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Flybondi wet‑leases a Boeing 737 as it moves to restore fleet

Argentina’s low‑cost carrier Flybondi has wet‑leased a Boeing 737 as it seeks to restore its fleet and rebuild capacity. The move is aimed at returning aircraft to service and stabilising operations while the carrier works through its fleet challenges.

2026-04-09T11:17:04.405805-07:00

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Allegiant to close Savannah, GA base in mid-4Q26

2026-04-09T09:56:32.632367-07:00

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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

2026-04-09T06:12:25.205731-07:00

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Estonia rejects investment in airBaltic as carrier seeks Latvian state loan amid fuel-cost shock

2026-04-09T02:21:42.525507-07:00

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Flybondi wet‑leases a Boeing 737 as it moves to restore fleet Argentina’s low‑cost carrier Flybondi has wet‑leased a Boeing 737 as it seeks to restore its fleet and rebuild capacity. The move is aimed at returning aircraft to service and stabilising operations while the carrier works through its fleet challenges.

2026-04-09T11:17:04.405805-07:00

Flybondi wet‑leases a Boeing 737 as it moves to restore fleet

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Allegiant to close Savannah, GA base in mid-4Q26 Allegiant Air will close its Savannah, Georgia operational base in mid-4Q26, ch-aviation reports. The shutdown ends stationing of aircraft and crew at SAV; Allegiant has not disclosed details on fleet redeployment, route changes or employee impacts. The carrier has not issued a formal statement.

2026-04-09T09:56:32.632367-07:00

Allegiant to close Savannah, GA base in mid-4Q26

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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance A UK court has ordered SpiceJet to pay about $8 million to an engine lessor for unpaid rent and maintenance on three engines after the carrier failed to contest claims. The judgment underscores the strength of English courts for lessors and imposes a clear legal obligation on the cash‑strapped airline.

2026-04-09T06:12:25.205731-07:00

UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

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Estonia rejects investment in airBaltic as carrier seeks Latvian state loan amid fuel-cost shock Estonian politicians from both governing and opposition parties have rejected investing in neighbouring Latvia’s airBaltic, leaving the carrier’s funding uncertain. airBaltic has formally asked the Latvian state for a loan to cover an explosion in jet‑fuel costs driven by Middle East war‑related market tensions.

2026-04-09T02:21:42.525507-07:00

Estonia rejects investment in airBaltic as carrier seeks Latvian state loan amid fuel-cost shock

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Croatia Airlines to wet-lease ATR aircraft in early 2Q26 Croatia Airlines plans to wet-lease ATR turboprops in early second-quarter 2026, the carrier said. The short-term wet-lease will add regional capacity while the airline manages near-term fleet availability; the company did not disclose aircraft numbers, lessor identity or deployment details.

2026-04-09T01:00:38.882631-07:00

Croatia Airlines to wet-lease ATR aircraft in early 2Q26

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PIA shareholders approve transfer of 75% stake, pushing privatization to the finish line Shareholders of Pakistan International Airlines have approved the transfer of a 75% stake in the national carrier, ch-aviation reports. The decision moves the long-running privatization effort significantly closer to completion, setting up an imminent change in majority ownership and management control.

2026-04-08T19:17:22.832141-07:00

PIA shareholders approve transfer of 75% stake, pushing privatization to the finish line

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US’s Spirit Airlines sells 20 A320ceo aircraft US’s Spirit Airlines has sold 20 Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft, marking a notable disposal of legacy narrowbody assets. The transaction removes a discrete tranche of A320ceo capacity from Spirit’s fleet; buyers, pricing and transfer timing were not detailed in the report.

2026-04-08T11:56:31.947238-07:00

US’s Spirit Airlines sells 20 A320ceo aircraft

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Fly2Sky drops Maltese AOC Fly2Sky has dropped its Maltese Air Operator Certificate (AOC), terminating its authorization to conduct commercial air transport under Malta's registry. The decision removes Fly2Sky's Malta-based operating privileges and requires any Malta-registered aircraft or services previously run under that AOC to find alternative operating arrangements.

2026-04-08T08:11:26.689418-07:00

Fly2Sky drops Maltese AOC

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Flybondi wet‑leases a Boeing 737 as it moves to restore fleet

Allegiant to close Savannah, GA base in mid-4Q26

UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

Estonia rejects investment in airBaltic as carrier seeks Latvian state loan amid fuel-cost shock

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