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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Russian government says Aeroflot stake sale is ready, timing remains uncertain

The Russian government says preparations for a sale of its stake in Aeroflot are complete, but has not provided a timetable for the transaction. The announcement leaves the airline’s ownership outlook unresolved while signaling that a potential state divestment remains active.

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2026-09-07T23:06:07.270728-07:00

Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines Embraer

Australian Aviation • Jake Nelson

Qantas welcomes first Network Aviation E190 in Perth

By Australian Aviation: While QantasLink wet-leases E190s from Alliance in the eastern states, VH-E9A – which touched down in Perth on Monday – is the first of the E-Jets to be owned by the airline itself, with up to 14 of the mid-life aircraft on order to replace Network’s ageing Fokker 100 fleet.

Also: Air Data News and FlightGlobal

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2026-09-07T18:04:54.342290-07:00

Europe M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines easyJet

Reuters • Oliver Taslic

European Airlines Face a Slow Path to US-Style Consolidation

By Reuters: A post-2008 M&A wave left ⁠four big US carriers. One question is when the fragmented European sector will consolidate. The Iran war may be less of ‌a ⁠trigger than it first seemed.

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2026-09-07T22:20:47.017100-07:00

M&A Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Air India Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Singapore holding backs SIA investment in Air India

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Reuters

Singapore defends flag carrier's Air India bet, cites need to expand overseas

Bloomberg

Singapore Government Backs Singapore Airlines’ Overseas Expansion, Including Air India Support

Also: CAPA, Economic Times, CNA and 5 more

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2026-09-07T16:35:50.363582-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics 777X Orders Boeing

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

India's Afcom signs LOI for up to four B777-8Fs

By ch-aviation: Afcom (O9, Chennai) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Boeing for up to four B777-8Fs as it looks to expand into long-haul cargo operations, the company announced in a stock exchange filing on September 2, 2026.

Also: Dj's Aviation

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2026-09-07T20:14:51.277620-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

India's SpiceJet to lease 20 jets in capacity boost

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2026-09-07T18:50:00.194913-07:00

Bombardier BizAv North America Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance

Reuters • Allison Lampert, Bhargav Acharya

2026-09-07T11:05:06.414832-07:00

Bombardier BizAv North America Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

CNBC • Justina Lee

Trump Says Bombardier Must Build in U.S. to Keep Selling in American Market

By CNBC: President Donald Trump said Monday that Canadian airplane maker Bombardier must build its products in the U.S. in order to keep selling in the American market.

Also: The Independent, CBC and Financial Times

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2026-09-07T18:20:08.627369-07:00

Russian government says Aeroflot stake sale is ready, timing remains uncertain

Qantas welcomes first Network Aviation E190 in Perth

European Airlines Face a Slow Path to US-Style Consolidation

Singapore holding backs SIA investment in Air India

Singapore defends flag carrier's Air India bet, cites need to expand overseas

Singapore Government Backs Singapore Airlines’ Overseas Expansion, Including Air India Support

India's Afcom signs LOI for up to four B777-8Fs

India's SpiceJet to lease 20 jets in capacity boost

Trump threatens to bar Bombardier sales in U.S. unless it manufactures domestically

Trump orders America to stop buying Bombardier — except, presumably, when America needs Bombardier

Trump says Bombardier should no longer sell aircraft in US

Trump Says Bombardier Must Build in U.S. to Keep Selling in American Market

Russian government says Aeroflot stake sale is ready, but timing remains uncertain

Qantas welcomes first Network Aviation E190 in Perth

European Airlines Face a Slow Path to US-Style Consolidation

India's Afcom signs LOI for up to four B777-8Fs

India's SpiceJet to lease 20 jets in capacity boost

Trump Says Bombardier Must Build in U.S. to Keep Selling in American Market

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Indonesia's Whitesky and AutoFlight sign MoU for 60 eVTOLs

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