Mozambiqueโs national carrier, Linhas Aรฉreas de Moรงambique (LAM), has officially introduced its newly acquired Embraer E190 regional jets into commercial passenger service under its modern rebranding, AirMozambique. The deployment marks a significant operational milestone in the airlineโs comprehensive turnaround program, aimed at expanding domestic and regional capacity, restoring schedule reliability, and replacing costly wet-lease contracts.
The first 100-seat Embraer E190, named “Limpopo” and registered as C9-AMA, completed its inaugural commercial revenue flight on August 14, 2026, operating between the capital of Maputo and Nacala in Nampula Province.
The aircraft was joined shortly thereafter by a second sister ship, registered as C9-AMB and named “Zambeze.” Both airframes previously flew for KLM Cityhopper until late 2025 before being acquired by LAM in a deal valued at approximately US $25 million, subsequently undergoing heavy maintenance and repainting into the fresh AirMozambique livery in South Africa.
The induction of the E190s is central to the restructuring overseen by the carrierโs management commission and major state shareholders, including Portos e Caminhos-de-Ferro de Moรงambique (CFM), Hidroelรฉctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), and Empresa Moรงambicana de Seguros (Emose). The arrival of the twin-jets increases LAMโs operational fleet to 10 aircraftโup from just three serviceable planes in early 2025โwith plans to reach 12 operational aircraft by the end of 2026. The expanded fleet is designed to boost domestic flight frequencies between major economic hubs like Maputo, Beira, Nampula, and Pemba, while setting the foundation for sustained regional connectivity and long-term financial self-sufficiency.
A lot can happen in 15 years โ just ask 787 Engineering leader Tyler Savell.
He had just joined Boeing as a Systems Integration intern a few months before the 787 Dreamliner received type certification on Aug. 26, 2011.
โI remember there was a lot of anticipation at that time because we knew it meant weโd soon be able to start delivering those first airplanes,โ Savell said. โMeanwhile, we were already working on what was coming next with the development of the 787-9 and 787-10.โ
Type certification cleared the way for the โall-new, game-changing 787opens in a new tabโ to enter airline service worldwide. In the decade-and-a-half since, Boeing has expanded the 787 into a true widebody family of airplanes and applied lessons learned from the growing in-service fleet โ and Savell has experienced significant milestones of his own.
Tyler Savell looks at the nose of a 787 in the Final Assembly building.ย
โSince then, weโve had two children,โ Savell said. โAnd for me professionally, itโs exciting to be leading the team that is helping to hire our own next generation. There are teammates joining Boeing today who will help determine what this program looks like another 15 years from now.โ
On Aug. 26, 2011, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt (right) presented the U.S. Type Certificate, which verifies that the 787 has been tested and found to be in compliance with all federal regulations, to 787 Chief Pilot Mike Carriker and 787 Vice President and Chief Project Engineer Mike Sinnett.
“This airplane embodies the hopes and dreams of everyone fortunate enough to work on it. Their dreams are now coming true,” said former Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh on the occasion of the 787โs certification in 2011opens in a new tab.
The widebody that changes whatโs possible: The 787 has carried more than one billion passengers and helped airlines open more than 540 new, nonstop routes that were never previously served. Its composite airframe design and fuel efficiency set a new benchmark for advanced materials and manufacturing.
โOver the past 15 years, weโve taken the foundation established with the original 787 and continued building on it,โ said John Murphy, 787 chief project engineer. โEach advancement reflects the same focus: understanding what our airline customers need and continuing to evolve the airplane safely to meet those needs.โ
Earlier this year, the FAA cleared an increase in the maximum takeoff weights for the 787-9 and 787-10, providing more payload or more range and opening new opportunities and greater flexibility for airlines.
All 787-9 and 787-10 airplanes assembled as of December 2025 are structurally capable of the higher weight. Certified operating weight is designated per airplane and can affect airport fees and route planning. For those reasons, airlines can choose to activate the capability at delivery or later. Offering iMTOW as an option lets carriers match certified capability to their network economics.
Evolution extending beyond the airplane itself: Strong customer demand for the 787, which has earned it the title of the bestselling passenger widebody in history, is also driving continued investment in the program and its production systemopens in a new tab. Boeing is expanding its 787 footprint and capabilities to support higher production rates and meet customer demand in the years ahead.
โOur expansion is one of the most visible signs of how much opportunity still lies ahead for the 787 Dreamliner,โ said Scott Stocker, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. โWhen you see the investment being made in this program, it reinforces that weโre not just celebrating every team member across the enterprise who helped create this airplane and what the 787 has accomplished. Weโre preparing for what comes next.โ
Second 787 Final Assembly construction progress
Located at Boeing South Carolina.Play Video
More milestones to come this year: Just a month after the 787 achieved type certification in 2011, the first delivery to ANAopens in a new tab (All Nippon Airways) occurred on Sept. 26, 2011, with entry into service following shortly after on Oct. 26, 2011.
โWhen I think about 15 years, I donโt just think about how we started,โ said Murphy. โWeโve continued to listen to our customers and apply that knowledge to make an already incredibly capable airplane even better. That continuous evolution is what helps shape the 787.โ
Air Canada on August 28, 2026 announced a new mobility aid travel policy designed to make travel simpler, more consistent and less stressful for customers who travel with mobility aids, including customers participating in adapted sports.
The new policy gives customers requiring the use of mobility aids, or travelling with adaptive sports equipment greater flexibility in bringing the items they need when they fly with Air Canada. It reflects the airlineโs ongoing work to identify, remove and prevent barriers for customers with disabilities, and to provide a more dignified and predictable travel experience at every stage of the journey.
Highlights of the new policy include:
Customers can now travel complimentary with up to three mobility aids.
Eligible items can include any combination of personal mobility aids, adaptive sports equipment, or personal or patient lift, or similar transfer devices.
The policy supports both adaptive athletes and recreational travellers with disabilities, helping remove barriers to participation in sport and leisure travel.
If a mobility aid is too large to travel on the same aircraft as the customer, Air Canada Cargo will complimentarily transport it within Canada.
The enhanced policy reflects Air Canada’s ongoing commitment to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive travel experience for customers with disabilities.
The policy supports customers with varied travel needs, including those travelling for business, leisure, medical reasons or adapted sport. It is intended to reduce uncertainty across different parts of the travel journey by providing a more consistent approach to how mobility aids are accommodated, handled and supported.
American Airlines is refreshing its onboard experience with a new menu of complimentary inflight snacks that offer a wider variety of sweet and savory options to Main Cabin guests. Guided by customer feedback and thoughtful testing, the updated lineup reflects how customers snack throughout the day while bringing greater choice and variety to the Main Cabin experience.
Morning flights will continue to feature the beloved Biscoff cookie, a customer favorite, especially when paired with Lavazza coffee. For a balanced sweet-and-savory start to the day, Goldfish will also now be offered. Later in the day, customers will continue to enjoy Goldfish and have the option of Tateโs Bake Shop chocolate chip cookies and Petersonโs savory and sweet snack mix. Customers will begin seeing these offerings on select flights in early October.
Petersonโs savory and sweet snack mix
โSmall details can make a meaningful difference in the travel experience, especially the familiar touches customers look forward to throughout their journey,โ said Americanโs Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. โAs we looked at our snack offerings, we wanted to take the time to get this refresh right by listening to customer feedback and understanding what customers value most. This updated lineup brings together beloved favorites and new choices in a way that feels familiar, elevated and enjoyable.โ
This refreshed selection of complimentary snacks continues Americanโs focus on elevating the inflight experience, building on recently announced premium dining enhancements, includingย centennial-inspired inflight menusย andย new California wines on board.ย Snacks will rotate over time as American actively listens to customer feedback and reacts to customer preferences, so flyers can look forward to more choices in 2027.Whether starting the day with coffee and a Biscoff cookie or enjoying a sweet-and-savory snack later in the flight, customers across Americanโs network will soon have more to look forward to when the beverage cart rolls down the aisle.
Northeast Airlines and Travel, Inc., (Chicago) is a new contemporary revival carrying the heritage name and historic “Yellowbird” identity of the classic American carrier, has taken significant steps toward launching commercial cargo flying and establishing supporting aviation services.ย Operating from a Chicago base, the company is building out a dual business model that combines scheduled air freight operations with dedicated aftermarket aircraft services and travel management.
The cornerstone of the airlineโs operational plan is its formal entry into the Federal Aviation Administration application process to secure an Air Carrier Operating Certificate under Title 14 CFR Part 121. The certification specifically targets specialized cargo operations specifications utilizing an initial launch fleet of Boeing 737-800 Freighter aircraft.ย By selecting the 737-800F narrowbody platform, the company intends to tap into growing regional e-commerce, express logistics, and modern supply chain demand.ย The airline is working in coordination with the FAA Certificate Management Office, with full Part 121 cargo certification targeted for completion by the third quarter of 2027.
To steer this certification effort and oversee daily business integration, Northeast appointed commercial aviation executive Jayson Carver as its Chief Operating Officer on July 4, 2026. Carver brings extensive industry background from prior executive, board, and sales positions at Trans Meridian Airlines, Ryan International Airlines, and Jet X Aerospace.ย In his leadership role, Carver is responsible for managing corporate assets and integrating the company’s travel arm directly with its operational airline structure.
In parallel with its airline certification pathway, the company expanded its business scope by launching a dedicated Material and Asset Management group under its Northeast Services division, appointing James Campanella as its President.ย Campanella, a licensed Airframe and Powerplant technician with extensive background in aircraft maintenance, fleet dismantling, and end-of-life teardowns, leads the group’s aftermarket initiatives.ย The division focuses on end-of-life aircraft reclamation, recycling aged airframes, recovering reusable rotable parts and expendables for the aftermarket, and providing spare parts storage and inventory management for third-party commercial aviation clients.
All images by the company.
The original Northeast Airlines aircraft photo gallery:
The first Islander to be fully built in the UK since Britten-Norman repatriated production to Bembridge has begun its ground test program, with first flight targeted for September. Delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) will follow completion of flight testing and customer preparation, and the company is opening its production line to customers and media ahead of the aircraft’s formal launch later this year.
The aircraft was rolled out at the company’s Isle of Wight facility on Thursday 30th July, the day after electrical power was successfully applied for the first time. The roll-out followed the installation of the aircraft’s engines, propellers, cowlings, electrical systems, brakes and flight control surfaces and mechanisms, and came in sequence with the programme’s previous public milestones: 75% structural completion confirmed in June, power-on on July 29, 2026, and roll-out the following day.
The aircraft is the first Islander to be fully assembled through Britten-Norman’s reshored UK production line, marking the return of complete civil Islander manufacturing to the United Kingdom following a period in which major assemblies were manufactured overseas prior to final assembly in the UK.
Behind this aircraft, the production line is already at work. A second airframe is progressing through the line, components for follow-on aircraft are in manufacture, and the company is establishing a continuous production cadence at Bembridge, supported by investment in new machinery, tooling and facilities and a workforce that has grown by more than 40% since production was reshored.
The new-build aircraft retains the qualities that have kept Islanders in service worldwide for more than five decades: low operating costs, rugged reliability and unmatched short-strip performance, now delivered through more modern manufacturing methods and tooling. This aircraft is built to the same standard its operators have always relied upon, an airframe with a proven track record of 50 years of service life.
American Airlines expands Flagshipยฎย Dining access, bringing its premium sit-down dining experience to more eligible customers at DFW and MIA beginning Sept. 15, with plans to reopen at LAX in late 2026.
A refreshed Flagshipยฎย Dining menu debuts with chef-inspired dishes, regionally influenced flavors and seasonal ingredients.
Chef Thomas Keller, co-founder of K+M Extravirgin Chocolate and a founding ambassador in Keller Hall Keller (KHK) Wines, brings an exclusive wine and chocolate pairing to Flagshipยฎย Dining guests and visitors to The Chelsea Loungeยฎย club. As part of the collaboration, KHK cabernet sauvignon will also be available in all Flagshipยฎlounges, adding another elevated touch to American’s premium lounge experience.
Flagshipยฎย Dining, the premium American Airlines sit-down dining experience available in Flagshipยฎย lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Miami International Airport (MIA), is expanding access eligibility to more customers. To further enhance the experience, American is introducing an exclusive wine and chocolate pairing featuring KHK Wines and K+M Extravirgin Chocolate for Flagshipยฎย Dining guests. Chef Thomas Keller, who co-founded K+M Extravirgin Chocolate with Italian olive oil producer Armando Manni and is a founding ambassador in KHK Wines, curated the pairing. The offering will also be available at The Chelsea Loungeยฎย club at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), adding another elevated touch to American’s most premium lounge experiences.
Beginning Sept. 15, customers traveling in Flagshipยฎ Business Plus and Flagshipยฎ Business on qualifying long-haul international, transcontinental and Hawaii Flagshipยฎ routes can enjoy access to FlagshipยฎDining โ an opportunity previously offered to only those traveling in Flagshipยฎ First.
The private Flagshipยฎ Dining experience will also reopen at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in late 2026. Itโs an ideal retreat, especially popular among international travelers on layovers or with longer flights ahead of them.
A reimagined Flagship Dining menu
Launching alongside the expanded access, American is unveiling a refreshed four-course FlagshipยฎDining menu curated by Americanโs culinary team. Developed by Americanโs chefs, the seasonal offerings blend regional flavors, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and refined culinary techniques to create an elevated dining experience inspired by some of the worldโs most celebrated restaurants. The refreshed menu will also feature regionally inspired entrees that showcase flavors unique to Americanโs hubs, including, but not limited to:
Roasted purple cauliflower steak
Flagshipยฎ burger
Churro bread pudding
Texas pear and burrata salad
Mesquite-grilled beef filet
California artisan board
A chef-curated pairing elevates the Flagship Dining experience
As part of the enhanced Flagshipยฎ Dining experience, American is introducing an exclusive wine and chocolate pairing featuring KHK Wines, K+M Extravirgin Chocolate and K+M hazelnut dragรฉes. Chef Thomas Keller co-founded K+M Chocolate with Italian olive oil producer Armando Manni and is a founding ambassador in KHK Wines โ brands known for their shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship and hospitality.
The pairing features KHK Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon alongside a selection of K+M chocolates and K+M hazelnut dragรฉes, served at The French Laundry, Chef Keller’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Yountville, California. Together, the collection delivers a thoughtful progression of flavors designed to complement one another and provide a memorable conclusion to the dining experience.
The KHK Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon featured in the pairing was crafted in collaboration with acclaimed Napa Valley winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, whose wines have earned widespread recognition for their quality and sense of place, producing more than 60 cabernet sauvignons that earned 100 points over the course of his career. Brown helped create a cabernet sauvignon that pairs seamlessly with the flavors of the K+M Extravirgin Chocolate and dragรฉes, bringing an additional layer of craftsmanship to the experience.
Beyond Flagshipยฎ Dining, customers visiting all Flagshipยฎ lounges and The Chelsea Loungeยฎ club can enjoy KHK cabernet sauvignon. The addition further reflects American’s commitment to offering distinctive food and beverage experiences in collaboration with premium brands, bringing elevated hospitality and exclusive offerings to customers throughout their journey.
The pairing: KHK Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, K+M Extravirgin Chocolate and K+M hazelnut dragรฉes
Updated Flagship Dining access
Under the updated policy, access is available to customers traveling in Flagshipยฎ Business on qualifying long-haul international, transcontinental and Hawaii Flagshipยฎ routes.
These updates align Flagshipยฎ Dining access more closely with the premium travel experience while ensuring customers traveling on eligible Flagship itineraries can enjoy the benefit as part of their journey.
JetBlue Airways on August 24, 2026 announced that its second BlueHouseโข airport lounge will officially open at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C at 5 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 27, 2026. With the opening of BlueHouse in JetBlueโs second largest focus city, the airline also announced it will expand its lounge access to include departing customers traveling on Mint or Mint Flex fares.
As a major element of JetBlueโs broader JetForward strategy, which includes delivering more premium, customer-centric experiences, the new BlueHouse Boston brings the airlineโs signature hospitality to its major focus city with a thoughtfully designed space that feels like an extension of home. Inspired by Bostonโs history, iconic neighborhoods and renowned hospitality, the lounge gives customers a relaxed and seamless place to work, dine, play or unwind before takeoff.
Key Highlights of BlueHouse at Boston Logan International Airport:
Space to Stretch Out:ย 12,000 square feet of spaces to play, work, dine and lounge, including a central bar and dining rooms, all brought to life through Boston and New England-inspired design, local materials, warm residential details, copper accents, eclectic furniture and curated artwork.
Fresh from the Kitchen, Locally Flavored:ย Locally inspired hot, plated food like North Shore roast beef sliders or crab and shrimp rolls and craft beverage offerings, including cocktails developed by renowned beverage director Jackson Cannon of acclaimed Boston cocktail bar Equal Measure, specialty brewed coffee and espresso from George Howell Coffee, a curated selection of New England craft beers from The Publick House and carry-on sweets from Madeleineโs Candy Shop.
Stay Connected (or not):ย High-speed Wi-Fi, power outlets and dedicated quiet areas.
A New Lounge, More Value for Mint Customers
BlueHouse is a signature benefit for JetBlueโs most loyal customers and premium travelers, enhancing the value of its award-winning TrueBlueยฎ loyalty program. Beginning August 27, complimentary BlueHouse access will expand to all customers with departing travel on a confirmed Mint or Mint Flex fare.
In the coming weeks, JetBlue will also introduce Mint Base, a new lower-fare option designed to make it easier for more customers to experience JetBlueโs award-winning Mint experience onboard. Mint Base will not include BlueHouse access or complimentary advanced seat selection, and fees will apply to changes and cancellations. Customers who value these additional benefits can continue to select Mint or Mint Flex fares, both of which include complimentary BlueHouse access and advance seat selection along with no change or cancellation fees.
More on Boston BlueHouse: A Love Letter to Boston
BlueHouse Boston draws on the character of Boston and greater New England through locally inspired design, art and playful details throughout the space. From an entrance inspired by a classic Boston home to neighborhood influences woven throughout the lounge, the experience is designed to welcome customers from the moment they arrive.
โBlueHouse Boston is designed to feel like a warm, stylish New England home โ welcoming, comfortable and full of details that spark inspiration and nostalgia,โ said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president, marketing and brand, JetBlue. โFrom the local partnerships and artwork to the playful surprises throughout the space, we wanted customers to feel connected to Boston just like JetBlue.โ
Among the Boston-inspired features customers can discover:
The Neighborhood Bar:ย The social heart of the lounge, featuring a โNantucket Blueโ wood-slatted ceiling, warm copper finishes and a custom lighting feature inspired by Bostonโs iconic beacon.
The Dugout:ย A game room that gives a nod to Bostonโs celebrated sports culture, featuring artifacts and memorabilia from our local partners.
The Candy Closet:ย A hidden sweet spot stocked by Madeleineโs Candy Shop, where customers can fill custom-designed, carry-on candy bags.
The Library Workspace:ย A quieter work area with tables and lamps modeled after the historic Boston Public Library, complemented by private rooms for calls and virtual meetings.
A Richard Scarry Original:ย An exclusive-to-JetBlue mural featuring recognizable characters and scenes from Boston-born author and illustrator Richard Scarryโsย Busy World, including an adapted illustration featuring a JetBlue aircraft.
Additional patterns, textures and finishes throughout BlueHouse Boston take inspiration from Beacon Hill, Downtown Boston and residential communities across New England.
Premium Travel with JetBlueโs Signature Hospitality
BlueHouse Boston reflects JetBlueโs continued investment in delivering a more premium travel experience for customers, both in the air and on the ground, and marks another milestone in the airlineโs ongoing investment in Boston as part of its broader JetForward strategy. The opening follows the airlineโs recent accolade for its New York-JFK BlueHouse location, which was named the No. 1 “Best Airport Lounge” in Newsweekโs Readersโ Choiceโข Awards 2026, a consumer-voted program recognizing standout travel and hospitality experiences.
This summer, JetBlue is offering more than 133 daily departures from Boston to 68 destinations, including 25 international destinations and nine daily nonstop flights to Europe. JetBlue continues to strengthen its position as Bostonโs leading leisure airline, expanding its network with new service to destinations including Barcelona and Milan.
Access to BlueHouse:
Customers
Access Policy
Guest Policy
Mosaic 4 Members1
Complimentary
One complimentary guest $39 per additional guest
JetBlue Premier Cardmembers1
Complimentary
One complimentary guest $39 per additional guest
Mint Customers1 (NEW!)
Complimentary
$39 per guest
Eligible customers and guests may access BlueHouse up to three hours before their scheduled departure and must present a confirmed, same-day boarding pass for travel on a Mint, Mint Flex, EvenMore, EvenMore Flex, Main, or Main Flex fare. Mosaic 1-3 members and JetBlue Plus & Business cardmembers and eligible guests may access BlueHouse by purchasing a one-time pass in person at the BlueHouse check-in desk, pending space availability.
Customers
Access Policy
One-Time Pass Price
Mosaic 3 Members and Eligible Guests
Non-complimentary
$59 per-person
Mosaic 1-2 Members and Eligible Guests
Non-complimentary
$79 per-person
JetBlue Plus & Business Cardmembers Members and Eligible Guests
On August 20, 2026, a twin-engine turboprop Cessna 441 Conquest II, operated by Anchorage-based charter operator Security Aviation, crashed near a remote military installation in southwest Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight people aboard. The flight was an on-demand charter contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to transport personnel on an official infrastructure assessment and mission support assignment.
The flight originated from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was destined for the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, located approximately 450 miles southwest of Anchorage on the edge of the Bering Sea. The airstrip serves a Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center installation situated on the slope of a 2,300-foot mountain, utilized by the military to monitor Alaskan airspace and regional border corridors.
The aircraft was carrying two pilots and six passengers, including two civilian employees from the Alaska District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At approximately 12:15 PM local time, while on approach to Cape Newenham in conditions characterized by dense fog, low ceilings, and visibility reported at less than 800 feet, the aircraft impacted terrain west of the airfield. Search and rescue teams coordinated by Alaskan Command, the Rescue Coordination Center, and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the site and confirmed there were no survivors. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) on August 20, 2026 welcomed Frontier Airlinesโ return to Oakland with a celebratory inaugural event marking the launch of new nonstop service to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). The airlineโs return restores a popular travel option for Bay Area residents and visitors, strengthening connectivity between the Bay Area and one of the nationโs most sought-after leisure and entertainment destinations.
The event brought together local, regional, and aviation leaders to recognize the importance of expanded air service for Oakland travelers and the East Bay economy. Speakers participating in the inaugural celebration included:
ยท U.S. Representative Lateefah Simon
ยท Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
ยท Port of Oakland Board President Stephanie Dominguez Walton
ยท Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney
ยท Frontier Airlines VP of Public and Consumer Affairs Tyri Squyres
Frontier initially announced its return to Oakland in June 2026, establishing nonstop service to Las Vegas after previously operating at OAK through 2023. The airlineโs renewed presence reflects continued confidence in the Oakland market and growing demand for convenient, low-fare travel options.
Frontier will operate the Las Vegas route 11 times weekly, providing travelers with greater flexibility and more departure options.
To celebrate its return to OAK and the launch of the new service, Frontier is offering fares as low as $29.*
All 787-9 and 787-10 airplanes assembled as of December 2025 are structurally capable of the higher weight. Certified operating weight is designated per airplane and can affect airport fees and route planning. For those reasons, airlines can choose to activate the capability at delivery or later. Offering iMTOW as an option lets carriers match certified capability to their network economics.
