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    Air India, via its official Twitter account, announced (05-Jul-2026) it took delivery of its third line-fit Boeing 787-9 (VT-AWC). The aircraft is configured with 296 seats across three cabin classes. As previously reported by CAPA, Air India received its first line fit 787-9 (VT-AWA) in Jan-2026 and its second (VT-AWB) in May-2026.

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    Air India deployed its first line-fit 787-9 with new interiors on five times weekly Mumbai-Frankfurt from 01-Feb-2026, and it flagged temporary restrictions pending full US FAA certification, including keeping business class privacy doors open and blocking 18 economy seats.1 2 Air India also introduced the line-fit 787-9 on one daily Mumbai-London Heathrow frequency, while continuing a second daily service with 777-300ERs.3

    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

    AirBorneo scheduled to commence daily Kuching-Kuala Lumpur service from 20-Jul-2026 and daily Kuching-Singapore service on 27-Jul-2026 with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, according to OAG and the CAPA Route Capacity Analyser. Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X, AirAsia, Firefly and Batik Air (Malaysia) also operate Kuching-Kuala Lumpur service and Scoot and AirAsia also operate Kuching-Singapore service, according to OAG.

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    Batik Air Malaysia scheduled expanded Sarawak connectivity in 2025, launching daily Kuala Lumpur Subang-Kuching on 28-Jul-2025 and Kota Kinabalu-Kuching on 15-Dec-2025, both with Boeing 737-800s.1 2 Batik Air Malaysia also scheduled a new international service from Kuching, planning twice weekly Kuching-Guangzhou from 10-Mar-2026 with 737-800 equipment.3

    Euroairlines signed (02-Jul-2026) an agreement with fastjet to expand air connectivity across Southern and Eastern Africa. The agreement enables the marketing of fastjet services under the airline's FN code and ticketing through Euroairlines' Q4 code. This provides fastjet with access to major global distribution systems, including Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport, Abacus, Sirena, TravelSky and Kiu, as well as to IATA's Billing and Settlement Plan covering more than 75 travel markets globally. [more - original PR - Spanish] [more - original PR]

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    Euroairlines previously widened its distribution footprint by opening new IATA BSP markets including Nigeria, Australia, Singapore and Vietnam.1 It also signed multiple interline and codeshare deals, including with Greater Bay Airlines in Asia, Jordan Aviation in the Middle East, and GOL, to extend partner airlines' access to international travel agency markets via its IATA Q4-291 platform.2 3 4 fastjet Zimbabwe separately partnered with WorldTicket by GO7 to distribute inventory globally through the W2-365 platform.5

    Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), via its official Facebook and Twitter accounts, announced (04-Jul-2026) the adoption of a regional implementation strategy and action plan, and a monitoring, accounting and evaluation framework regarding the ECOWAS common policy on civil aviation charges and tariffs. Côte d'Ivoire was the first state to fully implement the policy. As previously reported by CAPA, ECOWAS member states plan to abolish air transport taxes and reduce passenger and security charges by 25%.

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    ECOWAS member states’ air transport ministers endorsed a regional strategy to remove non-ICAO-aligned air transport taxes and cut passenger and security charges by 25%, effective 01-Jan-2026, alongside creation of a regional oversight committee and other supporting measures1. ECOWAS subsequently said implementation would be monitored via a Regional Air Transport Economic Oversight Mechanism, with expected benefits including lower airfares and stronger regional airlines2. Côte d’Ivoire’s Council of Ministers adopted decrees standardising aeronautical charges, including a 25% reduction in passenger and security charges for ECOWAS destinations3.

    Riyadh Air, via its official Twitter account, announced (05-Jul-2026) plans to commence daily Riyadh-Mumbai service with Boeing 787-9 equipment on 04-Aug-2026. Saudia, flynas, Air India and IndiGo also operate the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

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    Riyadh Air launched scheduled operations with daily Riyadh-London Heathrow on 10-Jun-2026 and planned rapid scale-up, with CEO Tony Douglas stating it expected to grow from three 787s to eight by end-Jul-2026 and reach 22 destinations by Mar-2027.1 It subsequently opened domestic Riyadh-Jeddah on 14-Jun-2026 and added daily Riyadh-Dubai and Riyadh-Cairo in Jun-2026.2 3 4

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    Air New Zealand announced (30-Jun-2026) the priorities of its 'Te Pae Hou - Our Future' strategy reset which are "now being implemented across the airline", including:

    • Customer First: Delivering "world leading" reliability and punctuality with a "relentless focus on priority segments". The carrier reported it is already seeing positive outcomes including year-to-date on-time performance improvements in FY2026;
    • Targeted Growth: Growing a profitable network and building presence in larger, resilient markets to generate returns and support New Zealand tourism. The airline stated it is "fine tuning" its premium service flow and product offering and "allocating more resources" to its "highest return-on-capital areas";
    • Resilient and Future Fit: Transforming cost base and applying rigorous capital allocation discipline. Air New Zealand said it is delivering on its cost-out programme with approximately NZD100 million (USD56.5 million) of annualised benefits forecast to flow from FY2027, while creating momentum for ongoing cost transformation. The airline added it is working with aircraft manufacturers to re-profile aircraft deliveries to smooth capital expenditure. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Air New Zealand’s H1FY2026 result included a NZD40 million net loss, driven by engine maintenance delays, softer domestic demand, higher system costs and a weaker NZD; chair Dame Therese Walsh said up to eight aircraft were grounded at times, with NZD55 million compensation received and an estimated NZD90 million earnings foregone.1 CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said the board commissioned a company-wide strategy review in late 2025 after his Oct-2025 appointment, and the carrier withheld an interim dividend.1

    VietJet Air commenced (29-Jun-2026) initial regulatory steps to establish a subsidiary carrier in Australia. The LCC has been allocated slots at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for the 2026 northern winter season but will require an air operator's certificate (AOC) before using any of the slot allocations. Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority takes approximately six to 12 months to consider an AOC application. VietJet reportedly proposed starting operations with 10 Boeing 737 aircraft. The LCC currently operates services from Vietnam to Brisbane, Melbourne Tullamarine, Perth and Sydney. As previously reported by CAPA, VietJet Air board member Chu Viet Cuong stated the airline is considering operating services to Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, noting the advantages of additional slots and the ability to operate night flights with no curfew. [more - Aviation Week]

    Background ✨

    VietJet Air planned further Australia growth, including lifting Ho Chi Minh City frequencies to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to up to daily from 06/07-Dec-2025, and routing Melbourne-Hanoi and Sydney-Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh City from Oct-2025.1 VietJet Air commercial VP Thanh Ta Huu said it aimed to launch Ho Chi Minh City-Adelaide, subject to aircraft availability, calling Australia a "strategic" market.2

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