Air France-KLM Accelerates Plan for 777-300ER Replacement
Air France-KLM is accelerating its decision on replacing its 59 Boeing 777-300ERs to secure future production slots amid a major fleet renewal push.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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Texas Court Allows American Airlines' $100M Claim Against JetBlue to Proceed
A Texas court has allowed American Airlines' $100 million claim against JetBlue to proceed, stemming from the dissolution of their Northeast Alliance.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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Air Albania Failure Caps Decades of Albanian Airline Bankruptcies
Air Albania's 2025 collapse is the latest in a series of airline bankruptcies in Albania, a market marked by intense low-cost carrier competition.
Feb 22, 20265 min
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Emirates Refits High-Density A380 Fleet for Premium Economy
Emirates is retrofitting its high-density A380 fleet, reducing total seats from 615 to 569 to add a premium economy cabin and expand business class.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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United Overhauls MileagePlus Earn Rates Effective April 2026
United Airlines is overhauling MileagePlus, reducing earn rates for general members while boosting rewards for co-branded credit card holders from April 2026.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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Brazil's Azul Exits Chapter 11 After Completing Restructuring
Brazilian airline Azul has formally exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a restructuring that cut $2.5 billion in debt and raised significant new capital.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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Qatar Airways CEO Resets Airbus Relations After A350 Dispute
Qatar Airways' new CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, is resetting its Airbus ties after the A350 dispute, signaling a new era of collaboration for the airline.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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Leaked Slides Reveal United's Strategy to Dominate Chicago O'Hare Hub
Leaked United Airlines slides reveal an aggressive strategy to dominate Chicago O'Hare, mocking rival American Airlines' hub and its reported financial losses.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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United Airlines Overhauls MileagePlus, Cuts Rewards for Non-Cardholders
United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus program, cutting mileage earning rates for non-credit cardholders by 40% starting in April 2026.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways Orders 40 Boeing 787s for Long-Haul Expansion
Vietnamese startup Sun PhuQuoc Airways ordered up to 40 Boeing 787-9s in Vietnam's largest widebody deal, signaling major long-haul ambitions.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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Airbus Targets Record 870 Aircraft Deliveries in 2026 After Strong 2025
Airbus targets a record 870 aircraft deliveries in 2026, building on a strong 2025 financial performance with €73.4 billion in revenue.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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American Airlines Increases Second Checked Bag Fee for Airport Payments
American Airlines is increasing its second checked bag fee to $50 for airport payments, encouraging passengers to prepay online to save time and money.
Feb 20, 20263 min
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American Airlines Selects CFM Engines for Future A321neo Fleet
American Airlines has selected CFM's LEAP-1A engines to power its future A321neo fleet, solidifying its narrowbody modernization strategy.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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Women in Aviation Nigeria Reports 40% Female Managerial Workforce
Women in Aviation Nigeria reports women now hold 40% of managerial roles, citing favorable government policies and a focus on work-life balance.
Feb 20, 20263 min
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Indonesia's Weak Domestic Market Slows SE Asia Aviation Recovery
Indonesia's domestic air travel market is contracting due to fleet issues and weak demand, slowing the aviation recovery across Southeast Asia.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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American Airlines Stock Falls as Fuel Costs Threaten 2026 Earnings Target
American Airlines (AAL) shares fell over 5% as rising crude oil prices pressured margins, placing its 2026 earnings per share target under scrutiny.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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Arbitrator Finalizes Air Canada Flight Attendant Wages, Ends Labour Dispute
An arbitrator has finalized wage rates for Air Canada flight attendants, officially ending a protracted labour dispute involving the airline and its union.
Feb 19, 20263 min
BUSINESS
Histadrut Declares Labor Dispute Over Wizz Air's Tel Aviv Hub Plan
Israel's Histadrut labor federation has declared a labor dispute over Wizz Air's plan for a Tel Aviv hub, citing threats to local workers' job security.
Feb 19, 20263 min
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways Orders 40 Boeing 787-9s for Vietnam Expansion
New Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has ordered up to 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to launch long-haul routes from its Phu Quoc Island hub.
Feb 19, 20262 min
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Vietnam Airlines Finalizes Order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Vietnam Airlines has finalized an order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support significant route growth driven by rising air travel demand in Southeast Asia.
Feb 19, 20263 min
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