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Day`s summary for 31 Mar 2026

Lufthansa Technik Malta completes its first Boeing 787 cabin modification

Lufthansa Technik successfully completed its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin modification at its European Center of Excellence for widebody Base Maintenance Services in Malta. This strategic achievement marks an important step for Lufthansa Technik Malta’s growing widebody service portfolio. The comprehensive modification included the removal and installation of a new seating configuration...

dnata supports around 150,000 flights annually and serves over 60 airline customers

dnata completed the integration of its Italian ground handling business into its global organisation, with all activities now operating under the dnata brand. This milestone follows dnata’s full acquisition of its Italian ground services subsidiary, previously operating as Airport Handling, after progressively increasing its shareholding in recent years. Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, dnata&...

Embraer KC-390 Millennium successfully concludes cold weather campaign in Sweden

Embraer announced the successful completion of an intensive cold‑weather demonstration campaign of the KC‑390 Millennium in Sweden. Conducted at the Vidsel Test Range military facility, the operation showcased the aircraft’s exceptional performance, highlighting its capability to operate in Arctic conditions and support Agile Combat Employment concepts. During this cold‑weather campaign,...

Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for long-haul travel

Alaska Airlines announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska's transformation into the West Coast's global carrier and Seattle's new leader in international travel -- one that now connects guests to over 900 worldwide...

Bonjour Paris! London Gatwick welcomes first Air France flights with a stylish new twice-daily service

London Gatwick passengers now have even more choice for trips to the French capital and beyond, as Air France has officially touched down at the airport with a twice daily service to Paris–Charles de Gaulle. The route, operated on the airline’s modern Airbus A220, provides more opportunities for family getaways, foodie weekends, romantic escapes and connecting to Air France’...

Abelo confirms three additional ATR 72-600 options

Leading turboprop lessor Abelo has confirmed three additional ATR 72-600 options from the agreement signed back at Dubai Airshow 2023. This milestone further strengthens Abelo commitment to modern, efficient regional aviation and reinforces the strong partnership between Abelo and ATR.  With these three additional options now exercised, Abelo...