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Air New Zealand confirmed (05-Feb-2026) cabin crew unions E tū and the Flight Attendants' Association of New Zealand (FAANZ) plan to follow through on strike action planned for 12/13-Feb-2026. As previously reported by CAPA, the unions previously confirmed plans to undergo strike action impacting the carrier's widebody fleet on 11/12/13-Feb-2026. [more - original PR]

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Cabin crew unions E tū and the Flight Attendants' Association of New Zealand had previously notified Air New Zealand of planned strike action affecting its widebody fleet on 11, 12 and 13-Feb-20261. Earlier proposed industrial actions by cabin crew in Dec-2025 were withdrawn, with the most recent concerning narrowbody fleet crew for 18-Dec-2025 also cancelled2 3.

Qantas Group announced (05-Feb-2026) plans to implement regional lounge closures to facilitate upgrade works:

The upgrades form part of the Group's "broader investment in regional Australia" including an extensive regional fleet renewal programme. [more - original PR]

Wizz Air reported (05-Feb-2026) the following operating highlights for 2025:

  • Fleet: Added 42 new aircraft;
  • The airline operated close to 335,000 scheduled flights across its network;
  • Network: Launched 320 new routes, expanding connectivity across Europe and beyond;
  • Traffic: 68.6 million passengers, up 9.4% year-on-year and 335,000 scheduled aircraft movements;
  • Completion rate: 99.61% (the second highest across major European carriers);
  • OTP for departures: 73.38% (among the ten highest ones across major European carriers).

CEO József Váradi said: "Our focus is firmly on accelerating growth in Central and Eastern Europe and unlocking opportunities in markets that remain underserved and full of potential. We are building an airline that doesn't just follow demand - we create it". [more - original PR]

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Wizz Air outlined plans to handle more than 80 million passengers in 2026, following a strategic focus on scaling operations and deepening its presence in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in underserved markets with significant long term potential1. In 2025, the airline recorded a passenger load factor of 91% and a 4.6% increase in CO2 emissions, alongside a 3.2% reduction in CO2 per RPK2.

Binter Canarias, via its official Facebook account, announced (04-Feb-2026) changes to its carry-on lithium battery rules, effective immediately. The carrier prohibits the use and charging of spare lithium batteries on board, including power banks.

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Several airlines, including Austrian Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas Group, Virgin Australia, and Malaysia Airlines, updated their lithium battery and power bank policies recently, prohibiting use and charging onboard, restricting stowage to certain areas, and limiting the number of power banks allowed per passenger. These changes followed increased concerns over inflight fire risks and regulatory updates from authorities such as ICAO and EASA1 2 3 4 5 6.

ST Engineering AirX advanced (03-Feb-2026) plans to bring AirFish Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft to market through two strategic partnerships. BatamFast regional ferry operator will lease and operate an AirFish Voyager craft and introduce it to the ferry route between Singapore and Batam. Operations are expected to commence in 2H2026, subject to regulatory approvals. ST Engineering AirX and BatamFast will also explore opportunities to expand operations to new destinations across Southeast Asia. Wings Over Water Ferries (WOW) will lease and operate up to four AirFish Voyager craft in India from late 2026, with the commencement of operations subject to route approvals by the local authorities. AirFish WIG craft is expected to achieve classification by mid 2026. [more - original PR]

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ST Engineering AirX previously signed a collaboration with Bureau Veritas to focus on classification and certification of the AirFish Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft, aiming to establish a framework for future platforms and serial production, and to work with flag states for marine registration in respective countries1. It also collaborated with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on trials of its AirFish 8 prototypes2.

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5-Feb-2026 11:32 AM

SWISS receives second A350

SWISS received (04-Feb-2026) its second A350-900 aircraft (HB-IFB) at Zurich Airport. The aircraft was named 'Delémont' and is the first A350 to feature the classic SWISS livery. The aircraft will enter into service on 23-Feb-2026 on the Zurich-Montreal route. The carrier plans to deploy both A350s on services to Boston and Seoul from the beginning of summer 2026. As previously reported by CAPA, SWISS expects delivery of an additional eight A350s by 2031. [more - original PR]

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SWISS initially deployed its first A350 on short haul routes before commencing long haul services to Boston in Nov-2025, with Montreal set as the second long haul destination and Seoul as the third from 29-Mar-2026, replacing A340 equipment. The A350s feature the new 'SWISS Senses' cabin interior, and the carrier expects delivery of an additional eight A350s by 2031, all similarly equipped1 2.

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Air Zimbabwe, via its official Facebook account, invited (13-Jan-2026) applications for its 2026 aircraft engineering apprenticeship intake. The initiative is a four year technical training programme across 11 specialised trades.

Aer Lingus scheduled to commence three times weekly Dublin-Bridgetown service with A321XLR equipment on 31-Mar-2026, as per a 02-Feb-2026 GDS inventory and timetable display. As previously reported by CAPA, the carrier confirmed plans to close its base at Manchester Airport by 31-Mar-2026 and suspend Manchester-Bridgetown service.

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Aer Lingus confirmed the closure of its Manchester base by 31-Mar-2026, ending all trans-Atlantic services from the airport, including routes to Bridgetown, New York JFK and Orlando, a base it had operated since 2021 through Aer Lingus UK1 2. The last Manchester-Bridgetown service was scheduled for 27-Mar-20263. The carrier stated that services connecting Manchester with Ireland would not be affected2.

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