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ICAO reported (05-Jun-2026) the following traffic highlights for Apr-2026:
Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne introduced (08-Jun-2026) the Liquidity for Airline Sector Resilience facility, a new loan programme through the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation. The programme will enable eligible Canadian airlines, who are experiencing financial pressures from elevated jet fuel costs, to receive repayable liquidity support of up to CAD150 million (USD107.54 million), on an as-needed basis. The Government of Canada also removed the federal fuel excise tax from 20-Apr-2026 to 07-Sep-2026. [more - original PR]
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed (05-Jun-2026) plans to open a new 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington on 06-Jul-2026. Mr Ortberg stated: "We're adding another production line which is really a carbon copy of what you see here in Renton". Boeing's three existing 737 production lines in Renton will support production growth from 42 to 47 aircraft per month in summer 2026. Mr Ortberg said teams are using the company's Safety & Quality Plan to guide the activation of the North Line, which will complement the existing lines and add capacity for production rates of more than 47 aircraft per month. He added: "We're not going to push airplanes out the door if we're not stable and the production system isn't producing a high-quality product", noting: "We'll move when the production system says we're ready to move". As previously reported by CAPA, the new North Line will be capable of building all 737 MAX models and will initially focus on producing the MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 10. [more - original PR]
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing completed a capstone review with the US FAA to lift 737 MAX output from 42 to 47 per month, and it began running the line at the 47-rate with a stabilisation period of a few months.1 He cautioned that a subsequent move to 52 per month could strain inventory, and said part of any further increase depended on capacity from the new Everett line.1
WestJet signed (08/09-Jun-2026) a reciprocal codeshare agreement with Icelandair, providing passengers access to a network of destinations with a single booking and ticket. WestJet passengers will be able to access more than 10 destinations across Europe via Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport, pending regulatory approval. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - Icelandair - II]
Riyadh Air took (07-Jun-2026) delivery of its first three aircraft, all Boeing 787-9s, and announced plans to commence the following services:
The airline aims to operate a network of more than 100 destinations by 2030. [more - original PR]
Malta Tourism Authority announced (08-Jun-2026) Delta Air Lines launched three times weekly New York JFK-Malta service on 07-Jun-2026, marking Delta's first nonstop service between the US and Malta. The seasonal service will operate until 23-Oct-2026. The carrier is the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]
UN Tourism reported (02-Jun-2026) the following highlights for 1Q2026:
UN Tourism Secretary General Shaikha Al Nuwais stated: "The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting travel patterns well beyond the region itself, including rising inflation, particularly in transport and accommodation. This is placing pressure on travellers, businesses and destinations alike". [more - original PR]
United Airlines, via its official Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, announced (04-Jun-2026) it received its first A321XLR aircraft. As previously reported by CAPA, United ordered 50 A321XLRs in Dec-2019 and deliveries were initially scheduled to begin in 2024. The airline expects to receive 28 A321XLRs by Apr-2028.