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• Sanja Stefanjesko
Ryanair plans to establish bases at Katowice in Poland and Rimini in Italy. The announcement signals a change in how the carrier will position its operations at the two airports, though the available report provides no details on timing, aircraft numbers or planned routes.
Bloomberg
• David Fickling
By Bloomberg: Elon Musk may have many strengths. Self-awareness is not one of them.
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• Armin Kific
By ch-aviation: The Greek island of Chios will have its to March 15, 2027, as the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) moves forward with runway and infrastructure upgrades in advance of the 2027 summer season.
Reuters
• Nandan Mandayam, Rajesh Kumar Singh
By Reuters: Southwest Airlines sharply cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, as surging fuel costs overshadowed gains from higher airfares and a business overhaul.
Airport World
By Airport World: United today previewed its new Terminal B North Concourse at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a three-level, 765,000 square-foot, 22 mainline gate facility that opens to the public tomorrow.
Bloomberg
• Carmen Arroyo, Kara Carlson, Michelle F Davis, Ryan Gould
By Bloomberg: Time is running out to pull off the $3.7 trillion merger before political and financial environments take a turn.
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal
• Abeer Ayyoub, James T. Areddy
By Wall Street Journal: Authorities in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday blamed Iran-backed Houthi militants for a new attack on a civilian airport that resulted in casualties, as the U.S.
koreatimes.co.kr
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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has priced a USD300 million five-year Eurobond guaranteed by state-owned Korea Development Bank.
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