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An Australian Senate committee report published in February 2026 rebuked Qantas for its plan to close three regional bases in April 2026. The report publicly criticises the airline’s decision and draws attention to the implications for regional connectivity and government oversight.
Reuters
By Reuters: Australia's Qantas Airways on Thursday reported record first-half underlying earnings bolstered by resilient travel demand, but its shares fell more than 6% after the market was disappointed by the results in its international segment.
Australian Aviation
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect 156 US-registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets within five days, after cracks were discovered in wing panels during maintenance checks.
Aviacionline
• Edgardo Gimenez Mazó
By Aviacionline: Aerolíneas Argentinas doubles operating profit in 2025 and eyes 18 new aircraft Aerolíneas Argentinas closed 2025 with a $112.7 million operating profit and eliminated state transfers for the first time in 17 years.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
By Runway Girl: GE Aerospace has implemented broader use of Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data for its flight analytics solutions.
Wall Street Journal
• Jennifer Williams
By Wall Street Journal: The airline gives conservative guidance that factors in the impact of major disruptive events before they happen.
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Reuters
By Reuters: Air New Zealand said on Thursday it was carrying out a strategic review to "reset" its business as persistent engine maintenance delays, weak travel demand and higher costs continue to plague the airline, driving it into a half-year loss.
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
The Points Guy
• Edward Russell
