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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant

The operator of Moscow Sheremetyevo — via subsidiary Perspektiva and partner PSB — signed an agreement to acquire Domodedovo, auctioned 29 January after a government takeover. Sheremetyevo's CEO says Domodedovo's new runway was built in violation of standards and may need costly reconstruction.

2026-02-10T23:33:27.910331-08:00
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Gazprom Neft conducts ground-based engine tests of what it says is Russia’s first sustainable aviation fuel

By FlightGlobal: Russian oil refining firm Gazprom Neft has undertaken rig testing for a product it claims will be the county's first sustainable aviation fuel. The low-carbon fuel is based on synthesis of renewable organic material including waste frying oil and animal fats.

2026-02-11T00:40:00.309790-08:00
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Reuters • Julie Zhu

AirAsia X unveils Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route, establishing Middle Eastern hub

By Reuters: Malaysia's AirAsia X announced a new international route on Wednesday linking Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onward to London's Gatwick airport, in the latest step in the budget airline's global expansion efforts.

Also: Business Traveller, Aviation A2Z and newsroom.airasia.com
2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00