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Reuters

Air New Zealand launches strategic review after $40m H1 loss as engine maintenance delays, weak demand and rising costs bite

Air New Zealand posted a $40m half‑year loss for the six months to December 2025 and has opened a strategic review after severe fleet disruption. Management attributed the wider‑than‑expected result to engine maintenance delays, softer travel demand and higher operating costs.

2026-02-25T13:13:11.512795-08:00
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The Points Guy • Edward Russell

Breeze Airways to Add Birmingham and Tallahassee as Part of 17‑Route Summer Expansion

By The Points Guy: David Neeleman's latest airline, Breeze Airways, will add two new destinations in a 17-route growth spurt this summer.

Also: The Independent, upgradedpoints.com and the-independent.com
2026-02-24T12:35:43.964579-08:00
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Reuters

Leonardo aims to finalise aerostructures joint venture by end-June to revive loss-making unit

By Reuters: Italian defence group Leonardo expects to sign a joint-venture accord for its aerostructures unit by the end of June, its CEO said on Wednesday, in a protracted deal that could finally allow the loss-making unit to take off.

Also: FlightGlobal and Aviation Week
2026-02-25T09:31:45.094594-08:00