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23 September 2026

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Qantas Aims To Launch Second Project Sunrise Route In 2028

Aviation Week Network · 15:40
Qantas Aims To Launch Second Project Sunrise Route In 2028 Qantas Airways plans to launch its second Project Sunrise route from Sydney to New York in 2028, cutting travel time by three hours with Airbus A350-1000 ULRs. jill.angelini@… Wed, 09/23/2026 - 15:40 Author Adrian Schofield Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Iberia unveils special livery for 100th anniversary

AeroTime · 14:05
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has unveiled a new special livery to mark its 100th anniversary, a milestone the… Iberia unveils special livery for 100th anniversary appeared first on AeroTime.

Project Sunrise: What we know about Qantas’ new Sydney to NY non-stop service

AeroTime · 13:10
Qantas has finally confirmed that its second Project Sunrise non-stop service will be between Sydney and New York,… Project Sunrise: What we know about Qantas’ new Sydney to NY non-stop service appeared first on AeroTime.

France awards Airbus 25-year deal to secure military networks

AeroTime · 12:58
France’s Directorate General for Armament (DGA) has awarded Airbus a 25-year contract to supply cybersecurity gateways for the… France awards Airbus 25-year deal to secure military networks appeared first on AeroTime.

Airbus forecasts 3,830 new passenger aircraft required for the Middle East by 2045 as traffic is set to more than double

Biz Today · 09:36
News Desk DUBAI: The Middle East region will require over 3,800 new passenger aircraft in the next 20 years according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF). A doubling in the propensity to travel by air, increasing urbanisation and major aviation investments continue to strengthen the region’s position as a global aviation hub. The forecast … The post Airbus forecasts 3,830 new passenger aircraft required for the Middle East by 2045 as traffic is set to more than double appeared first on Biz Today.

EASA Carries On With Cautious Approach To Artificial Intelligence

Aviation Week Network · 08:00
EASA Carries On With Cautious Approach To Artificial Intelligence The European Union Aviation Safety Agency had expected to have certified a Level 1 AI system to assist human operators by 2025, but that has yet to materialize. andrea.copleys… Wed, 09/23/2026 - 08:00 Author Thierry Dubois Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA begins using AI to predict congestion and reduce flight delays

AeroTime · 19:31
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun using artificial intelligence to predict air traffic congestion and help… FAA begins using AI to predict congestion and reduce flight delays appeared first on AeroTime.

Routes & Schedules

Delta and United up the stakes on product segmentation as their competitive edge continues to grow

CAPA · 01:30
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have ushered in the next phase of segmentation by introducing new fare classes for their top-tier premium offerings. The evolution represents another point of differentiation for the USA's leading airlines. While other airlines are only beginning to develop upscale products in response to changing passenger preferences, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are moving into a more sophisticated era, refining and further segmenting their highest-end offerings after nearly a decade of segmentation in the main cabin. Stepping back, these moves are the latest efforts by two of the country's most successful airline brands to attract and retain passengers within their respective ecosystems, strengthening long-term loyalty and, ultimately, improving financial performance.

Airframers & OEMs

Automation Doesn’t Reduce ATC Workload. Not at First

Leeham News · 13:30
By Vincent E. Bianco III • Contributing Writer September 23, 2026 Subscription Required New air traffic control automation increases controller workload before it reduces it, often for years. Having lived the last transition, I believe the FAA should... Read More The post Automation Doesn’t Reduce ATC Workload. Not at First appeared first on Leeham News.