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Etihad Airways announced (24-Apr-2026) plans to increase Abu Dhabi-Charlotte frequency from four times weekly to daily, effective 15-Jun-2026 until 08-Sep-2026. The additional frequencies will be operated with Boeing 787-9 equipment configured with 32 business class and 271 economy class seats. As previously reported by CAPA, the airline commenced the service in Mar-2026, making Charlotte Etihad's sixth destination in the US, following New York, Chicago, Washington, Boston and Atlanta. The airline is the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

Hong Kong International Airport reported (24-Apr-2026) the following traffic highlights for Mar-2026:

• Passengers: 5.7 million, +19.6% year-on-year;
• Cargo: 430,000 tonnes, -4.4%;
• Aircraft movements: 34,100, +2.7%. [more - original PR]

IATA Economics reported (24-Apr-2026) "significant discrepancies" in flight emissions data available to cargo shippers, depending on the emissions calculator used. Most calculators rely on estimates of information such as fuel consumption, load factor and aircraft type, which IATA stated is "wholly inadequate for reporting purposes". The association commented: "Airlines operating on the same route can exhibit materially different emissions outcomes depending on aircraft efficiency and load factors... Consequently, airline-specific emissions estimates show substantial variation when based on operational data". IATA concluded: "Inconsistent emissions data can undermine trust and complicate decision-making. Greater methodological alignment and the use of accurate, observed, and airline-specific operational data would significantly improve transparency, comparability, and confidence in freight emissions reporting". [more - original PR]

Rhode Island T F Green International Airport confirmed (22-Apr-2026) Cabo Verde Airlines plans to commence weekly Praia-Rhode Island service with Boeing 737 MAX 8 on 04-May-2026. The airline is evaluating the addition of a second weekly frequency later in 2026. Praia will be Rhode Island Airport's second international destination for 2026. Cabo Verde Airlines last served Rhode Island from Jun-2015 to Jan-2018. [more - original PR]

Korean Air announced (23-Apr-2026) plans to relocate services to Frankfurt Airport's new terminal 3 and to utilise the new SkyTeam lounge from 24-Apr-2026. The 550sqm SkyTeam Lounge is on the fourth floor in terminal 3's non Schengen international zone and seats 126 guests. The lounge will be available to eligible Korean Air passengers, including first and prestige class passengers, alongside SKYPASS Million Miler and Morning Calm Premium Club members travelling on Korean Air operated services. Other SkyTeam members are expected to gradually relocate to Frankfurt Airport's terminal 3. [more - original PR]

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Taskforce programme director Rachel Walker, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition, stated (23-Apr-2026) the company is "better placed than ever" due to improved digital capabilities that deliver "a wealth of service inspection data" from engines. Ms Walker said: "We're able to build all of that new learning, all of that new knowledge into new technology development programmes". She also noted that the introduction of the first phase of durability enhancements on the Trent 7000 from 2022 delivered "a wealth of data, knowledge and in service information" to support the Trent 1000.