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PaxEx   777X   Airbus A350   Airlines  
Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

Singapore Airlines commits $1.6 billion to long-haul cabin overhaul, with new seats and larger suites from 2027

Singapore Airlines will spend more than S$2 billion (about $1.6 billion) to upgrade long-haul cabins across its Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A350 fleets, including new seats and larger double-bed suites. The rollout is scheduled to begin in 2027 as rivals invest in premium cabins.

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2026-11-05T21:49:05.317529-08:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A320   Airlines  
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Reuters • Julie Zhu

EXCLUSIVE: VietJet to pay lessor $250 million after court-ordered asset freeze, sources say

By Reuters: Vietnamese airline VietJet plans to pay about $250 million in the coming ​days to settle a legal dispute over four leased planes, said two people familiar with the matter, after British court orders froze ‌its dealings in assets outside Vietnam.

2026-11-05T22:04:23.965336-08:00
Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines   Embraer  
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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

IndiGo Airlines in talks for 100 Embraer jets

By ch-aviation: IndiGo Airlines (6E, Delhi International) is reportedly in early-stage talks with Embraer to purchase 100 regional jets, with options for around 50 more, Reuters reported on November 4, 2026, citing three people with direct knowledge of the negotiations.

2026-11-05T21:55:03.031384-08:00
M&A   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air to close $579mn catering and duty-free buyback

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) is scheduled to complete its protracted acquisition of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service on November 4, 2026, after securing regulatory approval.

2026-11-05T19:04:48.433670-08:00