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Industry NewsIATA Report Says Engine Durability and Supply Constraints Are Eroding Efficiency Gains
Fuel-efficiency savings from modern aircraft engines are being partly offset by higher maintenance costs, parts shortages and limited aftermarket capacity, according to a new IATA report. A new IATA report says durabilit
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Aircraft NewsPoland’s 96-Aircraft Order to Create Largest Apache Fleet Outside US Army
Poland will acquire 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters under a $10 billion agreement signed in 2024, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. Poland signed a $10 billion agreement in 2024 to acquire 9
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Aircraft NewsBoeing Faces Rework on Roughly 30 Early 777-9 Airframes
Boeing must bring approximately 30 completed 777-9 airframes up to the aircraft’s final certified configuration as the first delivery slips to 2027. Boeing has roughly 30 completed 777-9 airframes that were built years b
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Airport NewsHeathrow Ranks Second Globally for International Scheduled Capacity
London Heathrow is the world’s second-busiest international airport by scheduled capacity in September 2026, with more than 4.3 million seats scheduled. London Heathrow Airport ranks as the world’s second-busiest interna
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Airline NewsAmerican Airlines and Condor Sign Interline Agreement
The agreement offers through checked baggage and protected connections, linking passengers with more than 150 cities through Condor’s U.S. transatlantic gateways. American Airlines has signed an interline agreement with
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Airline NewsDelta Concierge Expands to All SkyMiles Members
Delta has made its in-app Concierge digital assistant available to all SkyMiles Members, less than a year after its beta launch. Delta Concierge is now available to 100% of SkyMiles Members, marking a significant expansi
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Airline NewsDelta adds Boeing 787 Dreamliner to widebody fleet
Delta will add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience. The 787 will be a new fl
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Airline NewsDelta Air Lines Announces Major Fleet Expansion With New A350-1000 Order
Delta Air Lines has placed a significant order for the Airbus A350‑1000, marking one of the most notable widebody commitments by a U.S. carrier in recent years. The move signals Delta’s intention to strengthen its long‑h
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Airline NewsSouthwest Airlines Plans to Replace the Boeing 737-700 With the Boeing 737 MAX7
Southwest plans to replace the 737-700 with the 737 MAX7 due to the 737-700 being to costly. Southwest is the launch customer for the 737 MAX7, with over 200 orders for it.
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Airline NewsQantas Prepares for Delivery of Ultra‑Long‑Range A350‑1000 for Project Sunrise
Qantas is moving closer to launching its ambitious Project Sunrise flights with the upcoming delivery of its specially configured Airbus A350‑1000ULR aircraft. These jets are designed to operate nonstop routes such as Sy
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