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Argentina's Flybondi launches voluntary headcount reduction programme

Argentina's Flybondi has initiated a voluntary headcount reduction programme, the airline said, offering staff an option to leave voluntarily. The carrier did not specify the number of roles affected or the timeline for the process. The announcement was made in a brief company statement.

2026-03-20T12:18:30.332193-07:00

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Portugal launches privatization process for Azores Airlines

2026-03-20T08:54:54.342514-07:00

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Ultra‑low‑cost carriers' fuel‑efficient fleet gamble could squeeze profits if US demand weakens

2026-03-20T06:34:41.477409-07:00

FlightGlobal

Azul emerges from Chapter 11 with reduced debt and lease burden

2026-03-19T08:20:37.816660-07:00

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Argentina's Flybondi launches voluntary headcount reduction programme Argentina's Flybondi has initiated a voluntary headcount reduction programme, the airline said, offering staff an option to leave voluntarily. The carrier did not specify the number of roles affected or the timeline for the process. The announcement was made in a brief company statement.

2026-03-20T12:18:30.332193-07:00

Argentina's Flybondi launches voluntary headcount reduction programme

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Portugal launches privatization process for Azores Airlines Portugal has opened a new privatization process for Azores Airlines, moving to transfer the state-owned regional carrier into private hands. The announcement marks a separate restructuring track from the government's ongoing TAP privatization and signals renewed focus on Atlantic regional connectivity and ownership reform.

2026-03-20T08:54:54.342514-07:00

Portugal launches privatization process for Azores Airlines

Reuters

Ultra‑low‑cost carriers' fuel‑efficient fleet gamble could squeeze profits if US demand weakens Ultra‑low‑cost carriers have modernised with some of the newest, most fuel‑efficient narrowbodies, improving unit fuel economics. But higher capital and financing costs for those jets mean a slowdown in US travel demand tied to macro uncertainty could quickly flip fuel savings into a profit headwind.

2026-03-20T06:34:41.477409-07:00

Ultra‑low‑cost carriers' fuel‑efficient fleet gamble could squeeze profits if US demand weakens

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RWB Group reportedly scouting acquisition of a Russian airline RWB Group is reportedly scouting to acquire a Russian airline, according to a ch-aviation report. The subscriber-only story provides no details on the prospective target, valuation or timetable. No comment from RWB or any carrier has been published. Further reporting is expected.

2026-03-20T00:09:55.017695-07:00

RWB Group reportedly scouting acquisition of a Russian airline

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Court orders SpiceJet to pay $15 million in shareholder dispute A court has ordered SpiceJet to pay $15 million to resolve a shareholder dispute, ch-aviation reports. The ruling records a significant legal liability for the carrier and represents an important corporate-governance outcome with potential implications for its financial reporting and investor assessments.

2026-03-19T21:58:31.212758-07:00

Court orders SpiceJet to pay $15 million in shareholder dispute

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Azul emerges from Chapter 11 with reduced debt and lease burden Azul completed a nine‑month Chapter 11 reorganization that materially reduced its debt and aircraft lease obligations, slimming its balance sheet and freeing liquidity. The recapitalized Brazilian carrier says the restructuring positions it to better withstand macroeconomic shocks and refocus on network and cargo growth after prolonged financial stress.

2026-03-19T08:20:37.816660-07:00

Azul emerges from Chapter 11 with reduced debt and lease burden

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Ultra Air CEO may face legal liability after carrier collapse The chief executive of Colombia’s now-defunct Ultra Air may face legal liability after the carrier’s collapse, according to exclusive reporting. The development underscores scrutiny of executive conduct in airline failures and may affect recoveries for creditors and employees.

2026-03-18T10:58:56.991534-07:00

Ultra Air CEO may face legal liability after carrier collapse

Bloomberg

Garuda Indonesia posts wider annual net loss as scheduled airline revenue slips Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia posted a wider net loss for the year after revenue from scheduled airline services weakened and costs in some areas rose, the airline said. The results underline mounting pressure on the carrier's financial performance and recovery prospects.

2026-03-18T02:09:01.534188-07:00

Garuda Indonesia posts wider annual net loss as scheduled airline revenue slips

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Argentina's Flybondi launches voluntary headcount reduction programme

Portugal launches privatization process for Azores Airlines

Ultra‑low‑cost carriers' fuel‑efficient fleet gamble could squeeze profits if US demand weakens

Azul emerges from Chapter 11 with reduced debt and lease burden

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