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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

AirAsia seeks new investors as it refocuses on ASEAN

AirAsia is looking for new investors while sharpening its focus on the ASEAN market, signaling a potential shift in ownership, capital strategy or regional growth priorities. The move comes as the airline reassesses how best to fund and position its operations across Southeast Asia.

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2026-09-21T00:54:52.262713-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines Boeing Boeing 737

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

China's Okay Airways B737s face court auction

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Okay Airways at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-09-21T00:14:51.330245-07:00

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Airline Weekly • Gordon Smith, Jay Shabat

U.S. Airlines Race to Keep Revenue Ahead of Soaring Fuel Costs

By Airline Weekly: Most of North America’s airlines are weathering the fuel shock — but how long can soaring revenues keep the pressure dial from hitting red?.

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2026-09-20T22:04:52.482311-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Aeroflot firms order for 90 Russian-made MC-21-310 aircraft

By AeroTime: Aeroflot firmed an order for 90 Russian-made MC-21-310 aircraft on September 12, 2026. The announcement was made during a press conference at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), with Russian President Vladimir Putin making an appearance via video link.

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2026-09-20T20:05:48.068988-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

VIG Partners in talks over control of S Korea's Air Premia

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2026-09-20T21:20:04.032667-07:00

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Reuters • Seher Dareen, Trixie Sher Li Yap

Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

By Reuters: Europe faces a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit, even as it turns ‌to far-flung suppliers including South Korea, which is set to boost its jet exports to Europe to a four-year high in September, according to analysts and shipping data.

Also: CNA

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2026-09-20T17:20:48.279091-07:00

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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

United pipes live football via DISH to Starlink-enabled seatback IFE

By Runway Girl: United and DISH will pipe the 2026-27 live football season to passengers on Starlink-enabled seatback IFE on U.S. domestic flights.

Also: APEX

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2026-09-20T09:49:57.730305-07:00

Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines Qatar Airways

Bloomberg • Christina Ruffini, David Gura, Kateryna Kadabashy

Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever

By Bloomberg: The ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for Qatar Airways in its more than 30 years in operation, while the airline has taken measures to adapt to the crisis, Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al-Khater said.

Also: theaviationhub.co.uk

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2026-09-20T07:35:28.568181-07:00

AirAsia seeks new investors as it refocuses on ASEAN

China's Okay Airways B737s face court auction

U.S. Airlines Race to Keep Revenue Ahead of Soaring Fuel Costs

Aeroflot firms order for 90 Russian-made MC-21-310 aircraft

VIG Partners in talks over control of S Korea's Air Premia

Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

United pipes live football via DISH to Starlink-enabled seatback IFE

Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever

AirAsia eyes new investors amid ASEAN refocus

China's Okay Airways B737s face court auction

U.S. Airlines Race to Keep Revenue Ahead of Soaring Fuel Costs

VIG Partners in talks over control of S Korea's Air Premia

Aeroflot firms order for 90 Russian-made MC-21-310 aircraft

Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

Flight Attendants Slam FAA Move to Ban Them From Having Mandatory Meal Breaks: ‘This is Illegal And Would Cause Chaos’

South African Airways Group appoints new Acting Group Chief Executive Officer

EASA releases annual aviation safety figures: 116 deaths in 2025

Flights disrupted at Riyadh airport after Houthi attack against Saudi Arabia

Joby’s autonomous Cessna Caravan flies 3,199 miles across the U.S. without pilot input

Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to Flexjet under $7 billion, 182-jet deal

Singapore Airlines takes Skytrax’s top ranking, ending Qatar Airways’ nine-year run

KLM Boeing 777 returns to Amsterdam after former CEO’s power bank catches fire in business class

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