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    Emirates reached (14-Jul-2026) 100 aircraft refurbished under its USD5 billion fleet retrofit programme, comprising 53 Boeing 777s and 47 A380s. The airline expects to complete refurbishment of approximately 20 additional aircraft by the end of Dec-2026, out of 219 earmarked. As previously reported by CAPA, Emirates' fleet retrofit programme commenced in 2021 with 120 aircraft, later expanding to 191 aircraft in May-2024 and to 219 aircraft in late 2024. The airline plans to commence the next phase of the programme in Oct-2026, involving the installation of 4K OLED HDR10+ display screens on aircraft seatbacks and the introduction of Safran Z400 seats. [more - original PR]

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    Emirates’ USD5 billion retrofit programme progressed to 91 aircraft completed as of 31-Mar-2026, with 215 aircraft then earmarked, alongside plans to install Starlink across its 232 in-service aircraft by mid-2027 (21 equipped as of 31-Mar-2026)1. Emirates also outlined a further retrofit phase from Aug-2026 covering 60 A380s and 51 777s, including Safran Z400 economy seats, Panasonic Astrova IFE and Starlink connectivity2. Emirates converted its first high-density two-class A380 to a three-class layout and deployed it on Dubai-Birmingham, targeting all 15 aircraft by end-20263.

    Lufthansa announced (14-Jul-2026) it expects delivery of its first A350-1000 aircraft (D-AIFA) named "Deutschland" and featuring its 100th anniversary livery at Munich Airport in autumn 2026. The aircraft is the seventh in the carrier's anniversary fleet and the 700th delivered by Airbus to Lufthansa Group. [more - original PR]

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    Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said it prepared a competition for additional A350-1000s or Boeing 777Xs, with the first A350-1000 expected in Oct-2026 and the first 777X in 1Q2027, while some A340-300s were retained to bridge an earlier capacity gap1. Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter said 25 new aircraft were due to join in 2026 and up to 10 A350-1000s were planned to be based at Munich2.

    Pittsburgh International Airport, via its official Blue Sky News publication, announced (13-Jul-2026) it signed a five year sister airport cooperation agreement with Edmonton International Airport, facilitating the exchange of ideas and insights on projects which improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact and enhance passenger experience. In addition to operational collaboration, the agreement also promotes "the advantages of doing business at both airports", highlighting opportunities for airlines, cargo operators and commercial partners to expand economic development opportunities in each region. [more - original PR]

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    Pittsburgh International Airport advanced its infrastructure and commercial platform, including a 10-year lease of its 77,800sqft Cargo four facility to Skyport Prague, with operations expected from 2Q20261. It also progressed its USD1.7 billion new terminal programme with public trials involving nearly 2000 volunteers and stakeholders, and opened the facility via a ribbon-cutting and community event2 3. Edmonton Airports previously signed a five-year sister airport agreement with Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson focused on air service development, sustainability, innovation and commercial development4.

    Port Harcourt International Airport received (14-Jul-2026) full certification and an operational licence from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, confirming its compliance with ICAO standards. Port Harcourt Airport manager Lynda Ezike commented: "More international airlines can now operate into Port Harcourt with confidence, knowing that the airport meets internationally recognised safety requirements". [more - Aviation Week]

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    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) stated the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority issued aerodrome certificates to Port Harcourt and Kano on 19-Dec-2025, after a "rigorous and structured" joint regulatory process, taking Nigeria to four certified international airports.1 Nigeria's Federal Executive Council also approved plans to concession Port Harcourt Airport's management, with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo saying over six investors competed.2

    SolitAir commenced (13-Jul-2026) Dubai World Central-Jinan cargo service with Boeing 737-800F equipment. Jinan is the airline's second destination in China, following Urumqi. [more - original PR]

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    SolitAir previously commenced Dubai World Central-Karachi cargo services three times weekly using Boeing 737-800F aircraft, as disclosed via its official LinkedIn account and separately by Gerry's dnata via LinkedIn.1 2 It also launched Dubai World Central-Kochi cargo services with Boeing 737-800F equipment, making Kochi its fifth destination in India.3 SolitAir started Dubai World Central-Djibouti cargo services with Boeing 737-800F equipment and stated it served more than 50 international destinations.4

    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, via its official Facebook account, confirmed (14-Jul-2026) it introduced 'SYD Fast Track', a paid priority service for security screening in T1 international departures.

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    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport progressed a multi‑year modernisation programme, with all 15 new security screening lanes operational at T1 International by 4Q2025, and CT-enabled lanes rolling out at T2 Domestic alongside new self‑service check-in and bag drop systems1. CEO Scott Charlton said 3Q2025 upgrades at T1 were expected to lift screening capacity by 30% and support improved passenger flow2.

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    Air France launched (08-Jul-2026) new amenity kits for La Première, business and premium economy cabins, featuring bamboo toothbrushes with organic toothpaste, recycled-material socks, earplugs and sleep masks. [more - original PR]

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    Air France previously rolled out Sofitel MY BED mattress pads across its long haul business cabin from Jul-2025, with completion targeted by end-2025.1 It also introduced long haul comfort kits across La Première, business and premium cabins, with La Première featuring Sisley products and business/premium kits made largely from recycled materials.2

    Airbus reported (08-Jul-2026) the following commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for Jun-2026:

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    Airbus’ gross orders fluctuated earlier in 2026, ranging from 49 in Jan-2026 to 331 in Mar-2026, including large A321neo and widebody commitments from China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines.1 2 In Apr-2026, it logged 28 gross orders, including Scoot A320neo/A321neo and undisclosed A350-900 and A220-300 orders.3 Deliveries also varied, from 19 in Jan-2026 to 66 in Apr-2026.1 3

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