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Lufthansa Economy Amenity Kit Debuts on Long-Haul Flights

Key Facts Operator: Lufthansa The Lufthansa economy amenity kit is making its debut on the carrier’s long-haul routes, marking the…

Air France Airbus A318 Retirement Pushed Back to March 2027

Key Facts Aircraft Type: Airbus A318-100 Operator: Air France Date: Retirement extended to March 2027 Air France Airbus A318 operations…

Airline Pilot Salaries: Why US Captains Earn Nearly Twice as Much as European Peers in 2026

Key Facts Location: United States / Europe Date: 2026 Airline pilot salaries at major US carriers have pulled significantly ahead…

European Airline Profit Halves as Fuel Costs Surge in Q2 2026

Key Facts Operator: Air France-KLM, IAG, Lufthansa Group, Ryanair, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Norwegian, Pegasus, Icelandair Location: Europe Date:…

Airbus A350 Production Outpaces Airlines’ Ability to Take Delivery

Key Facts Aircraft Type: Airbus A350 Location: Europe (Airbus assembly facilities) Airbus A350 production has reached a pace that widebody…

easyJet Air France-KLM Tie-Up Talks Spark Speculation

Key Facts Operator: easyJet / Air France-KLM Location: Paris / Amsterdam easyJet Air France-KLM cooperation could be edging closer to…

SWISS A220-100 Fleet Retirement Set Just 10 Years After Launch

Key Facts Aircraft Type: Airbus A220-100 Operator: SWISS (Swiss International Air Lines) Location: Switzerland The SWISS A220-100 fleet is heading…

Loyalty Program Glitch Downgrades Flyers – British Airways

British Airways is under fire after a widespread airline loyalty program disruption mistakenly downgraded thousands of Executive Club members, stripping them of…

Atlas Air Orders A350 Freighters in Landmark Deal

Atlas Air A350 freighters order marks a major shift in global cargo aviation, as the airline commits to 20 Airbus…

EASA Warning Over Stolen Engine Parts

EASA warning raises urgent safety concerns after stolen engine parts risk entering the aviation supply chain. This EASA warning calls…