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Vietnam airport operator reports US$148M in unpaid airline charges

A Vietnam airport operator has disclosed US$148 million in unpaid charges owed by airlines. The disclosure signals a substantial receivables shortfall for the operator and is likely to pressure its near-term cash flow, budget planning and commercial talks with carriers.

2026-02-09T20:49:56.363846-08:00

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Kenya Airways route network & fleet update — new services, frequencies and fleet changes

2026-02-08T09:53:27.751570-08:00

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IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

2026-02-06T08:23:10.943753-08:00

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Norse Atlantic posts record TRASK of 6.0 US¢ in January, changes reporting cadence

2026-02-06T06:43:34.994352-08:00

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Vietnam airport operator reports US$148M in unpaid airline charges A Vietnam airport operator has disclosed US$148 million in unpaid charges owed by airlines. The disclosure signals a substantial receivables shortfall for the operator and is likely to pressure its near-term cash flow, budget planning and commercial talks with carriers.

2026-02-09T20:49:56.363846-08:00

Vietnam airport operator reports US$148M in unpaid airline charges

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Kenya Airways route network & fleet update — new services, frequencies and fleet changes Kenya Airways has published an Operator News update outlining route network changes — new services and frequency adjustments — plus strategic fleet developments and aircraft order activity. The briefing also flags partnerships, start‑ups, and M&A or bankruptcy effects shaping the carrier's capacity and network planning.

2026-02-08T09:53:27.751570-08:00

Kenya Airways route network & fleet update — new services, frequencies and fleet changes

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IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal IAG has formally requested a pathway to acquire 100% ownership of TAP Air Portugal, seeking full control rather than a minority stake. The move underscores IAG's intent to secure governance authority to implement restructuring and margin-improvement measures at the carrier.

2026-02-06T08:23:10.943753-08:00

IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

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Norse Atlantic posts record TRASK of 6.0 US¢ in January, changes reporting cadence Norse Atlantic disclosed January 2026 unit revenue (TRASK) of 6.0 US cents per available seat kilometre — a company high — and announced a shift from its usual monthly reporting cadence to include standalone unit‑revenue disclosures. The move delivers a rare, detailed revenue datapoint for the carrier.

2026-02-06T06:43:34.994352-08:00

Norse Atlantic posts record TRASK of 6.0 US¢ in January, changes reporting cadence

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Australia earmarks AUD5m (US$3.5m) fund for airports hit by Rex voluntary administration The Australian government has set aside AUD5 million (about US$3.5 million) to compensate regional and remote airports that were affected by the voluntary administration of Regional Express (Rex). Creditors of Rex, including affected airports, are eligible to claim from the fund as administrators manage the airline's affairs.

2026-02-05T19:34:23.773186-08:00

Australia earmarks AUD5m (US$3.5m) fund for airports hit by Rex voluntary administration

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Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors Hainan Airlines Holding has completed a $174 million debt-to-equity swap with its creditors, converting outstanding claims into newly issued shares as part of a formal recapitalisation. The transaction alters the group’s balance sheet and ownership structure while aiming to stabilise its finances.

2026-02-05T15:14:36.242364-08:00

Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors

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Azul okays $955m share issuance to raise capital Azul Linhas Aéreas has approved an issuance of new shares intended to raise approximately $955 million in fresh capital. The move represents a significant equity recapitalization for the Brazilian carrier to bolster liquidity and support its financial stabilization.

2026-02-05T10:16:23.644557-08:00

Azul okays $955m share issuance to raise capital

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Bankrupt PLAY closes Lithuanian operations centre, disrupting crew basing and regional services Icelandic carrier PLAY, amid bankruptcy proceedings, has closed its Lithuanian operations centre, disrupting crew basing and regional services across the Baltics and neighbouring markets. The shutdown removes a local operations hub central to flight crewing and short‑haul scheduling as the airline moves through restructuring.

2026-02-05T09:37:46.212120-08:00

Bankrupt PLAY closes Lithuanian operations centre, disrupting crew basing and regional services

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Vietnam airport operator reports US$148M in unpaid airline charges

Kenya Airways route network & fleet update — new services, frequencies and fleet changes

IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

Norse Atlantic posts record TRASK of 6.0 US¢ in January, changes reporting cadence

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