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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Norwegian Group narrows Q1 2026 operating loss to NOK 220m on strong demand and record load factor

Norwegian Air Shuttle reported a NOK 220 million operating loss in Q1 2026, down from NOK 611 million a year earlier, citing stronger demand and record load factors that offset higher fuel costs. The carrier also flagged profitability initiatives as supporting winter-season performance and beating expectations on losses.

Airline Economics • Calum Wilson

Norwegian narrows losses in first quarter

2026-04-28T07:05:05.550997-07:00
Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Financial Times • Peter Campbell

Wizz Air accuses Gulf airlines of putting politics before safety

By Financial Times: Chief executive József Váradi claims carriers are ‘operating based on political pressure’ in highly unusual criticism.

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2026-04-27T11:35:01.497898-07:00
Routes   Europe   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing  
Alaska Airlines • Alaska Airlines

Benvenuti! Alaska Airlines launches historic first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome - Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air

By Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines launches Seattle’s first‑ever nonstop flight to Rome, celebrating its expansion into Europe and a major milestone in its growth as a global carrier.

2026-04-28T05:35:20.928192-07:00
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FL360aero • Scott Kirby

Copa Airlines signs deal for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (valued at about $13.5B list)

By FL360aero: The flag carrier of Panama and a prominent member of the Star Alliance, Copa Airlines announced the signing of a new agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace for the purchase of up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, for an approximate investment of $13.5 billion at list price.

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Russia drafts new flight-safety laws to reinforce airworthiness management

By FlightGlobal: Legislation follows mass transfer of aircraft to country's aviation registry Russian authorities are drafting new federal aviation regulations intended to improve flight-safety monitoring, following the large-scale transfer of aircraft to the country’s national registry.

2026-04-28T05:49:35.978321-07:00