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French Polynesian court voids $15M state aid for Air Moana

A French Polynesian court has voided government approval of $15 million in state aid earmarked for airline Air Moana. The ruling cancels a planned public rescue package for the nascent carrier and creates immediate uncertainty over its financing, operations and the territory's use of taxpayer support for aviation.

2026-01-29T17:31:47.382426-08:00

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Aer Lingus to close Manchester long‑haul base; transatlantic services end 31 March 2026

2026-01-29T00:30:58.684996-08:00

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Nepal Airlines makes $3.7m aircraft-loan payment as overall debt mounts

2026-01-28T23:10:56.701972-08:00

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American cancels 480 flights (16% of schedule) after Winter Storm Fern; CEO Robert Isom faces mounting pressure

2026-01-28T12:14:44.717485-08:00

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French Polynesian court voids $15M state aid for Air Moana A French Polynesian court has voided government approval of $15 million in state aid earmarked for airline Air Moana. The ruling cancels a planned public rescue package for the nascent carrier and creates immediate uncertainty over its financing, operations and the territory's use of taxpayer support for aviation.

2026-01-29T17:31:47.382426-08:00

French Polynesian court voids $15M state aid for Air Moana

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Aer Lingus to close Manchester long‑haul base; transatlantic services end 31 March 2026 Aer Lingus will close its Manchester long‑haul base and cease direct transatlantic services from 31 March 2026, grounding flights to New York (JFK), Orlando and Bridgetown. The move — affecting about 200 cabin crew — follows a prolonged pay and working‑conditions dispute and will shift capacity back to Dublin.

2026-01-29T00:30:58.684996-08:00

Aer Lingus to close Manchester long‑haul base; transatlantic services end 31 March 2026

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Nepal Airlines makes $3.7m aircraft-loan payment as overall debt mounts Nepal Airlines has made a $3.7m payment on an aircraft loan as its overall debt burden continues to grow. The transaction provides short-term relief for mandatory creditor servicing but underscores ongoing financial pressure at the carrier and the need for sustained funding or restructuring.

2026-01-28T23:10:56.701972-08:00

Nepal Airlines makes $3.7m aircraft-loan payment as overall debt mounts

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Cebu Pacific reviews ATR 42 fleet amid planned withdrawal from Manila Cebu Pacific has launched a review of its ATR 42 turboprop fleet as it prepares to withdraw operations from Manila, prompting reassessment of aircraft deployment, crew basing and maintenance arrangements. The move signals network restructuring and fleet rationalization with potential operational and regulatory implications.

2026-01-28T16:03:15.345545-08:00

Cebu Pacific reviews ATR 42 fleet amid planned withdrawal from Manila

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Parent of New Pacific Airlines Files Chapter 11, Putting Carrier's Near‑Term Service at Risk The parent company of US-based New Pacific Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, casting immediate doubt on the carrier's near-term operations and commercial commitments. The filing starts a court-supervised restructuring process that will determine whether the airline can sustain service while the parent reorganizes.

2026-01-28T13:13:42.316962-08:00

Parent of New Pacific Airlines Files Chapter 11, Putting Carrier's Near‑Term Service at Risk

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Azul unveils Chapter 11 exit financing as CADE opens review of United and American investments Azul has launched a Chapter 11 exit financing offering to fund its U.S. restructuring and support a planned recapitalization. Brazil's antitrust regulator CADE has opened a formal review of equity investments by United Airlines and American Airlines in Azul’s capital, adding regulatory scrutiny to the exit process.

2026-01-28T12:39:57.985640-08:00

Azul unveils Chapter 11 exit financing as CADE opens review of United and American investments

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American cancels 480 flights (16% of schedule) after Winter Storm Fern; CEO Robert Isom faces mounting pressure American Airlines canceled 480 flights—about 16% of its daily schedule—after Winter Storm Fern disrupted operations at its Dallas‑Fort Worth and Charlotte hubs. Competitors Delta and United have largely resumed service while American continues mass cancellations amid crew‑welfare reports, weak results and calls for CEO Robert Isom’s resignation.

2026-01-28T12:14:44.717485-08:00

American cancels 480 flights (16% of schedule) after Winter Storm Fern; CEO Robert Isom faces mounting pressure

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U.S. Approves Transfer of Mesa Airlines Operating Certificates to Republic Airways U.S. regulators have approved the transfer of Mesa Airlines’ operating certificates to Republic Airways. The clearance removes a key regulatory obstacle to operational integration following the Republic–Mesa merger and allows consolidation of fleets, schedules and pilot operations under one carrier certificate.

2026-01-28T10:16:07.550315-08:00

U.S. Approves Transfer of Mesa Airlines Operating Certificates to Republic Airways

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French Polynesian court voids $15M state aid for Air Moana

Aer Lingus to close Manchester long‑haul base; transatlantic services end 31 March 2026

Nepal Airlines makes $3.7m aircraft-loan payment as overall debt mounts

American cancels 480 flights (16% of schedule) after Winter Storm Fern; CEO Robert Isom faces mounting pressure

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