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Qingdao Airlines is seeking $225 million in financing to acquire three Airbus A321neo single‑aisle aircraft. The funding request is intended to underwrite the purchase of the three A321neos and constitutes a targeted capital raise to expand and modernize the carrier’s narrowbody fleet.
Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
By Skift: American’s announcement comes as the Trump administration is pushing for more investment in Venezuelan oil from U.S. oil companies.
AINonline
• Amy Wilder
By AINonline: InFO outlines recommended pilot training methods.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Alaska Airlines has suspended pet travel in cargo on numerous routes due to extreme cold, affecting many travelers.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: Air taxi developer Archer Aviation has asked a federal judge to dismiss trade-secret litigation filed by competitor Joby Aviation, calling the allegations "opaque" and "legally insufficient" and accusing its rival of attempting to undermine competition.
Reuters
• Padraic Halpin, Tim Hepher
By Reuters: Airbus is poised to start offering airlines and leasing firms a larger version of its A220 regional jet with a view to launching development later this year, industry sources said.
One Mile at a Time
By airindia.com: Explore the latest news from Air India. Learn more about Air India's additional aircraft order from Boeing.
