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Lufthansa Group, via its official website, announced (08-Jul-2026) Lufthansa will suspend Frankfurt-Buenos Aires service from 25-Oct-2026 to 11-Nov-2026 due to runway construction work at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport. Affected passengers will be rebooked primarily on alternative itineraries via Rome Fiumicino, with onward connections to and from Buenos Aires operated by ITA Airways. SWISS also announced the suspension of Zurich-Buenos Aires service during the construction period.

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Air France planned to suspend Paris CDG-Buenos Aires from 25-Oct-2026 to 10-Nov-2026 due to runway maintenance and operational constraints at Buenos Aires Ezeiza, while its Paris CDG-Santiago service continued as scheduled.1 KLM also planned to suspend Amsterdam-Buenos Aires over the same 25-Oct-2026 to 10-Nov-2026 period, with its Amsterdam-Santiago service also impacted.2

Ghana Airports Company, via its official Facebook and Twitter accounts, announced (12-Jul-2026) the phased deployment of new security screening equipment at passenger checkpoints at Accra International Airport Terminals 2 and 3. Passengers will no longer be required to remove large electronic devices, or liquids, aerosols and gels from their bags for screening.

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Ghana Airports Company MD Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare said it planned to introduce “3D analogue scanners” at Accra Kotoka International Airport Terminal two, removing the need to take liquids out of bags and aiming to end shoe removal during screening.1 Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama also inaugurated construction of a Terminal two–Terminal three connecting concourse, alongside projects including seven baggage scanners and a vehicle scanning system to address peak-hour pressure.2

easyJet announced (10-Jul-2026) its board reached an agreement in principle with Apollo Global Management on the key financial terms of a possible cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of easyJet for GBP7.15 (EUR8.40) per share, pursuant to a proposal submitted by Apollo on 08-Jul-2026. The board noted the offer exceeds Castlelake's 04-Jul-2026 proposed offer of GBP6.90 (EUR8.10) per share, adding: "The easyJet Board further believes that the Proposed Transaction offers an attractive combination of value, strategic alignment and long-term stewardship of the business", concluding: "Accordingly, the easyJet Board is no longer minded to recommend the Castlelake Proposal". The board stated "it would be minded to recommend to easyJet shareholders", should a firm intention to make an offer be announced on such financial terms. Apollo will be required to either announce a firm intention to make an offer for easyJet or to announce that it does not intend to make an offer for easyJet by 17:00 on 07-Aug-2026. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

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easyJet entered a UK Takeover Code offer period after Castlelake signalled possible interest, warning there was no certainty a firm offer would follow.1 2 easyJet publicly labelled Castlelake’s approach “highly opportunistic” amid Middle East conflict-driven share price weakness, noting Castlelake held about a 2.14% stake.3 easyJet rejected successive Castlelake bids at GBP5.60, GBP6.00 and GBP6.25, arguing they undervalued the airline and relied on conflict-affected comparables.4 easyJet later granted Castlelake limited book access after rejecting a GBP6.50 proposal and extended the offer deadline to 05-Jul-2026.5 Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith said it would be interested in any approach from Castlelake, citing easyJet’s slot portfolio at Gatwick, Linate and Orly.6

Boeing opened (10-Jul-2026) its new 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington on 10-Jul-2026. The line will produce the MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 10 variants. The launch is the first expansion of 737 production beyond the Boeing Renton Factory since 1970. [more - Aviation Week] [more - Aviation Week - II]

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said a capstone review with the US FAA was completed to lift 737 MAX output from 42 to 47 aircraft per month, with the line expected to take “a few months of stabilisation” at the higher rate.1 He also said additional rate increases depended partly on capacity from the new Everett line, guided by Boeing’s Safety & Quality Plan.2

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport commenced (13-Jul-2026) trial operations at its Cargo Precinct on 13-Jul-2026, with the arrival of a Qantas Freight A321F aircraft. The trials are the final stages of the airport's operational readiness programme. Regular domestic freight services are expected to commence at the airport on 27-Jul-2026. The airport is expected to handle more than 850 tonnes of freight per week. [more - original PR - Western Sydney Airport] [more - original PR - Qantas]

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Western Sydney International Airport previously confirmed Texel Air Australasia planned to operate Boeing 737-800BCF cargo services from its 24-hour Cargo Precinct, which was scheduled to handle commercial freighter services from 26-Jul-2026, alongside cargo partners including Menzies Aviation and dnata Cargo1. Qantas Group stated Qantas Freight's inaugural freighter service was scheduled for 27-Jul-2026, with more than 850 tonnes expected to move through its new terminal each week2.

ISTAT reported (10-Jul-2026) 9.4 million foreign overnight arrivals in Italy in May-2026, up 22.9% year-on-year. [more - original PR]

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ISTAT previously reported Italy recorded 7.4 million foreign overnight arrivals in Apr-2026 (+24.6% year-on-year), following 4.6 million in Mar-2026 (+25.0%) and 3.6 million in Feb-2026 (+22.9%).1 2 3 ISTAT also reported 75.0 million foreign overnight arrivals in Italy in 2025, up 9.5% year-on-year.4 Assaeroporti reported Italian airports handled 22.5 million passengers in May-2026 (+5.9%).5

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LATAM Airlines Group reported (06-Jul-2026) the following fleet updates:

  • LATAM will receive 41 next-generation aircraft in 2026, receiving another 28 aircraft before the end of 2026;
  • In 1H2026, the group received seven A320neo, four A321neo and two Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Of this, five A320neos and four A321neos were allocated to operations in Brazil;
  • By the end of 2026, LATAM projects to have 410 aircraft. In 2H2026, it will continue to receive A320neo, A321neo and 787-9 aircraft, to which will be added, for the first time, the Embraer E190-E2, which will strengthen the domestic network in Brazil;
  • The fleet renewal plan will continue into 2027 with the addition of new aircraft, including the first A321XLR, operated by LATAM Airlines. The aircraft will allow for expanded range on medium-haul routes;
  • By the end of the decade, LATAM plans to incorporate up to 130 additional aircraft from different manufacturers. With this, more than 50% of its fleet will consist of next-generation models by 2030.

VP of fleet and projects Sebastián Acuto stated: "Fleet renewal is one of the most important investments we are driving as a group, because it allows us to grow more efficiently and better respond to the connectivity needs of the region". Mr Acuto added: "South America has domestic markets with enormous development potential, and having a more flexible and diverse fleet allows us to reach these markets with the necessary reach". [more - original PR - Portuguese]

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LATAM previously guided it would receive 41 new aircraft in 2026 and reach a fleet of 410 aircraft, followed by 27 deliveries in 2027 including its first A321XLR.1 LATAM also projected 2026 capacity growth of six to eight percent domestically in Brazil and five to seven percent in other domestic markets, alongside 11% to 13% international growth, supported by a “solid capital and liquidity structure”.2

Airbus reported (08-Jul-2026) the following commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for Jun-2026:

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Airbus’ gross orders fluctuated earlier in 2026, ranging from 49 in Jan-2026 to 331 in Mar-2026, including large A321neo and widebody commitments from China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines.1 2 In Apr-2026, it logged 28 gross orders, including Scoot A320neo/A321neo and undisclosed A350-900 and A220-300 orders.3 Deliveries also varied, from 19 in Jan-2026 to 66 in Apr-2026.1 3

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