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    Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, via its official Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, reported (13-Apr-2026) the following outcomes from a meeting with representatives from South Sudan on 09-Apr-2026:

    Background ✨

    South Sudan’s Infrastructure Cluster, chaired by Vice President Taban Deng Gai, approved a framework for a business plan for South Sudan Airways, with the Transport Ministry set to collaborate with Ethiopian Airlines Group on establishing the new national carrier, subject to Council of Ministers approval1. The same meeting also backed a memorandum for Juba Airport expansion with Ethiopian Airlines Group, including a runway extension to approximately 4000m to support long haul aircraft and develop Juba into a regional hub1.

    Qatar Airways announced (17-Apr-2026) plans to expand its international network to more than 160 destinations from 16-Jun-2026. The revised schedule is valid until 15-Sep-2026. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Qatar Airways previously outlined a phased rebuild of its Doha network, planning a gradual increase to more than 90 destinations under a revised schedule valid until 15-Apr-2026, while continuing to use dedicated flight corridors co-ordinated with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.1 It then projected growth to more than 120 destinations by mid-May-2026 under another revised schedule.2

    Avinor EVP Anders Kirsebom confirmed (17-Apr-2026) plans to open New Mo I Rana/Helgeland Arctic Circle Airport on 30-Sep-2027. Avinor stated work on the airport has addressed three challenges which have delayed progress on the project - the requirement for a longer runway, larger terminal building and settlement conditions. Avinor added that the challenges "could have resulted in a delay of a whole year", which has instead been reduced "by a full nine months". Avinor is scheduled to take over the airport from AF Group contractors on 19-Feb-2027, with the airport to be "technically completed by this date" ahead of an approximately seven-month testing phase. Mr Kirsebom stated: "All good forces have worked purposefully and hard to make up for as much of the delay as possible and we believe that we have succeeded very well on the way. We have managed to make up for a lot, but not all, of the delay that comes as a result of the airport being built larger and that we encountered extensive challenges with the settlement conditions in Fagerlia". [more - original PR - Norwegian]

    Background ✨

    Avinor signed with AF Gruppen for the full New Mo I Rana/Helgeland Arctic Circle Airport build, following a partial contract to start works in summer 2023; the scheme was described as including a 6000sqm terminal and a 2400m runway.1 2 Avinor earlier said a 2400m runway could not be delivered within the cost framework, recommended state funding of up to NOK150 million, and indicated opening would slip to spring 2027.3 Avinor also laid the terminal building’s foundation stone and cited an estimated NOK4.6 billion investment, with operations expected in 2027.4

    Etihad Airways announced (17-Apr-2026) plans to commence services to the following destinations in Africa in 2026/27:

    Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves stated: "Demand for air connectivity across key African markets is outpacing existing supply, particularly in cargo and trade-linked sectors. This expansion is a direct response to that structural opportunity". [more - original PR]

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    Etihad previously increased African capacity, planning to lift Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg to daily and Abu Dhabi-Casablanca to daily from 01-Aug-2025, and Abu Dhabi-Nairobi from four times weekly to twice daily from 15-Dec-2025, with OAG showing no other carriers scheduled on those routes1.

    Abra Group welcomed (16-Apr-2026) the decision by Colombia Aerocivil to manage slots at Bogota El Dorado International Airport in line with IATA's Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines. Abra Group stated the decision supports regulatory stability, incentivises investment and strengthens Colombia's competitiveness as a hub. [more - original PR - Spanish]

    Background ✨

    IATA urged authorities to improve operational efficiency at Bogota El Dorado, citing a 2023 study that estimated 100 operations per hour was achievable via 23 measures, with three implemented and six in progress.1 IATA regional VP Americas Peter Cerda said full compliance with the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines, including slot monitoring, remained essential.1 Colombia Aerocivil also worked on a new slot-allocation policy, while it capped summer 2024 capacity at 74 operations per hour.1 2 Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser previously said slot allocation at Bogota was over capacity and required investment in technology, air traffic control, aprons and gates.3

    JetBlue Airways announced (16-Apr-2026) the following trans-Atlantic services for 2026:

    Background ✨

    JetBlue previously launched daily Boston-Madrid and Boston-Edinburgh on 22-May-2025 with A321neo equipment, operating Edinburgh seasonally to 25-Oct-2025.1 It also launched seasonal daily Dublin services from Boston and New York JFK through 30-Sep-2024 using A321neo aircraft, with Aer Lingus and Delta also on both routes.2 JetBlue planned daily Boston-Barcelona from 16-Apr-2026 and daily Boston-Milan from 11-May-2026 with A321s, facing Iberia on Barcelona but no other carrier on Milan.3 Delta scheduled new Boston-Madrid from 16-May-2026 and planned to resume Boston-Barcelona and Boston-Milan in May-2026.4 JetBlue also cancelled planned 2026 resumptions including Boston-Asheville and Hartford-Los Angeles.5

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    Airbus introduced (13-Apr-2026) the Airspace 'First Class Experience' concept in response to increasing demand for first class cabins on A350-1000 aircraft. Details include:

    • First Class Master Suite: In the centre of the cabin between the aisles, the suite accommodates two passengers and features a dedicated lavatory, changing area, bar and double bed;
    • 1-1-1 suite layout: Airbus freed up floor space between doors one and two by relocating monuments, such as lavatories and stowages, outside the passenger area to a new centre module behind door one. The company also relocated the access stairs to the forward crew rest compartment to provide additional privacy for passengers.

    Airbus reported that 10 customers have opted for first class cabins on A350 aircraft and "around five" airlines are in the customisation phase and could consider elements from the 'First Class Experience' concept. The first of these would enter service from around 2030. Airbus added that "several more airlines" in the pre-sales stage are in talks to become A350 first class operators. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Airlines continued to invest in new first class products on Airbus widebodies, including SWISS’ planned ‘SWISS First Grand Suite’ debut on new A350s from early 2026 and refurbished A330s.1 Singapore Airlines also launched an SGD1.1 billion A350-900 retrofit, adding a new first class cabin on its seven A350-900ULRs from 1Q2027, with completion by end-2030.2

    Germany's Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union, via its official LinkedIn account, announced (14-Apr-2026) a new strike call for Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa CityLine and Eurowings pilots in response to lack of progress in negotiations on pension schemes and a new collective bargaining agreement for Lufthansa CityLine employees. The industrial action will affect Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa CityLine flights departing German airports from 00:01 on 16-Apr-2026 to 23:59 on 17-Apr-2026, and Eurowings flights from 00:01 to 23:59 on 16-Apr-2026. VC has proposed a binding mediation process to Lufthansa to resolve the labour dispute through an independent third party to avoid further escalation.

    Background ✨

    VC previously called pilots at Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa CityLine and Eurowings to strike on 13-Apr-2026 and 14-Apr-2026, while noting Lufthansa and Lufthansa CityLine services to selected Middle East and regional destinations would not be affected.1 VC accepted a Lufthansa Group offer to discuss the occupational pension scheme for Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo pilots, scheduling talks for the week commencing 23-Mar-2026.2 During earlier VC strikes on 12-Mar-2026 and 13-Mar-2026, Lufthansa planned to operate over 50% of flights and 60% of long haul services, with Lufthansa Cargo aiming to operate over 80% of its programme.3

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