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Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Arpan Chaturvedi

Indian Court Rebukes SpiceJet After Last-Minute Lessor Settlement Delays Bankruptcy Rulings

An Indian bankruptcy court criticized SpiceJet for reaching a last-minute settlement with one of eight aircraft lessors whose bankruptcy petitions were awaiting rulings. The court said the move wasted judicial time, underscoring continued financial stress at India’s fourth-largest carrier.

2026-08-17T03:29:26.932490-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus A320   Air India   Airlines  
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Reuters

Malaysia Airlines Pilots Test Negative for Drugs After Colleague’s Indonesia Arrest

By Reuters: All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs after a mandatory screening process ordered after a pilot was arrested ​in Indonesia on trafficking charges, owner Malaysia Aviation Group said on ‌Monday, adding that its cabin crew will be tested next.

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2026-08-17T01:28:20.555036-07:00
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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

AirAsia’s $19 Billion A220 Bet Followed by a 25% Capacity Retreat

By AirInsight: AirAsia signed the biggest order in A220 history in May. By August it was cutting a quarter of its capacity. 'Pre-war levels' explains why..

2026-08-17T00:32:25.384166-07:00