SkiftPeden Doma Bhutia

Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026

Capital A has appointed Effendy Shahul Hamid as deputy CEO to lead AirAsia Next as the group pivots to non‑aviation businesses after divesting its airline operations, and is targeting public listings in Hong Kong and the United States in 2026.

Airline EconomicsJustin Pugsley

Effendy Shahul Hamid to become deputy CEO at Capital A

2026-03-30T04:17:42.524436-07:00
FlightGlobalGraham Dunn

Chinese carriers struggle to return to profit as Air China posts wider 2025 losses

By FlightGlobal: China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are set to report full-year results this week, after a return to profit proved elusive for Air China.

2026-03-30T05:16:06.009796-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Finnair leasing more E190s and ATRs for Norra

By FlightGlobal: Finnair is further developing its regional aircraft fleet with leases for a pair of Embraer 190s and two ATR 72-600s. The airline says it has signed preliminary agreements for the leases, under which the aircraft would join the fleet of its regional partner Norra from summer and early autumn.

2026-03-30T02:35:34.162485-07:00
Cranky Flier

Spirit Airlines’ Dec–Jan Operating Reports Show Improvement After November Slump

By Cranky Flier: At long last, Spirit has released its monthly operating reports for December and January. It’s been three months since the dreadful November report was released, and I could only imagine doom and gloom was to come.

2026-03-30T03:58:09.923566-07:00