The initial accident report from AI 171 is out, and the story it tells is both spooky and incomplete. Plus new planes in Malaysia, new cabins for Virgin, and new ways to visit China, and much more.

There’s lots to unpack this week, including a new premium seat, a new paint job, and new route plans galore.

Marrakech remains a mess for connections. And there are plenty of other messes around the world. But we find some good news, too.

Another close call, and a lot to consider as new orders and new routes come online.

Which new markets make sense? Both long-haul and short-haul are seeing some interesting changes.