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CAPA

Russia begins process to sell up to a 23.76% Aeroflot stake while retaining majority control

Russia’s Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo) has launched a selection process to arrange the sale of up to a 23.76% (about 24%) shareholding in Aeroflot via a stock market offering. The government plans to keep majority control as part of a broader privatisation and capital-markets programme.

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2026-05-25T15:44:28.224673-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Orders   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Air China Cargo confirms firm order for four more A350F freighters

By Air Data News: The carrier had previously ordered six A350Fs in November 2025 and sought shareholder approval for up to 10 China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters , boosting its total firm order for the type to 10 aircraft.

2026-05-26T03:00:33.246158-07:00
Routes   Airlines  
Cranky Flier • Brett

Allegiant Tries Something New in Fort Lauderdale

By Cranky Flier: strategy has always focused on finding markets that others wouldn’t serve. Whether it’s because the route was too small for anyone to care or it was due to Allegiant using alternate airports, the airline has long shied away from direct competition.

2026-05-26T04:02:04.719089-07:00
Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airlines   Boeing 737  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Ryanair clears debt after €1.2bn bond repayment

By FlightGlobal: Irish budget carrier claims to be debt-free for first time since flotation. Ryanair is claiming to be debt-free, for the first time in nearly 30 years, having repaid a €1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) bond raised during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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2026-05-25T23:47:30.992047-07:00