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LATAM targets 410-aircraft fleet by end-2026

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Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for basic‑economy passengers — implications for loyalty and revenue

By Washington Post: Major airlines are cutting frequent-flier miles for basic economy passengers, with United, American and Delta implementing changes.

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ANA and Wingtra partner on advanced drone services in Japan

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Korean Air moves ahead with sale of in‑flight catering arm to raise liquidity

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has decided to press ahead with a plan to sell its lucrative inflight catering business to secure liquidity, Business Korea reported on June 5....

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Akasa Air names new co‑founder and Chief Commercial Officer to lead commercial growth

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China's Air Central to expand widebody fleet for US routes

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Air China secures government approval for $2.9bn A‑share issuance planned for late 1Q26

By ch-aviation: Air China (CA, Beijing Capital) has received final approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to issue 3.04 billion A-shares through a...

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LATAM targets 410-aircraft fleet by end-2026

Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for basic‑economy passengers — implications for loyalty and revenue

ANA and Wingtra partner on advanced drone services in Japan

Korean Air moves ahead with sale of in‑flight catering arm to raise liquidity

Akasa Air names new co‑founder and Chief Commercial Officer to lead commercial growth

Former SriLankan CEO Arrested in Alleged A330 Procurement Corruption Case

China's Air Central to expand widebody fleet for US routes

Air China secures government approval for $2.9bn A‑share issuance planned for late 1Q26

Akasa Air names new co‑founder and Chief Commercial Officer to lead commercial growth

Former SriLankan CEO Arrested in Alleged A330 Procurement Corruption Case

ANA and Wingtra partner on advanced drone services in Japan

Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for basic‑economy passengers — implications for loyalty and revenue

LATAM aims to grow its fleet to 410 aircraft by the end of 2026

Korean Air moves ahead with sale of in‑flight catering arm to raise liquidity

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