Aviation News

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Japan’s Skymark Airlines refinances $160 million in loans

Japan’s Skymark Airlines has refinanced loans totaling $160 million, marking a significant balance-sheet financing transaction for the carrier. The deal highlights the importance of continued access to financing for airline operators managing fleet, liquidity and broader business requirements.

1 Source

2026-08-12T20:20:17.533600-07:00

North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing United Airlines

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

United 787 flight to Munich diverts to Boston after cockpit windshield cracks

By AeroTime: United Flight 108 diverted to Boston after a cockpit windshield cracked during a Boeing 787-8 flight from Washington Dulles to Munich.

Also: Aviation A2Z

2 Sources

2026-08-12T18:04:54.383299-07:00

M&A Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Pelita Air-Garuda Indonesia merger structure under review

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

1 Source

2026-08-12T18:50:08.315698-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

China Eastern Airlines says it spent $148mn in share buyback

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

1 Source

2026-08-12T19:35:12.122039-07:00

Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

China's Shenzhen Airlines registers $1.8bn capital hike

By ch-aviation: Shenzhen Airlines (ZH, Shenzhen) has registered the CNY11.9 billion yuan (USD1.8 billion) capital increase announced in June 2026, lifting its registered capital to CNY21.2 billion (USD3.1 billion) from CNY9.4 billion (USD1.4 billion).

1 Source

2026-08-12T18:20:14.986118-07:00

Leadership Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

American Airlines reshuffles leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap

By Reuters: American Airlines is reorganizing senior management, broadening oversight across its commercial and operations teams and adding a former Spirit ‌Airlines executive to run technical operations, as CEO Robert Isom faces pressure to close the carrier's profit gap with rivals.

Also: Forbes

2 Sources

2026-08-12T16:35:32.766500-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development Boeing

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Pontifications: Lingering Resentment Overhangs SPEEA Vote; Contract Defeat Seems Likely

By Leeham News: 12, 2026, © Leeham News: Lingering resentment over past contracts, comparisons with the 2024 IAM 751 contract, and poor communications appear to contribute to reasons the Bargaining Unit Councils (BUCs) of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) voted against the tentative agreement (TA).

1 Source

2026-08-12T09:36:38.587244-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Cebu Pacific Warns Pratt & Whitney GTF Fleet Recovery Could Slip to 2028

By ch-aviation: Cebu Pacific Air (5J, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) expects the full restoration of its Pratt & Whitney GTF-affected fleet could be delayed until 2028 due to ongoing industrial risks, despite improving engine shop turnaround times.

1 Source

2026-08-12T13:50:24.423901-07:00

Japan’s Skymark Airlines refinances $160 million in loans

United 787 flight to Munich diverts to Boston after cockpit windshield cracks

Pelita Air-Garuda Indonesia merger structure under review

China Eastern Airlines says it spent $148mn in share buyback

China's Shenzhen Airlines registers $1.8bn capital hike

American Airlines reshuffles leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap

Pontifications: Lingering Resentment Overhangs SPEEA Vote; Contract Defeat Seems Likely

Cebu Pacific Warns Pratt & Whitney GTF Fleet Recovery Could Slip to 2028

Japan's Skymark Airlines refinances $160mn loans

China Eastern Airlines says it spent $148mn in share buyback

Pelita Air-Garuda Indonesia merger structure under review

China's Shenzhen Airlines registers $1.8bn capital hike

United 787 flight to Munich diverts to Boston after cockpit windshield cracks

American Airlines reshuffles leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap

Boeing deliveries fall further behind Airbus after recent momentum slows

Joby Aviation partners with AI company to develop vertiports

Cabo Verde Airlines receives $4.7mn to keep operating

TUI Group Profit Falls On Iran War Impact

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid as Boeing takes nearly 20% stake

airBaltic Abandons 100-Jet Growth Plan, Cuts A220 Fleet to 36

Boeing delivered 53 jets in July, trailing Airbus as orders reached 30 net

Lufthansa Group selects A320neo for August 19 Starlink Wi-Fi debut, targeting 850-aircraft rollout

The day’s aerospace signal, in one email.

More in Aviation

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Advances $2.5B S Concourse Renovation

American Airlines CEO Outlines C-Suite Overhaul to Close ‘Meaningful Gap’

Astronics' second quarter sales increase 27% to a record $260 million

Ontario invests in AirSuite to advance aviation ground operation technology

American Airlines Regional Jet Declares Fuel Emergency After Three Failed Landing Attempts

What to Know About the E.U.’s New Biometric Entry System That’s Caused Chaos at Airports

Tata Sons Chairman to Exit as Air India Enters Leadership Transition

Delta Concierge Launches with Questionable Value-add