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August 17, 2026
Future D-ACAA is now in final assembly at Mirabel, with delivery scheduled for November and commercial service expected in 2027
Byline: Infodefensa Baker McKenzie takes over talks with Airbus unionsAt the same time, the group has hired the law firm Baker McKenzie to have a team of lawyers personally lead…
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British Airways (BA) was involved in an incident at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) before flight BA585 was due to depart for London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The flight was operated by an Airbus…
Delta will open the first direct route between Austin (Texas) and Paris-CDG on 27 March 2027, using an Airbus A330-900neo.
SkyDrive Inc has announced that Stéphane Ginoux has joined SkyDrive as an advisor, effective August 1, 2026. In his previous role, Ginoux was concurrently the President of Airbus Japan and the Head…
airBaltic is scaling back its fleet ambitions, targeting around 36 Airbus A220-300s by the end of 2026 and approximately 40 by 2031, with Riga remaining its primary hub and other bases focused on…
SkyDrive has appointed Stéphane Ginoux, former President of Airbus Japan and Head of Airbus operations in North Asia, as an The post Former Airbus Japan President Stéphane Ginoux Joins SkyDrive as…
At Milan-Malpensa Airport, a baggage container caught fire on Sunday afternoon, shortly before it was due to be loaded onto a British Airways Airbus A321neo. The jet, with the…
Air France is now offering the brand-new La Première cabin on flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Francisco International Airport. This extraordinary new product…
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Virgin Atlantic will take delivery of another Airbus A330 Neo in early September. The newest fleet member is named Champagne Supernova and carries the British registration G-VMAN, a nod to…
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The two types are among the most sought-after airliners on the market.
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August 16, 2026
France has equipped its Gendarmerie, a force equivalent in Spain to the Guardia Civil or in Italy to the Carabinieri, with resources as significant as high-capacity 4x4 armored vehicles. Its…
American Airlines launches its shortest Airbus A321XLR flight between Philadelphia and Boston with premium cabins and new service. The post American Airlines Adds Shortest Airbus A321XLR Flight…
Delta Air Lines (DL) is reconsidering the ideal size of its domestic First Class cabins after an unusual Airbus A321neo configuration produced stronger paid demand than expected. The post Delta’s 44…
The carrier is deploying the type on both domestic and international flights.
Air France elevates its La Première lounge in Paris-CDG: Alain Ducasse gastronomy, an enlarged Sisley spa, exceptional design and a work by Jean-Michel Othoniel.
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United Airlines turns the middle seat into a shared tray table in the Economy Plus row of its Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
Emirates will deploy its four-class Airbus A380 to Delhi from 25 October. Premium Economy will be offered on all Dubai-Delhi flights.
Aircalin's first Airbus A350-900 has received its tail fin in the new livery in Toulouse. Here's the production schedule ahead of its delivery in December 2026.
Delta doubles down on long-haul luxury with a premium-heavy A330neo layout aimed at top transatlantic routes.
The jet flew to three different UK airports at the start of the month.
A problem with a toilet turned Delta flight DL81 from Paris to Seattle on Thursday (August 13) into a nearly 20-hour journey. The Airbus A330-900, carrying 209 passengers, first had to divert to…
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August 15, 2026
An ultra long range narrowbody on a short hop reveals cabin tech, larger screens, and enhanced in-seat power options.
easyJet cabin crew strike cancels flights across France as unions demand stable schedules during the busy holiday weekend. The post easyJet Cabin Crew Strike Cancels Flights Across France During…
A second Air India (AI) flight has suffered a hydraulic malfunction within 10 days, after the pilots of an Airbus A320 operating from Bangkok to New Delhi aborted the departure on Thursday evening…
Pratt & Whitney has been working relentlessly on its HS+ retrofit kit, but will it finally see an end to the A320neo's engine durability issues?
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Air France introduced its renovated La Première cabin on 14 August on daily Paris-Charles de Gaulle–San Francisco flights, operated with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Air France introduced its renovated La Première cabin on the daily Paris-Charles de Gaulle–San Francisco flights, operated with Boeing 777-300ERs, as of August 14.
While the majority of A350 operators around the world have 9-abreast seating in economy class, there are but a few airlines in the world operating the type with a 10-abreast seat configuration…
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