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American receives first Airbus A321XLR (N303NY) at DFW, to start on premium domestic routes before transatlantic launch

American Airlines’ first Airbus A321XLR, registration N303NY, landed at Dallas/Fort Worth after a ferry flight from Hamburg, marking the type’s debut on US soil following lengthy delays. The carrier will initially deploy the XLR on premium domestic sectors, then expand to transatlantic services.

2025-10-22T09:16:30.562930-07:00

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Air France to launch seasonal nonstop Paris–Las Vegas service from 15 April 2026

2025-10-22T06:20:51.572823-07:00

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Discover Airlines to introduce four A350-900s from mid‑2027 as fleet expands to 40 aircraft

2025-10-16T02:12:05.729798-07:00

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Riyadh Air to begin daily Riyadh–London Heathrow service 26 Oct 2025; phased invite‑only start and Sfeer loyalty unveiled

2025-10-08T05:00:36.180823-07:00

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Argentum Airways approved to assume Silver Airways' operating certificates Argentum Airways has been approved to assume Silver Airways’ operating certificates, a regulatory milestone that permits the new carrier to take over Silver’s operational authority. The approval paves the way for Argentum to move forward with plans to operate scheduled regional services formerly held by Silver.

2025-10-22T11:08:44.781880-07:00

Argentum Airways approved to assume Silver Airways' operating certificates

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American receives first Airbus A321XLR (N303NY) at DFW, to start on premium domestic routes before transatlantic launch American Airlines’ first Airbus A321XLR, registration N303NY, landed at Dallas/Fort Worth after a ferry flight from Hamburg, marking the type’s debut on US soil following lengthy delays. The carrier will initially deploy the XLR on premium domestic sectors, then expand to transatlantic services.

2025-10-22T09:16:30.562930-07:00

American receives first Airbus A321XLR (N303NY) at DFW, to start on premium domestic routes before transatlantic launch

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Air France to launch seasonal nonstop Paris–Las Vegas service from 15 April 2026 Air France will inaugurate a seasonal nonstop between Paris–Charles de Gaulle and Las Vegas Harry Reid from 15 April 2026, operating three weekly rotations with Airbus A350 equipment. The route is the carrier’s 19th U.S. destination and expands its transatlantic premium network.

2025-10-22T06:20:51.572823-07:00

Air France to launch seasonal nonstop Paris–Las Vegas service from 15 April 2026

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Iberia and Pegasus launch codeshare linking Madrid–Istanbul and expanding access to Portugal and Brazil Iberia and Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus have launched a codeshare that links Madrid–Istanbul services and expands onward connections between Spain, Türkiye, Portugal and Brazil. Iberia customers can book Madrid–Istanbul on Pegasus and connect across Türkiye; Pegasus customers gain access to 13 Iberia destinations including Palma, Lanzarote, Lisbon and São Paulo.

2025-10-22T02:11:04.939421-07:00

Iberia and Pegasus launch codeshare linking Madrid–Istanbul and expanding access to Portugal and Brazil

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flydubai formalises seven interline agreements, expands partner network to 40 flydubai formalised seven interline agreements with carriers across Europe and Asia, raising its interline partners to 40. The deals — with Aegean, ITA Airways, Air China, China Eastern, Hainan, Sichuan and Myanmar Airways International — provide access to 30+ European and 90+ Asian onward destinations including Amsterdam, Beijing and Zanzibar.

2025-10-21T09:42:41.116762-07:00

flydubai formalises seven interline agreements, expands partner network to 40

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Qatar Airways launches three-weekly nonstop Doha–Red Sea service to Saudi Arabia Qatar Airways has started three weekly nonstop flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI), marking the carrier’s inaugural service to the west‑coast luxury tourism destination. Flights are operated in partnership with daa International and aim to boost connectivity for Saudi tourism.

2025-10-21T08:44:03.276120-07:00

Qatar Airways launches three-weekly nonstop Doha–Red Sea service to Saudi Arabia

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United Nigeria to launch international services in mid‑Q4 2025 United Nigeria Airlines will launch its first international services in mid‑Q4 2025, marking the carrier’s transition from domestic and regional operations to overseas routes. The move positions the airline to compete on international West African corridors and reflects accelerating network expansion across Nigeria’s carrier landscape.

2025-10-21T02:14:47.730025-07:00

United Nigeria to launch international services in mid‑Q4 2025

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China Eastern to resume Shanghai Pudong–Delhi service Nov. 9 after five‑year hiatus China Eastern will resume Shanghai Pudong–Delhi scheduled service from Nov. 9, ending a near five‑year suspension. The airline will operate three weekly round trips (Wed/Sat/Sun) with an A330‑200, scheduled at 7h25 Shanghai→Delhi and 5h45 Delhi→Shanghai, and will be sole operator on the route.

2025-10-20T21:23:13.383108-07:00

China Eastern to resume Shanghai Pudong–Delhi service Nov. 9 after five‑year hiatus

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