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Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded jets as final B777‑300ER VT‑ALL returns to service

Air India has completed restoration of all 30 long‑grounded aircraft inherited at privatisation with the March 2026 return to service of Boeing 777‑300ER VT‑ALL. VT‑ALL had been parked since February 2020, marking the end of a multi‑year fleet‑rebuild and operational capability push under Tata ownership.

2026-03-17T23:05:29.186923-07:00

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Ultra Air CEO may face legal liability after carrier collapse

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

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

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

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SpiceJet chairman: crude at $90/bbl is 'unsustainable' for Indian carriers

2026-03-17T20:12:29.124157-07:00

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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

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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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Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded jets as final B777‑300ER VT‑ALL returns to service Air India has completed restoration of all 30 long‑grounded aircraft inherited at privatisation with the March 2026 return to service of Boeing 777‑300ER VT‑ALL. VT‑ALL had been parked since February 2020, marking the end of a multi‑year fleet‑rebuild and operational capability push under Tata ownership.

2026-03-17T23:05:29.186923-07:00

Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded jets as final B777‑300ER VT‑ALL returns to service

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SpiceJet chairman: crude at $90/bbl is 'unsustainable' for Indian carriers SpiceJet's chairman warned that crude oil prices — "even at $90 a barrel" — are unsustainable, saying Indian airlines may need to rethink expansion plans as elevated fuel costs erode margins. The comment highlights mounting cost pressure on carriers amid recent jet‑fuel spikes and geopolitical disruption.

2026-03-17T20:12:29.124157-07:00

SpiceJet chairman: crude at $90/bbl is 'unsustainable' for Indian carriers

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t'way Air to raise ~$17M as majority shareholder Sono International fully backs rights offering South Korea's t'way Air will raise approximately $17 million after its largest shareholder, Sono International, agreed to fully subscribe to a rights offering covering 26,850,000 ordinary shares. The participation ensures the allotment is covered and provides immediate capital support for the Daegu-based low-cost carrier.

2026-03-17T17:00:40.218347-07:00

t'way Air to raise ~$17M as majority shareholder Sono International fully backs rights offering

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Air Calédonie faces collapse amid continued blockades Air Calédonie is facing potential collapse after sustained blockades have disrupted operations, stranding passengers and grounding services across New Caledonia. The island carrier's financial and operational viability is threatened as blockades limit movements and revenue, raising risks for regional connectivity and travel.

2026-03-17T14:54:18.895870-07:00

Air Calédonie faces collapse amid continued blockades

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Flight‑attendant union warns Trump's Iran war could doom Spirit and Frontier The largest U.S. flight attendant union warned that escalation into a U.S. war with Iran under the Trump administration could push already‑struggling ultra‑low‑cost carriers Spirit and Frontier toward collapse, threatening jobs, domestic connectivity and worsening fragile carrier finances.

2026-03-17T06:41:14.267965-07:00

Flight‑attendant union warns Trump's Iran war could doom Spirit and Frontier

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Inquiry urges leadership overhaul and new strategic plan at Congo Airways An official inquiry has recommended a leadership overhaul and the adoption of a new strategic plan at state-owned Congo Airways. The report urges immediate board-level action to address identified shortcomings and reset the carrier's governance and operational direction.

2026-03-17T06:28:53.177986-07:00

Inquiry urges leadership overhaul and new strategic plan at Congo Airways

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Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded jets as final B777‑300ER VT‑ALL returns to service

Ultra Air CEO may face legal liability after carrier collapse

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

SpiceJet chairman: crude at $90/bbl is 'unsustainable' for Indian carriers

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