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Pakistan warns PIA's $2.32bn debt pile as carrier pursues restructuring

Pakistan has raised alarm over Pakistan International Airlines' $2.32bn debt pile as the national carrier explores a restructuring to address mounting liabilities. Officials say the move seeks to stabilise PIA's finances and could have material implications for creditors and ongoing operations.

2026-01-12T18:52:26.797900-08:00
Aviation WeekElla Nethersole

Etihad Airways Posts Record Year with 22.4 Million Passengers In 2025

By Aviation Week: Etihad Airways has reported its strongest year on record after carrying 22.4 million passengers in 2025.

2026-01-12T07:11:49.718647-08:00
AirInsightErnest Arvai

Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines Launch Partnership to Link 14 US Cities with Turkey

By AirInsight: Southwest’s latest international partner is Turkish Airlines, joining Condor, Icelandair, China Airlines, EVA Air, and Philippine Airlines. The agreement with Turkish will begin next month, and enable seamless bookings and connections and itineraries that include both carrier flights from any of Turkish 14 US destinations.

2026-01-12T15:13:00.227360-08:00
Airbus

Airbus delivers 793 aircraft in 2025 and books 1,000 gross orders

By Airbus: Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers globally in 2025 and registered 1,000 new gross orders in the Commercial Aircraft business.

2026-01-12T08:57:57.548050-08:00
Aviation SourceLen Varley

Stansted Hits 30 Million Passengers in Record 2025

By Aviation Source: London Stansted Airport achieved a historic milestone in 2025, marking its busiest year on record, with passenger numbers surpassing the 30 million mark.

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2026-01-12T15:49:58.057777-08:00
ReutersTim Hepher

Airbus warns Pratt & Whitney engine shortfalls could constrain aircraft deliveries

By Reuters: Airbus raised concerns over the availability of jet engines from Pratt & Whitney on Monday, saying it had yet to reach agreement with the U.S. manufacturer over the volume of supplies that it needs "for the foreseeable future".

2026-01-12T10:56:52.814986-08:00
Inflight OnlineSatu Dahl

Gulfstream G500 and G600 gain EASA steep-approach certification

By Inflight Online: Gulfstream G500 and G600 have gained EASA steep-approach certification.

2026-01-12T08:35:27.360740-08:00