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Spirit Airlines has taken another decisive step toward completing its restructuring, securing an agreement in principle with its debtor in possession lenders and secured noteholders. The development marks one of the most consequential milestones in the carrier’s Chapter 11 process to date, providing the financial clarity and backing needed to finalise its transformation. As the…
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The Cathay Group, based in Hong Kong has opened 2026 with a confident performance across its passenger and cargo businesses, reporting double digit growth in several key metrics and setting new single day records as travel demand across Asia continues to strengthen. The group’s January 2026 traffic figures, released on 24 February, underline a sustained…
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Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways ended 2025 with unprecedented financial momentum, reporting a record AED 2.6 billion (USD 698 million) profit for the year—its highest in the airline’s two‑decade history. The result marks a defining moment for the Abu Dhabi‑based carrier, which has spent the past several years reshaping its network, fleet, and cost structure…
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Cork Airport is set for one of its most significant network expansions in recent years as Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional, operated exclusively by Emerald Airlines, unveil a strengthened summer 2026 schedule. The carrier is adding new European destinations, increasing frequencies on key routes, and converting a popular seasonal service into a year‑round operation.…
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Sao Paulo-based Azul has formally completed its financial restructuring process in the United States, marking a decisive turning point for Brazil’s largest airline by number of cities served. The carrier confirmed its emergence from Chapter 11 on February 20, 2026, following the full repayment of its debtor‑in‑possession financing and the settlement of its previously announced…
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Boeing has secured a major commercial win in Southeast Asia with Sun PhuQuoc Airways confirming an order for up to forty 787 Dreamliner aircraft, marking the largest Boeing widebody commitment in Vietnamese aviation history. Announced in Washington, the deal positions the new luxury carrier to build a long haul network centred on Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s…
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Air Canada has formally revealed a firm order for eight Airbus A350‑1000s, marking one of the airline’s most significant widebody commitments in recent years and signalling a decisive shift in its long‑haul fleet strategy. The order, originally listed as undisclosed in November 2025, positions the carrier to accelerate its global expansion with one of the…
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EVA Air is set to strengthen its North American presence with the launch of a new nonstop service between Taipei and Washington, D.C., beginning 26 June 2026. The move marks a significant expansion for the Taiwanese carrier, which continues to build momentum across the U.S. market and reinforce its position as the leading operator linking…
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Iberia is preparing for one of the most ambitious summer seasons in its history, unveiling a record 3.35 million seats across its Latin America network. The expansion represents a 7.6% increase compared with last summer, reinforcing the airline’s position as the leading European carrier in the region. As the press release notes, “Latin America and…
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AirAsia X (AAX) has taken a decisive step in its transformation into a globally connected long‑haul operator, selecting Bahrain as a strategic hub to anchor its expansion across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia. Announced in Manama on 11 February 2026, the move marks one of the airline’s most significant network developments since emerging…