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Cathay Pacific proposes HK$7bn (US$890m) share capital reduction to bolster distributable reserves

Cathay Pacific has proposed a share capital reduction of HKD7 billion (US$890 million) to offset a reduction in distributable reserves, according to the carrier’s filing to Hong Kong regulators. The move is aimed at restoring balance-sheet flexibility rather than altering operating capacity.

2026-04-16T15:10:55.168848-07:00
North America   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airlines  
ch-aviation

US’s JetBlue Airways could go bankrupt in 2026

By ch-aviation: David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK), among other airlines, has said that JetBlue is at risk of going bankrupt in 2026 due to sky-high jet fuel prices....

Also: Aviation A2Z, Simple Flying, One Mile at a Time and Simple Flying
2026-04-16T12:15:50.650741-07:00
NTSB   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

NTSB to hold hearing into cause of UPS MD-11F crash

By FlightGlobal: The crash killed 15 people and prompted the FAA to ground MD-11Fs. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a hearing next month as part of its investigation into the fiery crash last year of a Boeing MD-11 Freighter at Louisville.

Also: NTSB, avweb.com and NTSB
2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00
777X   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Boeing  
Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

No FAA decision by May 1 on extending 777F Classic production

By Leeham News: By Scott Hamilton April 16, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing won’t get a decision from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by May 1 on its request to exempt the 777F Classic freighter from an international rule that means..

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2026-04-16T13:12:41.063156-07:00
LATAM   PaxEx   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airbus   Airlines  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

LATAM unveils A321XLR seats and targets long-haul flying with narrowbody jets

By Air Data News: LATAM Airlines has revealed a preview of the cabin for its future Airbus A321XLR jets, a single-aisle aircraft that will be used on longer routes, including transoceanic services currently operated by larger aircraft.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-04-16T11:56:09.307434-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing  
Aviacionline • Gustavo Roe

National Airlines incorpora su primer Boeing 777F y abandona el 747-400F

By Aviacionline: National Airlines incorpora su primer Boeing 777F y abandona el 747-400F La aerolínea incorpora su primer Boeing 777F, en línea con la tendencia global de reemplazo de cuatrimotores por bimotores más eficientes.

2026-04-16T11:09:38.325081-07:00