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Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases

An Australian Senate committee report published in February 2026 rebuked Qantas for its plan to close three regional bases in April 2026. The report publicly criticises the airline’s decision and draws attention to the implications for regional connectivity and government oversight.

2026-02-25T15:56:43.281990-08:00
PaxEx   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Reuters

Qantas posts record first-half profit, but shares sink on international weakness

By Reuters: Australia's Qantas Airways on Thursday reported record first-half underlying earnings bolstered by resilient travel demand, but its shares fell more than 6% after the market was disappointed by the results in its international segment.

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2026-02-25T14:13:05.773191-08:00
Helicopter   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus  
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Vertical Features: CFIT Prevention Guidance and Airbus H175 Prospects in Canada

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | How pilots can prevent CFIT: Essential skills to stop Controlled Flight Into Terrain How to develop the skills required to reduce the risk of controlled flight into terrain.

2026-02-25T17:41:01.555519-08:00
MRO   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 757  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA orders urgent five-day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing-panel cracks

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect 156 US-registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets within five days, after cracks were discovered in wing panels during maintenance checks.

2026-02-25T15:10:39.911138-08:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Reuters

Air New Zealand posts wider-than-expected H1 loss and launches strategic review amid engine maintenance delays and weak demand

By Reuters: Air New Zealand said on Thursday it was carrying out a strategic review to "reset" its business as persistent engine maintenance delays, weak travel demand and higher costs continue to plague the airline, driving it into a half-year loss.

2026-02-25T13:13:11.512795-08:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

Aerolíneas Argentinas doubles 2025 operating profit to $112.7M and eyes 18 new aircraft

By Aviacionline: Aerolíneas Argentinas doubles operating profit in 2025 and eyes 18 new aircraft Aerolíneas Argentinas closed 2025 with a $112.7 million operating profit and eliminated state transfers for the first time in 17 years.

2026-02-25T03:21:16.092035-08:00