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AirAsia X to be rebranded as AirAsia on 19 Jan 2026 as Capital A completes restructuring

AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur International) will be rebranded as AirAsia effective 19 January 2026, the carrier said, as parent Capital A enters the final stages of its corporate restructuring. The move consolidates the group's airline identity under the AirAsia name.

2026-01-13T19:00:53.847197-08:00
Aviation SourceLen Varley

Air France B777-200 (AF191 Bengaluru–Paris) Diverts to Ashgabat After In‑Flight Engine Shutdown

By Aviation Source: Air France flight AF191, a B777-200 enroute to Paris from Bengaluru, diverted to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan after encountering an engine problem on 12 January.

2026-01-13T16:54:46.817042-08:00
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Lufthansa Group partners with Starlink to roll out high-speed internet across all fleets by H2 2026

By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Fastest internet access for guests in all classesNew high-speed internet free of charge for status customers and Travel ID usersStarlink technology is expected to be available on the first flights as early as the second half of 2026.

2026-01-13T05:22:04.000459-08:00
SkiftMeghna Maharishi

Delta executives predict consolidation and activist investor pressure among low-cost carriers

By Skift: Delta executives said they believe the airline industry will see more consolidation, especially among low-cost carriers.

2026-01-13T11:09:24.619735-08:00