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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Jazeera Airways returns to first-half net profit as stronger Q2 offsets conflict-related losses

Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways posted a net profit for the first half of the year, reversing losses tied to Middle East disruption. A stronger second quarter drove the recovery, underscoring the airline’s resilience amid continued regional operating pressures.

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2026-08-10T23:35:57.990381-07:00

Europe Orders Airlines Boeing 737

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Belarus' Belavia confirms purchase of three B737-800s

By ch-aviation: Belavia (B2, Minsk National) has confirmed it purchased three B737-800s, the same trio whose delivery via the Gambian register ch-aviation reported in June.

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2026-08-10T22:31:52.876547-07:00

Europe M&A Airline Industry & Market Trends TAP Air Portugal Lufthansa

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Spohr touts synergies between TAP and ITA Airways

By ch-aviation: Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr believes the potential acquisition of a minority stake in Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air Portugal would create synergies with ITA Airways in southern Europe and strengthen the group's position in the transatlantic and Latin American markets.

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2026-08-10T21:05:40.794657-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airbus Airlines Boeing

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

South Korea's Jin Air to lease 14 Airbus and Boeing jets

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2026-08-10T16:50:34.661601-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake disrupts operations at seven Colombian airports

By Air Data News: Commercial flights remain suspended while authorities inspect airport infrastructure for magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday forced the temporary suspension of commercial operations at seven airports as authorities assess damage to airport infrastructure.

FL360aero

Colombia Earthquake Disrupts Aviation Network as Seven Airports Suffer Damage; Popayán Separately Closed for Volcanic Ash

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2026-08-10T11:30:55.036916-07:00

PaxEx Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines Boeing 737

The Hill • Ashleigh Fields

No credible threat found after flight locks down cockpit

By The Hill: Alaska Airlines passengers deplaned from a Miami to Seattle flight after a customer disturbance led to a cockpit lockdown.

Aviation A2Z

Alaska Airlines 737 Pilots Lock Cockpit After Passengers Allegedly Attempt to Take Over Aircraft

CNN

Threats from passengers on 2 planes prompts emergency responses

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2026-08-10T09:50:56.417216-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing

Bloomberg • Jonathan Randles

777 Partners Files Bankruptcy After Creditors’ Liquidation Push

By Bloomberg: Alternative investment firm 777 Partners has filed for bankruptcy weeks after creditors sought to liquidate what’s left of the company that began unloading its assets more than a year ago.

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2026-08-10T15:20:57.401714-07:00

BizAv Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer

Leeham News • Thomas Blackwood

Embraer posts record Q2 revenue as deliveries hit 16-year high

By Leeham News: August 10, 2026, © Leeham News: Embraer has achieved the best second-quarter revenue in the Brazilian planemaker’s history after delivering 65 aircraft in the three months ending June 30, the company’s highest quarterly delivery tally for the past 16 years.

aviationnews.eu

Embraer Raises 2026 Financial Outlook Following Record Second-Quarter Revenue of $2.2 Billion

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2026-08-10T13:34:20.488938-07:00

Jazeera Airways returns to first-half net profit as stronger Q2 offsets conflict-related losses

Belarus' Belavia confirms purchase of three B737-800s

Spohr touts synergies between TAP and ITA Airways

South Korea's Jin Air to lease 14 Airbus and Boeing jets

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake disrupts operations at seven Colombian airports

Colombia Earthquake Disrupts Aviation Network as Seven Airports Suffer Damage; Popayán Separately Closed for Volcanic Ash

No credible threat found after flight locks down cockpit

Alaska Airlines 737 Pilots Lock Cockpit After Passengers Allegedly Attempt to Take Over Aircraft

Threats from passengers on 2 planes prompts emergency responses

777 Partners Files Bankruptcy After Creditors’ Liquidation Push

Embraer posts record Q2 revenue as deliveries hit 16-year high

Embraer Raises 2026 Financial Outlook Following Record Second-Quarter Revenue of $2.2 Billion

Stronger second quarter helps Jazeera recover from conflict-related losses

Belarus' Belavia confirms purchase of three B737-800s

Spohr touts synergies between TAP and ITA Airways

South Korea's Jin Air to lease 14 Airbus and Boeing jets

777 Partners Files Bankruptcy After Creditors’ Liquidation Push

S Korea's t'way Air details hybrid model for Trinity Airways

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Delta 757 returns to Atlanta and evacuates 199 passengers after cockpit fumes reported

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