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Embraer Commercial Aviation president and CEO Arjan Meijer stated (21-Jul-2026) the company no longer plans to develop a new 70 to 90 seat turboprop aircraft. Mr Meijer commented: "We said we put it in the fridge. Then we said we put it in the freezer. But I think it's fair to say, we've completely shelved that project". He added: "We actually believe that a lot of the turboprop markets can be flown with the jets that we have". [more - Aviation Week]

Airbus outlined (21-Jul-2026) plans to increase operating profit at its commercial aircraft division to EUR10 billion in 2029, compared to EUR5.5 billion in 2025. The company also aims to grow its services revenue to EUR10 billion through organic growth and acquisitions. [more - Aviation Week]

American Airlines introduced (21-Jul-2026) the following digital enhancements for passengers to have "more control" throughout their trip:

• Passengers can now use Venmo to pay for their flights on the carrier's website, with plans to add the payment option to the carrier's app in "the future". American also expanded Apple Pay options;
• Provide "more detailed and transparent" information during delays and cancellations through email, text messaging and the carrier's website and app;
• Access self service rebooking tools through the digital disruption platform, along with hotel, meal and transportation resources when eligible;
• Passengers can opt in to TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. [more - original PR]

Etihad Airways and Abra Group signed (21-Jul-2026) a MoU to create a framework for long term collaboration between Etihad, avianca, GOL and Wamos Air. Details include:

• The partnership will include immediate initiatives spanning network development, loyalty programmes, aircraft leasing and ACMI operations;
• The partnership also contemplates expanded cooperation between Etihad, avianca, and GOL through reciprocal loyalty benefits, commercial collaboration and codeshare agreements, with plans to launch these initiatives in 2026;
• Thee collaboration aims to create new opportunities for Abra´s travellers through Etihad's network across the Middle East, Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Australia, while providing Etihad customers with increased access to destinations throughout Latin America;
• GOL and Etihad intend to evaluate a potential dry lease of an A330-900, with a target start date of Nov-2026, while Wamos Air is expected to support Etihad's expansion plans through the deployment of up to three aircraft beginning in Mar-2027;
• The parties will continue working toward definitive agreements governing the proposed initiatives, subject to regulatory approvals, commercial agreements and operational feasibility assessments. [more - original PR]

Ryanair stated (21-Jul-2026) European short haul capacity is expected to remain constrained until at least 2030, as the main two OEMs remain behind on aircraft deliveries, Pratt & Whitney engine repair delays continue, EU airline consolidation accelerates, and airlines affected by jet fuel prices and a strong USD face a difficult winter. Ryanair expects its widening cost advantage, strong balance sheet, fuel efficient aircraft orderbook and operational resilience will support plans to increase passengers to more than 300 million p/a by FY2034. [more - original PR]

Gulf Air signed (21-Jul-2026) an LoI with JetZero to order "an undisclosed number of Z4 aircraft with preferential delivery positions in the early 2030s, to support their growing network throughout Europe and Asia". As previously reported by CAPA, the Z4 will have capacity for 250 passengers and range of up to 5000nm. JetZero CEO and co-founder Tom O'Leary stated: "Gulf Air is building for its future as a premium key connector, and we believe the Z4 will help power that future", adding: "The Z4 provides expanded network options for the airline at a reduced cost per seat mile while also offering an elevated passenger experience". [more - original PR]