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FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Azul emerges from Chapter 11 with reduced debt and lease burden

Azul completed a nine‑month Chapter 11 reorganization that materially reduced its debt and aircraft lease obligations, slimming its balance sheet and freeing liquidity. The recapitalized Brazilian carrier says the restructuring positions it to better withstand macroeconomic shocks and refocus on network and cargo growth after prolonged financial stress.

2026-03-19T08:20:37.816660-07:00
PaxEx   Airlines   Boeing   United Airlines  
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thebulkheadseat.com • Anthony Losanno

United Opens Bookings for Redesigned 'Elevated' Boeing 787-9 — SFO–SIN service starts Apr 22, SFO–LHR Apr 30

By thebulkheadseat.com: United Airlines has officially opened bookings for its new long-haul cabin product. This marks the first time travelers can reserve seats on the airline’s redesigned Boeing 787-9 featuring its Elevated interior.

Also: World Airline News, World Airline News and upgradedpoints.com
2026-03-19T08:38:28.628413-07:00
AI   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
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Associated Press • JENNIFER McDERMOTT

American Airlines, Google use AI forecasting to cut contrails and reduce climate impact

By Associated Press: American Airlines and Google said Thursday that they significantly reduced the climate impact of some of the airline’s flights using an AI-based forecasting tool to help prevent contrails.

Also: The Independent and abcnews.com
2026-03-19T09:11:24.995297-07:00