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1-Apr-2026 3:35 PM

Delta Air Lines to introduce Amazon Leo connectivity from 2028

Delta Air Lines and Amazon signed (31-Mar-2026) an agreement to introduce Amazon Leo inflight connectivity, expanding the Delta Sync WiFi and seat back experiences. The initial installation will commence on 500 aircraft from 2028. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Delta installed Delta Sync WiFi with T-Mobile on its 1000th aircraft, representing 75% of its fleet, with access available to SkyMiles members¹. Amazon rebranded its Project Kuiper low Earth orbit constellation as Amazon Leo, with JetBlue planning a phased roll out from 2027 and Airbus planning integration for HBCplus customers². Delta also selected Hughes' Fusions simultaneous multi-orbit IFC for select A350 and A321neo deliveries, expanding installations across more than 400 aircraft including ERJ, CRJ and 717 fleets³.

1-Apr-2026 3:20 PM

Lufthansa Group to add 1600 summer flights across European hubs in 2026

Lufthansa Group announced (31-Mar-2026) plans to expand capacity in summer 2026, with its airlines adding 1600 flights from European hubs. Details include:

Lufthansa: 540 additional flights from Frankfurt and Munich airports to European destinations, including Spain, Greece and Italy;
Austrian Airlines: 700 additional flights from Vienna International Airport;
SWISS: Over 100 additional flights from Zurich;
Brussels Airlines: 170 additional flights. [more - original PR - German]

Background ✨

Lufthansa Group scheduled over 14,000 weekly connections to more than 330 destinations in around 100 countries for summer 2026, across hubs in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Italy¹. Lufthansa's summer 2026 plan also added new long haul routes from Frankfurt, extended services from Munich, and cut frequencies on more than 50 feeder routes while discontinuing selected services from spring 2026². It also planned near-term frequency increases to Singapore, Cape Town, Riyadh and Bangkok amid demand³.

1-Apr-2026 3:19 PM

ITA Airways completes Star Alliance integration

Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA Airways) completed (31-Mar-2026) its integration into Star Alliance, becoming the alliance's 26th member. ITA Airways will be fully connected into the alliance's global network from 01-Apr-2026, linking Rome Fiumicino Airport and Milan Linate Airport with over 1150 destinations. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - German]

1-Apr-2026 12:29 PM

Abra Group reports 'successful redeployment' of GOL's grounded fleet in 2025

Abra Group reported (31-Mar-2026) the following operational highlights for GOL in 2025:

Domestic growth driven by a "successful redeployment of GOL's grounded fleet and the development of underserved areas where GOL is the main carrier";
Expanded network to 217 routes across 84 destinations in 13 countries;
Announced up to five A330s to be integrated into the LCC's fleet in 2026;
Secured USD1.9 billion exit financing in the emergence from Chapter 11. [more - original PR]

1-Apr-2026 12:28 PM

avianca launches 13 new international routes in 2025

Abra Group reported (31-Mar-2026) the following operational highlights for avianca and Wamos Air in 2025:

avianca:
- Expanded network reach with the launch of 13 new international routes, reaching 162 routes across 83 destinations in 27 countries;
- Completed the capacity reallocation from domestic Colombia to international markets, "driving more balanced supply demand dynamics";
- Rolled out business class network wide, opened new VIP lounges and a dedicated Insignia check-in space in Bogota;
Wamos Air: Delivered its "first full year performance within the group", supported by "strong" widebody demand. [more - original PR]

1-Apr-2026 12:17 PM

IndiGo appoints new CEO

IndiGo appointed (31-Mar-2026) Willie Walsh as CEO, effective by 03-Aug-2026, subject to regulatory approvals, following the end of his tenure as IATA director general on 31-Jul-2026. Mr Walsh previously served as British Airways and IAG CEO. [more - original PR]

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26-Mar-2026 11:44 AM

Western Sydney International Airport CEO welcomes Singapore Airlines service plans

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) CEO Simon Hickey welcomed (25-Mar-2026) Singapore Airlines plans to commence daily Singapore-Western Sydney service from Nov-2026, stating: "Not only will WSI increase aviation capacity in the Sydney basin, giving travelling more choice and flexibility on when, where and how they choose to fly - our 24-hour services will unlock new routes with Singapore Airlines for everyone across Greater Sydney to enjoy". Mr Hickey added: "Singapore Airlines will operate daily nonstop flights from 23-Nov-2026 that will depart WSI just before midnight, with passengers arriving at the award-winning Changi Hub around 05:00 - offering a new era of global connectivity for Sydney-siders". [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Singapore Airlines planned to begin daily Singapore–Western Sydney International Airport services from 23-Nov-2026 using a 303-seat A350-900, complementing its four times daily Singapore–Sydney Kingsford Smith operation, with the late-night departure bank supporting connections via Changi to more than 130 destinations, according to SIA senior VP marketing planning Dai Haoyu¹. Australia’s Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King said airlines were likely to retain most capacity at curfew-constrained Kingsford Smith while using Western Sydney for late-night flights, citing the new airport’s 24/7 availability and Sydney’s demand pressures².

25-Mar-2026 11:41 AM

Qantas Airways applies for unrestricted capacity on Canada services

Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC), via its official website, announced (24-Mar-2026) it received an application from Qantas Airways seeking an allocation of unrestricted capacity on the Canada route. Qantas requested the capacity on the following basis:

The allocation is requested for a period of 99 years from the date of the determination;
The capacity may be utilised by Qantas to offer codeshare services with American Airlines and WestJet;
The capacity may be utilised by Qantas, Jetstar Airways or another Australian carrier which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group;
The capacity may be used by Qantas to provide joint services with any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group and by any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group to provide joint services with Qantas.