its Santiago–Punta Cana service as it faces a setback involving its XLR plans. The change removes a long-haul route from the carrier’s network; the available report does not specify the route’s final operating date or the nature of the setback.

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Cape Air renews Essential Air Service from Lebanon, New Hampshire

Cape Air has renewed its Essential Air Service (EAS) service from Lebanon, New Hampshire. The announcement extends the carrier’s role in providing federally supported air service to the community; the available report does not specify the renewal’s duration, routes or operating terms.

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ITA Airways to return to Milan Malpensa with Lima route

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ITA Airways to return to Milan Malpensa with Lima route

ITA Airways is set to resume service from Milan Malpensa with a route to Lima, restoring the airport to its network for the South American destination. The available report provides no timing, frequency or capacity details, limiting assessment of the route’s scale and operational impact.

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Finnair traffic rose 10.9% in October as it prepares to take over service to five Finnish cities in 2028

Finnair carried 1.15 million passengers in October, with capacity and traffic increasing across most international markets. Separately, it plans to begin commercial service to five Finnish cities at the end of February 2028, when current public service obligation routes expire, using consistent schedules and multi-stop flights to pursue commercial viability.