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GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

Global GDP growth is sustaining business-jet demand, keeping Q1 departures strong despite Middle East conflict pressures, according to GJC. The data points to continued support for OEM order backlogs and near-term delivery momentum.

2026-05-27T10:12:46.517889-07:00

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Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock

2026-05-26T14:53:07.352772-07:00

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Anuvu and Eutelsat sign multi-year capacity deal on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity

2026-05-26T03:01:58.037140-07:00

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Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

2026-05-26T10:35:17.827318-07:00

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GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s Global GDP growth is sustaining business-jet demand, keeping Q1 departures strong despite Middle East conflict pressures, according to GJC. The data points to continued support for OEM order backlogs and near-term delivery momentum.

2026-05-27T10:12:46.517889-07:00

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

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Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will withdraw from Melbourne Airport–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes effective June 20, 2026. The carrier cited a “challenging operating environment” and soaring fuel prices, signaling further network contraction pressure as jet-fuel economics worsen.

2026-05-26T14:53:07.352772-07:00

Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock

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Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring Spirit Airlines is seeking $275 million to facilitate aircraft sales, aiming to convert distressed assets into liquidity during its restructuring process. The proposal underscores how carriers under financial pressure are using secondary-market activity to fund runway and manage fleet transitions.

2026-05-26T10:35:17.827318-07:00

Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

Satellite Evolution

Anuvu and Eutelsat sign multi-year capacity deal on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity Eutelsat and Anuvu have agreed a new multi-year contract under which Anuvu will leverage Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 10B geostationary satellite to support in-flight entertainment (IFE) and high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) services. The announcement positions the deal as capacity-backed support for airline and VIP/VVIP aircraft mobility markets.

2026-05-26T03:01:58.037140-07:00

Anuvu and Eutelsat sign multi-year capacity deal on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity

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Plus Ultra Airlines in talks with Spain on a government-backed viability plan Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas is negotiating a viability plan with the Spanish government, according to ch-aviation coverage. The talks center on how the carrier can continue operating amid its financial stress, with negotiations signaling potential state involvement in its near-term future.

2026-05-25T04:05:40.469283-07:00

Plus Ultra Airlines in talks with Spain on a government-backed viability plan

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Romania’s Dan Air explores sale or joint-venture options as capacity and route plans come under pressure Romanian carrier Dan Air is reported to be up for sale or considering joint-venture (JV) agreements. The development adds another layer to the operator’s evolving strategy after it previously pushed back multiple spring 2026 European route launches tied to cost pressures, including jet-fuel increases.

2026-05-25T01:44:38.477074-07:00

Romania’s Dan Air explores sale or joint-venture options as capacity and route plans come under pressure

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Abra CEO Neuhauser says Avianca and GOL holding group is positioned to flex fleet amid steady Q1 demand Abra Group CEO Mauricio Neuhauser says the Avianca and GOL holding company is “well placed” to adjust capacity if needed, despite demand holding firm in the first quarter. The comment underscores a continuing focus on operational flexibility across Abra’s airline network following its post-restructuring rebuild.

2026-05-22T10:39:47.652051-07:00

Abra CEO Neuhauser says Avianca and GOL holding group is positioned to flex fleet amid steady Q1 demand

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China’s JoyAir moves into pre-restructuring as airline distress escalates China’s JoyAir has entered a pre-restructuring process, signaling a formal step in financial and operational restructuring. The move adds to a growing pattern of pressure on parts of China’s airline market, where profitability and cash resilience remain uneven.

2026-05-21T22:24:26.163010-07:00

China’s JoyAir moves into pre-restructuring as airline distress escalates

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GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock

Anuvu and Eutelsat sign multi-year capacity deal on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity

Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

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