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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Brussels Airlines freezes long-haul fleet expansion amid weaker profitability and geopolitical uncertainty

Brussels Airlines is putting its long-haul fleet expansion on hold as weaker-than-expected profitability, strikes in Belgium and continued geopolitical uncertainty weigh on its outlook. The decision signals a more cautious approach to capacity growth while the carrier assesses whether market conditions can support further investment.

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2026-08-06T14:11:50.763030-07:00

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Bloomberg • Angus Whitley, Danny Lee

New Airlines Target Qantas’s Grip on Lucrative Australian Market

By Bloomberg: A trio of new airlines are eyeing Australia in what’s shaping up to be the biggest assault on Qantas Airways Ltd.’s iron grip on domestic air travel since the company listed in 1995.

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2026-08-06T14:15:23.164949-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends

Aviation Today • John Persinos

Why Aircraft Lease Rates Refuse to Come Down

By Aviation Today: Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Aircraft leasing used to be fairly predictable. Rising interest rates pushed up borrowing costs, lease rates climbed, and airlines paid more to […].

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2026-08-06T13:31:42.145304-07:00

Frequent-flyer programs PaxEx Airlines

View from the Wing • Gary Leff

American Airlines Ends Free Coach-To-Business Upgrades On Three-Cabin Domestic Routes

By View from the Wing: American Airlines is changing complimentary elite upgrades on domestic flights with separate premium economy and business class cabins: coach passengers will upgrade only to premium economy, while business class upgrades will start from premium economy.

Also: CNBC, thriftytraveler.com and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-08-06T09:15:06.834689-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Electric Air Taxis Could Soon Land in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Flying Magazine: Air taxi manufacturer Joby Aviation says its new Texas site will support future operations across the area.

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2026-08-06T13:12:07.525493-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Apollo to take easyJet private in £5.7 billion cash deal

By AeroTime: Apollo has agreed a recommended £5.7 billion cash acquisition of easyJet at £7.15 per share, hours after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew.

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EasyJet Agrees to $7.7B Takeover By Apollo

Reuters

EasyJet agrees $7.7 billion takeover by Apollo as Castlelake walks away

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2026-08-06T06:59:08.235759-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Copa boosts capacity outlook for 2026

By FlightGlobal: The Panama-based carrier increased its growth plans for 2026 despite elevated fuel prices. Copa Airlines says it was able to recover about 40% of increased fuel prices thanks to strong passenger demand, which helped increase operating revenues in the second quarter.

Also: Aviation Week and Aviation Week

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2026-08-06T12:31:48.505245-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines

Associated Press • Mauricio Savarese

Brazilian police accuse 16 current and former Voepass employees over 2024 crash that killed 62

By Associated Press: Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former employees of airline Voepass for the in August 2024 plane crash that killed all 62 people on board.

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2026-08-06T12:44:50.583350-07:00

Brussels Airlines freezes long-haul fleet expansion amid weaker profitability and geopolitical uncertainty

New Airlines Target Qantas’s Grip on Lucrative Australian Market

Why Aircraft Lease Rates Refuse to Come Down

American Airlines Ends Free Coach-To-Business Upgrades On Three-Cabin Domestic Routes

Electric Air Taxis Could Soon Land in Dallas-Fort Worth

Apollo to take easyJet private in £5.7 billion cash deal

EasyJet Agrees to $7.7B Takeover By Apollo

EasyJet agrees $7.7 billion takeover by Apollo as Castlelake walks away

Copa boosts capacity outlook for 2026

Brazilian police accuse 16 current and former Voepass employees over 2024 crash that killed 62

New Airlines Target Qantas’s Grip on Lucrative Australian Market

Brussels Airlines Freezes Long-Haul Fleet Expansion Amid Profitability Challenges

Why Aircraft Lease Rates Refuse to Come Down

Electric Air Taxis Could Soon Land in Dallas-Fort Worth

American Airlines Ends Free Coach-To-Business Upgrades On Three-Cabin Domestic Routes

Brazilian police accuse 16 current and former Voepass employees over 2024 crash that killed 62

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LATAM Airlines to close 2026 with 12 new E195-E2s

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