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Braathens International files for bankruptcy, grounds Airbus fleet

Braathens International Airways has filed for bankruptcy at Solna District Court, immediately grounding its Airbus fleet after financing for its Airbus operations collapsed. The Swedish carrier, created in 2022 for charter and ACMI work, says ATR72-600 turboprop ACMI services remain unaffected.

2025-09-29T17:48:12.135524-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks

2025-09-29T18:04:35.671320-07:00

AeroTime

Iceland’s PLAY collapses, suspends operations and declares bankruptcy; ~400 jobs lost, fleet to be reallocated

2025-09-29T02:54:13.066931-07:00

Reuters

Lufthansa to cut ~3,000 administrative roles (20%) in Capital Markets Day efficiency drive

2025-09-26T14:54:32.550559-07:00

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US’s Spirit to cancel airport and ground-handling contracts Spirit Airlines will cancel airport and ground‑handling contracts, severing service agreements that cover check‑in, baggage and ramp operations at affected stations. The carrier did not disclose the full scope or timing, leaving airports and handling firms with immediate operational uncertainty.

2025-09-30T10:43:01.466453-07:00

US’s Spirit to cancel airport and ground-handling contracts

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Court forces Aeroitalia to rebrand; operator to relaunch as Air Italy amid ITA trademark case A court has ordered Aeroitalia to stop using its current name after ITA Airways argued the branding was too close to former flag‑carrier Alitalia, forcing the operator to adopt the Air Italy name immediately; the broader trademark case won't be finally resolved until late 2026.

2025-09-30T06:12:20.890999-07:00

Court forces Aeroitalia to rebrand; operator to relaunch as Air Italy amid ITA trademark case

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Aeroflot to cannibalise eight ex-Volga-Dnepr Boeing freighters for spare parts Aeroflot has acquired eight Boeing freighters formerly operated by the Volga‑Dnepr Group and will dismantle them for spare parts to support its ageing fleet, with several airframes already transferred to Aeroflot for cannibalisation. The move was reported Sept. 29 amid Western sanctions and asset turmoil.

2025-09-30T03:30:52.116554-07:00

Aeroflot to cannibalise eight ex-Volga-Dnepr Boeing freighters for spare parts

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SriLankan launches five-year stabilisation plan after revenue and passenger rise SriLankan Airlines has launched a five-year stabilisation plan aimed at returning the state flag carrier to self-sufficiency, announcing year-on-year revenue and passenger growth as the programme gets underway. The plan targets operational and financial reforms to stabilise services and improve commercial performance.

2025-09-29T19:35:19.478806-07:00

SriLankan launches five-year stabilisation plan after revenue and passenger rise

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Bamboo Airways founder repurchases carrier, vows strategic redesign Bamboo Airways' founder has repurchased the carrier and announced plans for a strategic redesign, ch-aviation reports. The move represents an ownership reset intended to reposition the airline operationally and commercially; the summary did not disclose deal terms, financing or a timeline.

2025-09-29T18:59:23.037933-07:00

Bamboo Airways founder repurchases carrier, vows strategic redesign

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Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks Boeing has begun early-stage development of a new single-aisle airplane intended to replace the 737 MAX, including preliminary talks with engine-maker Rolls‑Royce, according to multiple reports. The move signals a long-term plan to regain narrowbody competitiveness as Airbus advances its own next‑generation designs.

2025-09-29T18:04:35.671320-07:00

Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks

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Braathens International files for bankruptcy, grounds Airbus fleet Braathens International Airways has filed for bankruptcy at Solna District Court, immediately grounding its Airbus fleet after financing for its Airbus operations collapsed. The Swedish carrier, created in 2022 for charter and ACMI work, says ATR72-600 turboprop ACMI services remain unaffected.

2025-09-29T17:48:12.135524-07:00

Braathens International files for bankruptcy, grounds Airbus fleet

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Avelo accelerates West Coast pullback, to close Burbank base Oct. 20 Avelo Airlines has accelerated its withdrawal from the U.S. West Coast, closing its Burbank base and ending regional operations on Oct. 20 — moved forward from the previously announced Dec. 2 date — as the ultra‑low‑cost carrier redeploys capacity.

2025-09-29T08:45:24.384999-07:00

Avelo accelerates West Coast pullback, to close Burbank base Oct. 20

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