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Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA Airways) CEO Joerg Eberhart stated (25-Mar-2026) 2025 was a "turning point" for the airline, adding: "We have posted a profit for the first time, confirming that we are on the right track". ITA Airways transported 16.2 million passengers across more than 123,000 flights in 2025, with a load factor of 83.4%, up 2.1 percentage points year-on-year. [more - original PR]

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ITA Airways reported passenger revenues of EUR2.8 billion in 2025, up 2.7% year-on-year, with CEO Joerg Eberhart saying it showed “resilience and solidity” commercially; its fleet ended 2025 at 106 aircraft, including 74 new generation units1. The board approved a 2026-2030 plan centred on fleet and network development and deeper Lufthansa Group integration, including targeted Star Alliance entry from early 20262.

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]

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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.

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced (25-Mar-2026) plans to defer the implementation of a sustainable aviation fuel levy. The levy will now apply to tickets sold from 01-Oct-2026, for flights departing from 01-Jan-2027, instead of from 01-Apr-2026 for flights departing from 01-Oct-2026. CAAS director general Han Kok Juan stated: "Singapore remains firmly committed to aviation decarbonisation", adding: "We are taking a pragmatic pause in view of the current situation. We will continue to work closely with our aviation industry partners and monitor global developments". [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]

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CAAS previously confirmed a fixed SAF levy for all departing passenger, cargo and general/business aviation flights from 01-Oct-2026, applying to tickets or services sold from 01-Apr-2026, with levies varying by route and cabin and excluding transit passengers.1 Singapore's Government had passed enabling legislation, with Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling stating levy proceeds would be paid to CAAS to procure and manage SAF via a dedicated SAF Fund.2 3

Jetstar Airways launched (25-Mar-2026) three times weekly Sunshine Coast-Bali-Singapore service with A321LR equipment. The service is one of four new routes to Bali launched by the LCC over the past year, following the introduction of services from the Gold Coast, Newcastle and Melbourne Avalon. Jetstar operates 11 routes and 210 weekly frequencies from Australia to Bali. [more - original PR - Jetstar Airways] [more - original PR - Sunshine Coast Airport] [more - original PR - Angkasa Pura II]

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Jetstar scheduled the three times weekly Sunshine Coast–Bali–Singapore service with A321LRs from 25-Mar-2026, adding 70,000 seats p/a and becoming its 10th direct Australia–Bali link.1 Jetstar also planned to lift Newcastle–Bali from three to four times weekly from 29-Mar-2026, citing strong demand and promoting onward Singapore connections via Denpasar.2 Jetstar was scheduled to trim Melbourne Tullamarine–Bali from four daily to 24 weekly from 18-Mar-2026, then to 23 weekly from 04-Apr-2026.3

United Airlines announced (24-Mar-2026) the following aircraft updates for the next phase of its long term plan:

  • The carrier expects to take delivery of over 250 new aircraft by Apr-2028, including the following;
    • 47 Boeing 787-9s with the Elevated interior;
    • 40 A321neo Coastliners out of 50 total on order;
    • 28 A321XLRs out of 50 total on order;
    • 119 737 MAXs;
    • 18 A321neos;
  • United will add new A321 Coastliner and A321XLR narrowbody aircraft, featuring the Elevated interior and new lie-flat seats in United Polaris. The carrier will have 100 aircraft coming into its fleet, replacing 40 757s:
    • The A321 Coastliner will operate between San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York Newark, and will introduce United Polaris cabin experience to domestic travellers;
    • The A321XLR will start flying later in 2026;
  • Bombardier CRJ450 aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines, connecting smaller cities to Denver and Chicago from autumn 2026;
  • United's new 787-9 aircraft will operate San Francisco-Singapore service on 22-Apr-2026. The aircraft will be outfitted with the Elevated interior;
  • The carrier plans to operate 33 787-9 aircraft with the Elevated interior by 2028. [more - original PR]

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United planned to introduce its first Boeing 787-9s with the United Elevated interior on San Francisco-Singapore from 22-Apr-2026 and San Francisco-London from 30-Apr-2026, featuring larger Polaris suites and 4K OLED screens.1 2 United also continued inducting new aircraft in early 2026, including a 787-9 plus A321neos and 737 MAX 9s.3

United Airlines introduced (24-Mar-2026) the United Relax Row for customers travelling in United Economy cabin on long haul services, enabling customers to modify three row seats into a lie flat mattress by adjusting the leg rests. United is the first North American carrier to offer this seating option. The United Relax Row is expected to launch in 2027, with plans to offer it on over 200 Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft by 2030. The seats will be between United Economy and United Premium Plus. United will offer up to 12 United Relax Row sections on each aircraft. [more - original PR]

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United’s cabin investment programme included USD1 billion for Starlink installations, seatback screens and higher catering spend, with a further USD1 billion earmarked for the customer experience in 2026.1 United also unveiled its “United Elevated” Boeing 787-9 interior, featuring Polaris Studio suites, upgraded Polaris and Premium Plus cabins, and 4K OLED seatback screens across cabins, with first 787-9 operations planned from San Francisco in 2026.2 3

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Boeing CFO and EVP finance Jesus Malave commented (17-Mar-2026) on the certification process for the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10, stating: "We're still on track to have these aircraft certified toward the second half of this year, and we'll start delivering next year". Mr Malave said: "All of the flight testing envelope has been approved by the FAA, so it's a matter of completing the flight testing". He added: "There's a number of aircraft systems, capabilities and functions that will have to be tested, but we expect to be complete with that sometime this summer". The 737 MAX 7 has completed type inspection authorisation (TIA) flight testing and the 737 MAX 10 remains in the TIA phase. [more - Aviation Week]

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Stephanie Pope said Boeing completed the 737 MAX engine anti-ice system redesign, then moved to define and secure FAA acceptance of the certification plan; she added the last phase of MAX seven flight test was complete and MAX 10 phase two flight testing was due to start that month1. Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan later said Boeing indicated “mid next summer” for MAX seven certification, with Southwest planning entry into service in 1Q20272.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport welcomed (20-Mar-2026) the commencement of Etihad Airways service from Abu Dhabi, the airport's first foreign flag airline since 2018 and fourth in total. The route becomes the longest flight operated from Charlotte at a time of more than 14 hours. The service also marks the first scheduled service of the A350-1000 in the airport's history. Airport chief business and innovation officer Ted Kaplan stated: "This route offers our passengers faster, seamless connections to the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, while reinforcing Charlotte's role as a global gateway and driver of economic growth". [more - original PR]

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Etihad Airways began four times weekly Abu Dhabi‑Charlotte services with A350‑1000 equipment on 20-Mar-2026, making Charlotte its sixth US destination after New York, Chicago, Washington, Boston and Atlanta, and it was the only scheduled operator on the route, per OAG.1

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