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246 articlesPage 6 of 13Updated Apr 3, 2026

National Airlines Begins Test Flights for New Boeing 777-200 Freighter

National Airlines has begun test flights for its first Boeing 777-200F, part of a four-aircraft order to modernize its cargo fleet for 2026 service.

Apr 3, 20264 min
National Airlines Begins Test Flights for New Boeing 777-200 Freighter
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Royal Jordanian Accepts 787-9 and A321neo for Fleet Expansion

Royal Jordanian received its first Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo, significantly boosting capacity as it targets a 41-aircraft fleet by 2028.

Apr 3, 20265 min
Royal Jordanian Accepts 787-9 and A321neo for Fleet Expansion
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Ryanair Warns of Summer Cancellations Amid Europe Jet Fuel Shortage

Ryanair warns its summer flight schedule is at risk of cancellations due to potential jet fuel shortages in Europe linked to the Middle East conflict.

Apr 1, 20265 min
Ryanair Warns of Summer Cancellations Amid Europe Jet Fuel Shortage
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Qatar Airways Rebuilds Network to 120 Destinations by May 2026

Qatar Airways is rebuilding its flight schedule to over 120 destinations by May 2026, using dedicated corridors amid regional airspace closures.

Apr 1, 20264 min
Qatar Airways Rebuilds Network to 120 Destinations by May 2026
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Lufthansa to Ground A340s, 747s as Iran War Disrupts Fuel Supply

Lufthansa is preparing to ground up to 40 aircraft and cut capacity by 5% due to soaring jet fuel costs and shortages caused by the war in Iran.

Apr 1, 20264 min
Lufthansa to Ground A340s, 747s as Iran War Disrupts Fuel Supply
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Air China Resumes Direct Flights to Pyongyang After 6-Year Hiatus

Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, ending a six-year suspension and signaling North Korea's gradual border reopening.

Apr 1, 20265 min
Air China Resumes Direct Flights to Pyongyang After 6-Year Hiatus
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British Airways to Relaunch Melbourne Route via Kuala Lumpur in 2027

British Airways will relaunch daily London-Melbourne flights via Kuala Lumpur from January 9, 2027, marking a return after 20 years on the Kangaroo Route.

Apr 1, 20264 min
British Airways to Relaunch Melbourne Route via Kuala Lumpur in 2027
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China Eastern Airlines Begins Shanghai-Tashkent Direct Service

China Eastern Airlines launched a 4x weekly direct flight from Shanghai to Tashkent, expanding its Central Asia network under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Mar 31, 20264 min
China Eastern Airlines Begins Shanghai-Tashkent Direct Service
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Air India, Express Operate 20 Flights to West Asia Amid Conflict

Air India and Air India Express operated 20 flights to West Asia on March 30, offering passenger rebooking options amid regional conflict disruptions.

Mar 30, 20264 min
Air India, Express Operate 20 Flights to West Asia Amid Conflict
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Discover Airlines Launches Flights to Larnaca from Frankfurt & Munich

Discover Airlines launched its first flights to Larnaca, Cyprus, connecting the island with German hubs in Frankfurt and Munich for the first time.

Mar 30, 20264 min
Discover Airlines Launches Flights to Larnaca from Frankfurt & Munich
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Air India Deploys A350-900 on Key London Heathrow Route

Air India deploys its flagship Airbus A350-900 on the Delhi-London route, upgrading its product and boosting capacity as part of its fleet modernization.

Mar 30, 20264 min
Air India Deploys A350-900 on Key London Heathrow Route
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Air China Resumes Beijing-Pyongyang Flights After Six-Year Hiatus

Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year pause, marking a key step in North Korea's gradual reopening.

Mar 30, 20264 min
Air China Resumes Beijing-Pyongyang Flights After Six-Year Hiatus
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United Airlines Unveils 'Relax Row' Economy Beds for 2027 Long-Haul Debut

United Airlines will introduce 'Relax Row' lie-flat economy seats in 2027, a new product aimed at enhancing long-haul comfort and capturing mid-tier...

Mar 30, 20264 min
United Airlines Unveils 'Relax Row' Economy Beds for 2027 Long-Haul Debut
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EasyJet Flight Diverts to Malaga Over Gibraltar Engineer Shortage

EasyJet diverted a Manchester-Gibraltar flight to Malaga after a technical issue required an engineer inspection unavailable at Gibraltar Airport.

Mar 29, 20264 min
EasyJet Flight Diverts to Malaga Over Gibraltar Engineer Shortage
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Delta Extends ATL Travel Waiver Amid Severe TSA Delays from Shutdown

Delta Air Lines extends its travel waiver for Atlanta due to four-hour TSA security waits caused by a government shutdown, allowing penalty-free rebooking.

Mar 29, 20265 min
Delta Extends ATL Travel Waiver Amid Severe TSA Delays from Shutdown
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CAAC Approves 121,000 Weekly Flights for Summer-Autumn 2026 Season

China's CAAC approved its summer-autumn 2026 schedule, increasing international flights by 1.8% to 21,047 per week and expanding domestic routes.

Mar 29, 20264 min
CAAC Approves 121,000 Weekly Flights for Summer-Autumn 2026 Season
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Air Niugini Launches A220-300 Service on Port Moresby-Cairns Route

Air Niugini launched its inaugural international A220 flight to Cairns, boosting regional tourism with an injection of 65,000 annual seats.

Mar 28, 20265 min
Air Niugini Launches A220-300 Service on Port Moresby-Cairns Route
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United Airlines to Launch Relax Row Lie-Flat Economy Seats by 2027

United Airlines is launching Relax Row, a lie-flat economy couch, on over 200 widebody aircraft by 2030 to enhance long-haul passenger comfort.

Mar 28, 20265 min
United Airlines to Launch Relax Row Lie-Flat Economy Seats by 2027
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Southwest Alters 'Customer of Size' Policy, Ends Open Seating in Jan 2026

Southwest Airlines updated its 'Customer of Size' policy in January 2026, requiring pre-purchase of extra seats and ending its open seating tradition.

Mar 27, 20264 min
Southwest Alters 'Customer of Size' Policy, Ends Open Seating in Jan 2026
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beOnd to Launch All-Business A321 Flights to Maldives from London & Paris

beOnd will launch all-business A321 flights to the Maldives from London and Paris in Dec 2026, expanding its premium leisure network in Europe.

Mar 27, 20265 min
beOnd to Launch All-Business A321 Flights to Maldives from London & Paris
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