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How Etihad Airways Is Integrating The Airbus A350-1000 Into Its Network

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April 21, 2025
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The carrier recently took its sixth delivery of the type.

Operators

XLSmart opens for business as customer-focused third player

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April 21, 2025
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XLSmart – the Indonesian operator created by the merger of XL Axiata, Smartfren Telecom and Smart Telecom – has officially kicked off operations under its new corporate identity as it looks to compete as a stronger, customer-focused third player in the…

Delta Air Lines’ 3 Different Boeing 767 Cabins Compared

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April 21, 2025
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Delta operates a fleet of around 60 Boeing 767s, and these come with three different seating configurations

The World’s 10 Largest Aircraft Boneyards

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April 21, 2025
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Where aircraft go to be stored or scrapped for parts.

5 Ways To Find The Perfect Seat On Any Flight

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April 21, 2025
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These little tips can go a long way.

Mobile Finance

Uganda introduces investment via mobile phone

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April 21, 2025
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Yet another financial innovation using mobile telecommunications has been introduced in Africa. This time, it’s an investment product from Uganda’s MTN Mobile Money (MTN MoMo), a mobile financial service provider.

Regulation

Peru plans to give out blocks in 3.5GHz band for 5G services

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April 21, 2025
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Peru has opened a call for the allocation of the 3.5GHz frequency band for public telecommunications services using 5G or higher technology. More precisely, the call comprises frequencies in the 3300-3800MHz band.

Satellite Networks

Starlink in Africa: awards and arguments

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April 21, 2025
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LEO satellite operator Starlink appears to have had a pretty good week or two in Africa, with licence awards in Lesotho, Guinea-Bissau and Somalia making headlines. But it isn’t quite as simple as that.

Operators

India’s MTNL reports defaults as debts continue to mount up

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April 21, 2025
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State-owned Indian operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has reportedly defaulted on loan repayments of over INR83 billion about (US$971.5 million) to multiple banks.

How Much Does A Boeing 767 Cost In 2025?

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April 21, 2025
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The list price of a new Boeing 767-300ER can still reach over $200 million.