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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 6h
KLM is seeing light at the end of the certification tunnel for its new World Business Class seats on the A350, after EASA approved test results for the reverse herringbone seats. But the cabin is presently blocked, its booking engine shows. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/10/cert... #PaxEx
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Certification of KLM A350 WBC set to start but seats presently blocked - Runway Girl
KLM is seeing light at the end of the certification tunnel for its business seats on the A350-900. But it's blocking WBC on initial flights.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 05/10/2026
Delta looks to extend closed captioning to seatback live TV runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/10/delt... #PaxEx
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Delta looks to extend closed captioning to seatback live TV - Runway Girl
A trailblazer in providing accessible seatback IFE, Delta is working to bring closed captioning to inflight live TV.
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 04/10/2026
That’s all for now, I’ll have a full write up for @runwaygirl.com soon. Until then, enjoy this moment of Pacific Northwest bliss.
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 04/10/2026
Good morning and welcome aboard @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov train 516, featuring the brand new Airo trainset still in its first week of service. I been writing about this massive Amtrak fleet renewal since 2021 so I’m very excited to get on board and see it! runwaygirlnetwork.com/2021/07/amtr...
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 04/10/2026
United Premium Plus aboard the 787: the pluses and minuses runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/10/unit... A #nosetotail trip report by @fintan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek
United Premium Plus seats in purple with bedding waiting for each passenger on their seat. Image: Fintan Horan-StearA decent, speciality vegetarian meal served onboard. Image: Fintan Horan-StearContents of the United Premium Plus amenity kit are spread out on a tray table. Image: Fintan Horan-StearDirty lavs in economy class. These are the lavs that are available to Premium Plus passengers. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 03/10/2026
🔓 Why U.S. airlines balked at adopting Boeing’s latest 737 Max software versions theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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Why U.S. airlines balked at adopting Boeing’s latest 737 Max software versions
The Boeing 737 Max software issue that was in the spotlight this week is only one of many bugs that have led U.S. airlines to avoid updating their FMS software
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 01/10/2026
New day dawns for Alaska Air Group with Aurora and Leihōkū reveal runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/10/new-... #PaxEx
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New day dawns for Alaska Air Group with Aurora and Leihōkū reveal - Runway Girl
A new day is dawning for Alaska Air Group as it bolsters its premium proposition for Alaska and Hawaiian including with four-cabin MAX 10s.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 29/09/2026
Thanks, Kevin.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 29/09/2026
We might be having too much fun at Alaska Air Group’s Investor & Media Day in Seattle. Seated in Elevate’s Ascent for the 737 MAX 10 with the one and only @wandrme.paxex.aero #paxex #avgeek 😊
Mary and Seth squeeze into the seat together
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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 29/09/2026
Another scoop-let on the MAX 10 Aurora platform: IFE platform is the @panasonic.aero Astrova solution.
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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 29/09/2026
Alaska Airlines is ready for a true premium play. The carrier will introduce a MAX 10 sub-fleet with lie-flat beds and premium economy, add premium economy to its widebody fleet, and more. paxex.aero/alaska-airli... #AvGeek #PaxEx $ALK
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Alaska Airlines Brings Aurora Premium Upgrades to MAX 10, 787 Fleets | PaxEx.Aero
Alaska Airlines is ready for a true premium play. The carrier will introduce a MAX 10 sub-fleet with lie-flat beds and premium economy, add premium economy to its widebody fleet, and more.
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 28/09/2026
The JetBlue/United Blue Sky "reciprocal loyalty collaboration" isn't perfect, but it's crazy how close the experience on these two airlines has become.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 28/09/2026
VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/viet... #PaxEx
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VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India - Runway Girl
VietJet has selected Starlink inflight Wi-Fi for an initial 120 aircraft even though Starlink does not have landing rights in either country.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 28/09/2026
Blue Sky partnership benefits from uniform #PaxEx at JetBlue, United runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/blue... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #avgeek
Seatback IFE on a JetBlue A220IFE screen on JetBlue A220 says "Hi, Jason"Seatback IFE on United 737IFE screen on United 737 says "Hi, Jason"
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 26/09/2026
Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/alas...
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Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field - Runway Girl
Alaska Airlines has announced a significant expansion out of Paine Field, saying it is set to increase capacity by 50% through spring 2027.
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Clément Alloing @calloing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Another RTO this morning for the first @airbus.com #A350F.The weather was with us this morning 😎😎The livery is completly crazy!! #Avgeeks #Avgeek #FWXLD. Stay tuned, first flight on 29th september
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 23/09/2026
yoda meme reads "begun the new transcon war has"
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 24/09/2026
New A321neo quality defect adds pressure to Airbus delivery schedule theaircurrent.com/aircraft-pro... (@jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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New A321neo quality defect adds pressure to Airbus delivery schedule
Roughly 500 aircraft in-service and at various stages of manufacture are affected
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 23/09/2026
American sets the scene for geek out on XLR — and at Cranky Dorkfest runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/amer... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #avgeek #paxex
Cranky Dorkfest attendees board the American Airlines A321XLR in Los Angeles. Image: Jason Rabinowitz The author, Jason Rabinowitz, in Main Cabin aboard the A321XLR.A nice snack box meal served in Main Cabin aboard the author's American A321XLR flight from Los Angeles to New York. Image: Jason Rabinowitz The passenger in Seat 16D invites the author, Jason Rabinowitz a few rows back, to join a Watch Party on the IFE system. Image: Jason Rabinowitz
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 23/09/2026
Iberia plans comfort boost with long-haul cabin refresh runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/iber... #PaxEx
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Iberia plans comfort boost with long-haul cabin refresh - Runway Girl
Gearing up to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2027, Iberia next year plans to start refurbishing its long-haul aircraft with new interiors.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 22/09/2026
China coverage gap of note as Korean Air and Asiana offer Starlink runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/chin... #PaxEx
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China coverage gap of note as Korean Air and Asiana offer Starlink - Runway Girl
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are rolling out Starlink-powered Wi-Fi, but are alerting passengers to expect gaps over China.
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 20/09/2026
The LAX people mover will move people one day, but that day still isn’t today.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 19/09/2026
Expect higher inflight Wi-Fi speeds as ViaSat-3 F2 enters service “Rollout on VS3 F2 is already underway: several airlines are already connected with more onboarding each day,” Viasat says Full story: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/expe... #PaxEx
Rendering of ViaSat-3 F2 satellite in orbit
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 16/09/2026
RAVE Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik reimagine the passenger control unit runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/rave... #PaxEx #A11y
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RAVE and Lufthansa Technik reimagine the passenger control unit - Runway Girl
RAVE Aerospace is showcasing a new concept for an aircraft seat and IFE controller, in partnership with Lufthansa Technik.
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 15/09/2026
Back at the Heathrow office. We’ve got some airplanes this morning. #AvGeek
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 15/09/2026
Etihad Airways goes beyond with CMF and First class on A330neo runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/etih... #PaxEx
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Etihad Airways goes beyond with CMF and First class on A330neo - Runway Girl
Etihad Airways is already winning praise for its Airbus A330neo cabin interior choicess, including an all-new First product.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 14/09/2026
Eutelsat inks key agreements for OneWeb replenishment, IRIS² buildout runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/eute...
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Eutelsat inks key agreements for OneWeb replenishment, IRIS² buildout - Runway Girl
Eutelsat has announced several key agreements that will ensure it can replenish and expand its OneWeb LEO network, and support Europe's IRIS²
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 12/09/2026
Britten-Norman just flew the first Islander built wholly in the UK runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/brit... #AvGeek
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Britten-Norman just flew the first Islander built wholly in the UK - Runway Girl
Britten-Norman BN2B Islander serial number 2317 flew for the first time on September 3, 2026.
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Panasonic Avionics @panasonic.aero · 09/09/2026
Thrilled to support Avianca as they elevate the long-haul Business Class experience! ✈️ ✨ INSIGNIA by Avianca is taking flight on B787 routes to Europe and NYC, powered by our next-gen Astrova IFE. Congrats to the team shaping the future of Latin American aviation!
INSIGNIA by Avianca
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Flightradar24 @flightradar24.com · 09/09/2026
Yesterday, the NTSB’s briefing included a time line of events based on FDR data with referenced ground speeds. We’ve plotted the approximate locations of those events based on correlated granular ADS-B ground speed data. www.flightradar24.com/blog/flight-...
Annotated image showing the approximate location of flight data recorder events contained in the NTSB briefing. Full list of events available in the linked post.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 10/09/2026
Telesat has restored the 25% of commercial Lightspeed capacity it diverted to defense by greenlighting plans to expand the LEO constellation. That’s good news for enterprise and mobility users, including in aviation, where Telesat sees “huge opportunities.” runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/tele...
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Telesat restores commercial Lightspeed capacity with more satellites - Runway Girl
In growing its planned LEO network to 225 satellites, Telesat has restored the 25% of commercial Lightspeed capacity it previously diverted to defense.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 09/09/2026
Acro adds unique recycling code to every aircraft seat part runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/acro...
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Acro adds unique recycling code to every aircraft seat part - Runway Girl
Acro Aircraft Seating says every seat part it uses now carries a unique recycling code from the Aircraft Interior Recycling Association.
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 08/09/2026
Woaahhhhh they're somehow going to cram a Swiss A340-300 the Swiss Museum of Transport by early 2028. "The aim is to create a multifaceted experience inside the aircraft and present it as a new highlight of the Aviation and Space Travel exhibition." #AvGeek
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 08/09/2026
Paris Premier Lounge marks pinnacle of Eurostar experience runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/pari... A review by @fintan.bsky.social #rail #paxex #eurostar
Elevator to EuroStar Premier LoungeA push booth inside the loungeVarious seating inside the lounge. Light floods in from the massive neoclassical windows.Neoclassical architecture harkens back to the golden age of rail travel in the lounge.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 06/09/2026
Germany’s Isar Aerospace makes launch history in Europe runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/germ...
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Germany's Isar Aerospace makes launch history in Europe - Runway Girl
Isar Aerospace reaches orbit from Norway, marking the first successful commercial satellite launch from continental Europe.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 03/09/2026
Inside American’s super premium 777-300ER flagship widebody A #nosetotail trip report from aboard yesterday’s DFW-JFK media flight, by @airchivesloan.bsky.social for RGN runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/insi... #aviation #paxex #avgeek
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Inside American’s super premium 777-300ER flagship widebody - Runway Girl
American Airlines has raised the stakes in the premium arms race with its newly-refurbished, super premium 777-300ER.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 01/09/2026
Southwest Airlines’ support for the blind on AUS-PIT impresses runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/sout... A #nosetotail trip report by @yarbrough.info #paxex #a11y
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Southwest Airlines' support for the blind on AUS-PIT impresses - Runway Girl
As a blind, solo traveler, I was impressed with the assistance provided by Southwest Airlines on a recent AUS-PIT roundtrip.
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 31/08/2026
This should (hopefully) plug a giant hole in Delta's Wi-Fi coverage for Asia flights. They've been flying without coverage on those routes for years.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 31/08/2026
Airline passengers to benefit as Viasat-3 F3 satellite enters service runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/airl...
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Airline passengers to benefit as Viasat-3 F3 satellite enters service - Runway Girl
Viasat’s new ViaSat-3 F3 satellite has entered service, making capacity available in Asia-Pacific, including for Delta and Qantas.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 30/08/2026
WestJet completes legroom restoration on refurbished 737s runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/west... #PaxEx
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WestJet completes legroom restoration on refurbished 737s - Runway Girl
WestJet has restored the legroom on its refurbished Boeing 737s, fulfilling a promise it made to passengers at the beginning of 2026.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 29/08/2026
A321XLR set to shine as United, American reveal summer 2027 routes runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/a321... @airlineflyer.net reports #paxex #avgeek
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A321XLR set to shine as United, American reveal summer 2027 routes - Runway Girl
Call it the summer of the A321XLR. United and American Airlines have revealed the first full slate of XLR routes slated for summer 2027.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
UPDATE — “Tennessee to name Nashville Airport after Dolly Parton…. The proposal to rename the airport and the current Metro Nashville Airport Authority's naming policy will be addressed at a meeting on ‌September ⁠17…” ✈️
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Tennessee intends to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton, Governor says
Tennessee intends to name Nashville International Airport after country music icon Dolly Parton, according to a statement on ​Friday, after the singer died in the country music capital at ‌age 80 earl...
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AirchiveSloan @airchivesloan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I was really, really curious to review @breezeairways.bsky.social take on First Class. Did Ascent soar? Find out in my Nose-to-Tail trip report for @runwaygirl.com runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/bree...
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Breeze sets the pace for value-first with Nicest cabin, Ascent - Runway Girl
Breeze Airways' Nicest cabin, Ascent, is a solid 'value-first' class product that is arguably setting the pace in this category.
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Cynthia Brumfield @metacurity.com · 27/08/2026
Three major UK airports have been hit by a cyber security incident in which criminal cyber hackers accessed the data of almost nine million people. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Hackers steal data from millions of UK airport customers
About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed, Manchester Airport Group says.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 26/08/2026
Premium aircraft seat certification delays spur testing tweak request runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/prem... #paxex
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Premium aircraft seat certification delays spur testing tweak request - Runway Girl
Aviation safety regulators are paying much closer attention to how the shoulder harness of oblique seats interact with the neck of the crash test dummies used in sled testing, leading to certification...
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 25/08/2026
ALPA urges FAA to require secondary cockpit barrier retrofits runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/alpa...
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ALPA urges FAA to require secondary cockpit barrier retrofits - Runway Girl
ALPA is calling on the FAA to "issue rulemaking" requiring airlines to retrofit their in-service aircraft with secondary cockpit barriers.
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 24/08/2026
Over five years on, Breeze Airways is still keeping it Nice runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/over... A #nosetotail trip report by @airchivesloan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek
Nice seats on Breeze A220Cake celebrates the inauguralBreeze A220 resplendent in the carrier's blue liveryDevice sits on a device holder in Nice economy class seatback
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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 20/08/2026
Do you travel by air and also use a wheelchair? Or not travel by air because it is too challenging with a wheelchair? Do you know someone who does? Would you/they be willing to chat about an airline accessibility thing I'm working on chasing? #paxex
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 24/08/2026
SWISS A330 enters retrofit for Senses interiors at HAECO runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/swis... #paxex #avmro
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SWISS A330 enters retrofit for Senses interiors at HAECO - Runway Girl
Swiss International Air Lines has started bringing its resplendent new Senses long-haul cabin products to its Airbus A330 twinjets. After launching Senses on new Airbus A350-900s late last year, the c...
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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 20/08/2026
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa airlifter runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/de-h... #AvGeek
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De Havilland Aircraft of Canada looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa - Runway Girl
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada acquired rights to the Sherpa in 2019 and is promoting its return to production as a short takeoff and landing airlifter.
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