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IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

IndiGo says it is responding to “one of the most demanding periods for Indian aviation” by taking a more measured approach to capacity growth. The carrier plans to reduce damp-lease exposure and is evaluating whether to retire older-generation jets in its A320 fleet as fuel prices and airspace disruptions bite.

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

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PNG Air targets profitability by 2028 as it rebuilds its domestic network and grows charter work

2026-05-28T15:25:35.966864-07:00

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FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

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Lufthansa Group reassures passengers that summer jet-fuel supply is secure amid deeper Middle East disruptions

2026-05-28T05:33:13.440928-07:00

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IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss IndiGo says it is responding to “one of the most demanding periods for Indian aviation” by taking a more measured approach to capacity growth. The carrier plans to reduce damp-lease exposure and is evaluating whether to retire older-generation jets in its A320 fleet as fuel prices and airspace disruptions bite.

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

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PNG Air targets profitability by 2028 as it rebuilds its domestic network and grows charter work PNG Air says its 2025 annual report—its first published on time in six years—details a restructuring plan aimed at returning the carrier to profitability by 2028. The airline is rebuilding domestic scheduled services and expanding charter flying for the resource sector as it prepares delayed audited filings tied to foreign debt restructuring.

2026-05-28T15:25:35.966864-07:00

PNG Air targets profitability by 2028 as it rebuilds its domestic network and grows charter work

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Spain’s Plus Ultra: main shareholder declared insolvent Spain’s Plus Ultra has entered fresh uncertainty after its main shareholder was declared insolvent, raising questions about the carrier’s funding position and near-term corporate viability. The development lands amid ongoing airline restructuring and distress dynamics.

2026-05-28T09:24:01.868446-07:00

Spain’s Plus Ultra: main shareholder declared insolvent

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Lufthansa Group reassures passengers that summer jet-fuel supply is secure amid deeper Middle East disruptions Lufthansa Group is moving to calm summer travel jitters over jet-fuel availability, saying there are no shortages and that summer flights remain secure despite Middle East-linked supply disruptions. The group points to European jet-fuel sourcing from the U.S. and Africa to support network stability for the season.

2026-05-28T05:33:13.440928-07:00

Lufthansa Group reassures passengers that summer jet-fuel supply is secure amid deeper Middle East disruptions

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Australia issues AUD4.8M to settle Rex (Regional Express) debts to 34 regional and remote airports The Australian government has disbursed AUD4.8 million (USD3.4 million) to 34 regional and remote airports to settle debts linked to Rex’s voluntary administration, clearing obligations arising from ZL’s financial restructuring and airport-related claims.

2026-05-27T16:14:00.331525-07:00

Australia issues AUD4.8M to settle Rex (Regional Express) debts to 34 regional and remote airports

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Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras says its common shares and American depositary shares (each ADS representing two common shares) have been approved for listing on NYSE American. The move follows the company’s shareholder and market notification process for the re-listing.

2026-05-27T12:28:50.593038-07:00

Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American

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American and United report resilient summer demand as Spirit’s failure lifts basic economy traffic but higher fuel costs loom American Airlines and United Airlines say passenger demand remains robust heading into the summer peak, even as jet-fuel prices push up ticket costs and consumer confidence softens. American also notes the initial basic-economy demand surge tied to Spirit’s recent collapse has “evened out.” Industry economists project airlines will absorb a major additional fuel bill in 2026.

2026-05-27T12:12:40.068729-07:00

American and United report resilient summer demand as Spirit’s failure lifts basic economy traffic but higher fuel costs loom

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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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IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

PNG Air targets profitability by 2028 as it rebuilds its domestic network and grows charter work

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

Lufthansa Group reassures passengers that summer jet-fuel supply is secure amid deeper Middle East disruptions

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