Airline
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Airbus has secured a major victory in the fiercely competitive widebody cargo market, announcing that Atlas Air Worldwide has placed a firm order for 20 A350F freighters, its largest single order for the type to date. The deal positions Atlas as the world’s biggest A350F customer and marks the first time the US-based cargo giant…
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Ryanair found itself at the centre of an unusual enforcement drama this week after bailiffs in Austria boarded one of its aircraft and placed a legal seizure notice in the cabin, following the airline’s refusal to pay €890 in court‑ordered compensation to a passenger. The incident unfolded at Linz Airport on Monday, where a Boeing…
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Spirit Airlines will be reduced in size starting from this year, with full growth expected by 2030. The carrier has taken another decisive step in its restructuring journey, filing its Restructuring Support Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The move marks one of the…
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Flights out of Dubai & Abu Dhabi begin to restart, with the likes of Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways starting slowly following regional tensions. The move follows a weekend of severe disruption triggered by escalating military action between Iran, Israel and the United States, which forced widespread airspace closures and temporarily shut major regional hubs…
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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…