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US court approves airBaltic’s $162 million Chapter 11 financing

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted airBaltic first-day relief and approved access to $162 million in financing. The funding, provided by a pool of investors, is intended to keep the Latvian airline operating normally while it restructures under court supervision.

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US court approves airBaltic’s $162 million Chapter 11 financing

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted airBaltic first-day relief and approved access to $162 million in financing. The funding, provided by a pool of investors, is intended to keep the Latvian airline operating normally while it restructures under court supervision.

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Indian tribunal rejects Jet Airways’ $92 million Boeing refund claim

India’s National Company Law Tribunal has dismissed Jet Airways liquidator Satish Kumar Gupta’s bid to recover about $92.1 million (₹500 crore) in aircraft advances and pre-delivery payments from Boeing. The tribunal held that the contract dispute requires a full trial, leaving the funds tied to undelivered aircraft unresolved.

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Korean Air’s Bid to Ease Merger Conditions Faces Rejection

Korean Air’s effort to loosen conditions attached to its merger faces rejection, adding regulatory friction to the airline’s consolidation strategy. The decision underscores the continuing scrutiny of remedies imposed on major airline combinations and the constraints they can place on integration and network planning.

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Malaysia tests contingency plans as AirAsia seeks more than $1 billion in funding

Malaysia is monitoring AirAsia’s liquidity and asking Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could absorb routes if the low-cost carrier faces further financial pressure. AirAsia controls nearly 60% of domestic traffic and is reportedly nearing a $235 million equity deal while seeking more than $1 billion.

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Airbus expects Asia-Pacific to drive nearly half of 42,000 global aircraft deliveries through 2045

Airbus expects Asia-Pacific’s expanding middle class, new city-pair routes and fleet growth to sustain demand for thousands of aircraft over the next two decades. Despite geopolitical headwinds and supply-chain constraints, the manufacturer sees no significant regional slowdown and forecasts the region will account for about 45% of new jet deliveries.

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airBaltic files for U.S. Chapter 11 after seeking high-cost financing to restructure debt

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in New York while maintaining normal flight operations. The carrier is seeking debtor-in-possession financing of up to €350 million, days after pursuing a €257 million emergency package carrying a 25% interest rate.

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Czech regulator conditionally approves Pegasus’ €154 million acquisition of Smartwings and Czech Airlines

Czech competition authorities have conditionally cleared Pegasus Airlines’ planned acquisition of Smartwings Group, which includes Czech Airlines, after the Turkish low-cost carrier agreed to surrender summer slots on the Prague–Antalya route. The approval follows Turkey’s authorization and removes a major regulatory hurdle to closing the €154 million deal.

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