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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 has arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport to begin daily A380 operations on the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo route. The move elevates capacity and underscores Etihad’s continued use of the superjumbo for its flagship long-haul market into Japan.

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

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Qantas Project Sunrise locks in October 2027 launch—A350-1000ULR cabin reveals include a revised 33-inch legroom promise

2026-06-19T04:15:27.277449-07:00

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De Havilland delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300‑G to Ethiopian Airlines for remote regional connectivity

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

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Qatar Airways restores 85% of network ahead of Summer 2026, appoints new COO and CCO

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 has arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport to begin daily A380 operations on the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo route. The move elevates capacity and underscores Etihad’s continued use of the superjumbo for its flagship long-haul market into Japan.

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

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Avelo Airlines launches nonstop Cleveland–New Haven and Cleveland–Charlotte (Concord) Avelo Airlines has announced new nonstop service to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, adding routes to New Haven, Connecticut, and Charlotte / Concord, North Carolina. The announcement expands the carrier’s point-to-point network from a key Northeast/Mid-Atlantic hub.

2026-06-19T14:52:04.011498-07:00

Avelo Airlines launches nonstop Cleveland–New Haven and Cleveland–Charlotte (Concord)

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Air Transat launches nonstop Toronto–Tirana (TS422) as first non-stop North America–Albania link Air Transat has inaugurated its first-ever nonstop service between Toronto and Tirana, Albania, with inaugural flight TS422 operating on June 18, 2026. The new point-to-point route is positioned as part of the carrier’s summer programming, expanding direct North America–Balkan connectivity.

2026-06-19T09:13:23.558116-07:00

Air Transat launches nonstop Toronto–Tirana (TS422) as first non-stop North America–Albania link

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Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration Emirates is increasing Dubai–Accra service by four weekly flights from July 12, bringing Ghana operations to 11 weekly flights. In parallel, the FAA and EASA say they will deepen collaboration on aviation safety as industry technology advances and regulatory alignment becomes more important.

2026-06-19T06:38:54.652078-07:00

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration

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De Havilland delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300‑G to Ethiopian Airlines for remote regional connectivity De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300‑G (DHC‑6‑300‑G) aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, with a second airframe expected to follow. The new turboprop capacity is positioned to deepen coverage of Ethiopia’s and Africa’s more remote regional routes.

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

De Havilland delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300‑G to Ethiopian Airlines for remote regional connectivity

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Qantas Project Sunrise locks in October 2027 launch—A350-1000ULR cabin reveals include a revised 33-inch legroom promise As Qantas’ Project Sunrise nears launch, the carrier has unveiled its first custom Airbus A350-1000ULR for Sydney–London, targeting an October 2027 debut. New seat maps and first-class detailing shift the airline’s earlier 33-inch legroom pledge, adding extra-legroom seats instead.

2026-06-19T04:15:27.277449-07:00

Qantas Project Sunrise locks in October 2027 launch—A350-1000ULR cabin reveals include a revised 33-inch legroom promise

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Norse Atlantic adds Thailand capacity for Winter 2026/27 from the UK, Norway and Sweden Norse Atlantic Airways is expanding its Winter 2026/27 Thailand programme, increasing capacity departing from the UK, Norway and Sweden in response to continued customer demand for Southeast Asia travel. The carrier is also drawing on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft returned by IndiGo, enabling additional flying to Thailand.

2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00

Norse Atlantic adds Thailand capacity for Winter 2026/27 from the UK, Norway and Sweden

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easyJet launches 13 new Winter 2026/27 routes from eight UK airports, adding links to Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Egypt easyJet will add 13 routes from eight UK airports for the Winter 2026/27 season, placing new city-pairs including Finland, Denmark and Iceland on sale alongside services to Egypt, Spain, Germany and Switzerland. The carrier also announced specific new links from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Reykjavik and Kittilä.

2026-06-18T07:48:52.435201-07:00

easyJet launches 13 new Winter 2026/27 routes from eight UK airports, adding links to Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Egypt

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

Qantas Project Sunrise locks in October 2027 launch—A350-1000ULR cabin reveals include a revised 33-inch legroom promise

De Havilland delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300‑G to Ethiopian Airlines for remote regional connectivity

Qatar Airways restores 85% of network ahead of Summer 2026, appoints new COO and CCO

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