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PIA shareholders approve transfer of 75% stake, pushing privatization to the finish line

Shareholders of Pakistan International Airlines have approved the transfer of a 75% stake in the national carrier, ch-aviation reports. The decision moves the long-running privatization effort significantly closer to completion, setting up an imminent change in majority ownership and management control.

2026-04-08T19:17:22.832141-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Etihad launches seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka service to capture South Asia passenger and cargo demand

By AeroTime: Etihad Airways launches seasonal Dhaka service from Abu Dhabi, targeting passenger demand and cargo flows along the South Asia trade corridor.

2026-04-08T18:46:59.477335-07:00

North America Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines

Reuters • David Shepardson

US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations

By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday proposed a $255,000 civil fine against American Airlines , alleging that the carrier violated employee drug- and alcohol-testing regulations.

Also: AeroTime and FAA

2026-04-08T16:11:06.471910-07:00

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Airways Magazine • Declan Daleiden

Avianca to Operate 3,000+ Extra Flights and Nearly 600,000 Seats for 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Airways Magazine: Avianca will connect fans to 10 of the tournament's 16 host cities across the US, Mexico, and Canada through nearly 600,000 seats.

Also: Aviation24

2026-04-08T15:56:57.865099-07:00

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Singapore Airlines to stream live FIFA World Cup 2026 on KrisWorld (Sport 24) across A350‑900s, 787‑10s, 737‑8s and 777‑300ERs

By Breitflyte: Singapore Airlines has announced that football fans will be able to watch live FIFA World Cup 2026 action onboard via Sport 24 on Kris World. This will be available on all SIA Boeing 787-10 and 737-8s, as well as 41 Airbus A350-900s and eight Boeing 777-300ERs.On Tuesday (April 7, 2026), Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that customers will be able to enjoy the thrill of the FIFA World Cup 2026 from June 11th through July 19, 2026, with the airline showing the matches live via Sport 24 on KrisW.

2026-04-08T16:36:58.011998-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

SMBC Aviation Capital-led consortium completes $7.4B acquisition of Air Lease

By FlightGlobal: Aircraft lessor Air Lease is in new hands with the completion of its acquisition by SMBC Aviation Capital, Sumitumo, Apollo-managed funds and investment firm Brookfield.

CAPA

SMBC, Sumitomo, Apollo and Brookfield Complete Acquisition of Air Lease Corporation; Renamed Sumisho Air Lease Corporation

CAPA

Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield Complete Acquisition of Air Lease Corporation

Also: Le Journal de l’Aviation, Business Wire and 6 more

2026-04-08T09:22:09.066032-07:00

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

GE Aerospace, Waygate Deploy Automated Inspection Templates for GEnx Engines under Joint Technology Agreement

By Breitflyte: GE Aerospace has announced the deployment of new automated inspection templates for GEnx engines, as part of their ongoing Joint Technology Agreement with Waygate Technologies.

2026-04-08T15:31:50.602791-07:00

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Aviation Week • Thierry Dubois

Aura Aero raises €340M for ERA 19‑seat hybrid‑electric aircraft; first flight delayed to late 2027

By Aviation Week: Aura Aero has secured an additional €340 million ($393 million) of funding, but first flight of its hybrid-electric, 19-seat ERA has been pushed to late 2027.

Aviation24

AURA AERO raises €50M Series B to fund industrial scale-up in France and U.S.

FlightGlobal

Aura secures new finance and targets late 2027 for ERA first flight

2026-04-08T11:32:37.479703-07:00

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