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JetBlue and Barclays Rollout Enhanced Benefits for Premier Co-branded Credit Cardholders
JetBlue has today announced the rollout of enhanced benefits for the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard, issued by Barclays. The new benefits include a faster path to Mosaic, a limited-time offer for 100,000 TrueBlue points, and more.
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Alaska Airlines Fully Adopts Boeing’s Virtual Airplane Training Platform
Boeing has today announced that Alaska Airlines is advancing their pilot training with the full adoption of the company's Virtual Airplane training platform.
4 hours ago2 min read


Azorra Announces Acquisition of DAE’s Airbus A220-300 Orderbook
Azorra has today announced that they have acquired Dubai Aerospace Enterprise’s (DAE’s) Airbus A220-300 orderbook, which includes eight of the type, including two currently on lease to TAAG Angola Airlines. TAAG Angola Airlines Airbus A220-300 - Courtesy Airbus On Tuesday (May 5, 2026), Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based aircraft lessor Azorra announced that they have acquired an orderbook of Airbus A220-300’s from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The acquisition includes eight
10 hours ago2 min read


Voncierge Enters U.S. Market with AI-Powered, Human Augmented Customer Service for Airports
Voncierge, an AI-powered, human-augmented customer service platform for high-traffic environments, has today announced the launch of its AI concierge for the U.S. market in partnership with Autonomous Alliance.
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JetBlue Launches 11 New Destination from Fort Lauderdale, Offers Free Spirit Status Match
JetBlue has today announced an expansion of their Fort Lauderdale focus city with 11 new routes, helping to fill the gap left by Spirit Airlines. The carrier will also offer status match for Spirit Silver and Gold loyalty program members.
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Emirates Restores 96 Percent of Global Network from Dubai
Emirates has today announced that they have restored 96 percent of their global network from Dubai, marking a nearly full return of operations to before the start of the conflict with Iran. Emirates Flagship Airbus A380 - Courtesy Emirates On Monday (May 4, 2026), Emirates marked a near-full return of operations from Dubai, with 96 percent of their global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the carrier has progressively resumed service
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EgyptAir Takes Delivery of Their First of 18 Boeing 737-8 MAX Airplanes
Boeing has today announced that EgyptAir has taken delivery of their first of 18 737-8 MAX airplanes on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital.
3 days ago2 min read


Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations, Competitors Step in to Assist Stranded Passengers
Spirit Airlines has today announced that all flights have been canceled, and they have started the orderly wind down of all operations. Competitors such as American Airlines, United Airlines JetBlue and Frontier Airlines will assist stranded passengers. Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations on Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Courtesy Spirit Airlines On Saturday (May 2, 2026), Spirit Airlines announced that all flights have been canceled, and they have started the orderly wind-down of al
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United Airlines Expands Inflight Entertainment Offer with the Addition of a Dedicated Peacock Channel
United Airlines has today announced an expansion of their inflight entertainment offer with the addition of NBCUniversal’s Peacock channel, bringing fan-favorite shows and series onboard.
4 days ago2 min read


Air Canada Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Profit of $48 Million or $0.16 per Diluted Share
Air Canada has reported a first quarter 2026 net profit of $48 million or $0.16 per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 11.3 percent to $5.8 billion. At March 31, 2026, the carrier had total liquidity of $8.8 billion. Air Canada Airbus A350-1000 Rendering - Courtesy Air Canada On Thursday (April 30, 2026), Air Canada reported their first quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2026. The carrier reported a first quarter net profit of $4
5 days ago2 min read


American Airlines Celebrates Return to Venezuela with First Miami to Caracas Flight
American Airlines has today announced a significant milestone by reconnecting the U.S. with Venezuela for the first time in seven years. Flight 3599, an Envoy Air Embraer E175, departed Miami (MIA) at 10:11 bound for Caracas (CCS).
5 days ago2 min read


Biman Bangladesh Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Four 737-8 MAX Jets
Boeing has today announced that Biman Bangladesh airlines has ordered 14 new airplanes, including eight 787-10 Dreamliners, two 787-9s, and four 737-8 MAX jets.
5 days ago2 min read


Avelo Airlines Celebrates Milestone Fifth Anniversary
This week Avelo Airlines is celebrating the fifth anniversary of their first flight, which took to the skies on April 28, 2021. In May 2024, the carrier also took flight at Lakeland International Airport, introducing affordable air service to Polk County travelers.
5 days ago2 min read


Emirates Launches DIY TV Gameshow Parody Showcasing Retrofit and Luxury Inflight Experience
Emirates has today announced the launch of ‘DIY Dubai,’ a new gameshow parody video showcasing the carrier’s groundbreaking retrofit program and luxury inflight experience.
5 days ago2 min read


LOT Polish Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Gdansk to Brussels, Oslo and Bergen
LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the launch of new direct service from Gdansk to Brussels, Oslo and Bergen, operating four, five and three times per week, respectively.
5 days ago2 min read


Airbus Announces the Appointment of Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President of Strategy
Airbus has announced the appointment of Eric Kirstetter as EVP of Strategy, effective May 18, 2026. He joins Airbus from Roland Berger, a global strategy consulting firm. Airbus' New SVP of Strategy, Eric Kirstetter - Courtesy Airbus On Thursday (April 30, 2026), Airbus announced the appointment of Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective May 18, 2026. He will succeed Matthieu Louvot, who was recently nominated as CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Mr. Kirs
6 days ago1 min read


American Airlines Unveils Commemorative America250 Aircraft Livery at DFW
American Airlines has today unveiled their commemorative America250 aircraft at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The aircraft will now fly from DFW to Miami to service the carrier’s inaugural flight from Miami to Caracas, Venezuela.
6 days ago2 min read


AerCap Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Profit of $818 Million or $4.96 per Diluted Share
AerCap Holdings has reported a first quarter 2026 net profit of $818 million or $4.96 per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 2.0 percent to $1.68 billion. AerCap Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results - Courtesy AerCap On Wednesday (April 29, 2026), AerCap Holding reported their first quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2026. The company reported a first quarter 2026 net profit of $818 million or $4.96 per diluted share on a
6 days ago2 min read


JetBlue Adds New Redemption Benefits to China Airlines Partnership
JetBlue has today announced the addition of TrueBlue redemption benefits to their existing interline partnership with Taiwan-based China Airlines. JetBlue adds TrueBlue Redemptions to Interline Partnership with China Airlines – Photo Credit: Airbus On Wednesday (April 29, 2026), JetBlue announced the addition of TrueBlue redemptions to their existing interline partnership with Taiwan-based China Airlines, giving customers new ways to use their points to explore destinations a
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easyJet and Rolls-Royce Successfully Complete 100 Percent Hydrogen Aero Engine Test
easyJet has announced the successful completion of an industry-first 100 percent hydrogen aviation fuel test in partnership with Rolls-Royce. During the test, a modified Pearl 15 engine ran only on hydrogen at full take-off power at NASA’s Stennis Space Center.
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SCAT Airlines Orders Five Boeing 737-9 MAX Jets
Boeing has today announced that Kazakhstan-based SCAT Airlines has ordered five 737-9 MAX airplanes. The carrier has also converted five 737-8s from a previous order to the larger 737-9 variant. SCAT Airlines Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 MAX Airplane Rendering - Courtesy Boeing On Wednesday (April 29, 2026), Boeing announced that Shymkent, Kazakhstan-based carrier SCAT Airlines has ordered five 737-9 MAX airplanes. Additionally, the carrier converted five Boeing 737-8s from a pr
6 days ago2 min read


Copa Airlines Orders up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX Family Jets
Boeing has today announced that Copa Airlines has ordered 40 737 MAX airplanes, and has also secured options for up to 20 more. This order was previously listed as unidentified on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries website.
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Airbus Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Profit of €586 Million or €0.74 per Share
Airbus has reported a first quarter 2026 net profit of €586 million or €0.74 per share on a year-over-year decline in revenue of 7.0 percent to €12.7 billion. At March 31, 2026, the company had a consolidated net cash position of €9.8 billion.
Apr 282 min read


United Airlines Launches New Service to Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela
United Airlines has today announced the launch of four new summer 2026 routes, including service to Split, Croatia, Bari in Italy, Glasgow, Scotland, and Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Apr 282 min read
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