Airline
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Air Niugini has taken another decisive step in its fleet renewal and network expansion strategy, launching its new Airbus A220-300 on the key Port Moresby to Sydney route. The inaugural service, operated on Sunday 29 March 2026, marks the aircraft’s second international deployment following its introduction on flights to Cairns. The move underscores the airline’s…
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China Eastern Airlines is preparing for one of its most expansive summer–autumn seasons yet, unveiling a sweeping network and capacity boost that underscores both its strategic ambitions and the continued resurgence of global air travel. The 2026 schedule, beginning March 29, positions the Shanghai‑based carrier for stronger international competitiveness, deeper domestic connectivity, and a renewed…
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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.…
