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Eastern Airways to close after bidder walks away

UK regional carrier Eastern Airways is set to shut down after a prospective bidder withdrew, leaving the company without an agreed path forward. The development signals heightened risk for financially pressured regional operators dependent on third-party rescue bids to continue trading.

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2026-07-03T07:16:26.761830-07:00

Bloomberg

SAS orders 18 Airbus A330-900s (A330neo) in landmark $10B long-haul fleet renewal plan

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2026-06-30T02:14:23.989439-07:00

FlightGlobal

Joint sales process launched for UK freight carrier European Cargo and Priority 1 Group’s A340 fleet

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2026-07-01T11:29:23.279919-07:00

Skift

Allegiant forecasts Q2 profit after completing Sun Country merger

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2026-06-30T07:59:29.711451-07:00

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Eastern Airways to close after bidder walks away UK regional carrier Eastern Airways is set to shut down after a prospective bidder withdrew, leaving the company without an agreed path forward. The development signals heightened risk for financially pressured regional operators dependent on third-party rescue bids to continue trading.

2026-07-03T07:16:26.761830-07:00

Eastern Airways to close after bidder walks away

FlightGlobal

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Joint sales process launched for UK freight carrier European Cargo and Priority 1 Group’s A340 fleet Administrators and provisional liquidators have initiated a joint sales process covering UK freight operator European Cargo alongside the Priority 1 Group aircraft fleet, offering 15 Airbus A340-600s and A340-500s to interested parties.

2026-07-01T11:29:23.279919-07:00

Joint sales process launched for UK freight carrier European Cargo and Priority 1 Group’s A340 fleet

Skift

3 sources

Allegiant forecasts Q2 profit after completing Sun Country merger Allegiant Air expects to return to profitability in the second quarter following completion of its merger with Sun Country, citing improving economics. The outlook is tied to falling fuel costs and merger-driven benefits, shaping near-term revenue and cost assumptions as the combined carrier ramps up.

2026-06-30T07:59:29.711451-07:00

Allegiant forecasts Q2 profit after completing Sun Country merger

Bloomberg

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SAS orders 18 Airbus A330-900s (A330neo) in landmark $10B long-haul fleet renewal plan Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), emerging from bankruptcy, has placed firm orders for 18 Airbus A330-900 A330neos—Airbus’ largest single investment in the airline’s history—part of a wider plan to add up to 40 European long-haul widebodies worth about $10 billion. SAS also intends to bring A330-300s into service for near-term growth.

2026-06-30T02:14:23.989439-07:00

SAS orders 18 Airbus A330-900s (A330neo) in landmark $10B long-haul fleet renewal plan

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Flybondi cancels nearly all flights amid escalating financial, judicial and operational stress Flybondi cancelled nearly all flights last Thursday, citing a deteriorating operating environment as its future comes under threat. The move follows a backdrop of financial, judicial and operational problems, underscoring the risk of rapid service disruption for ultra-low-cost carriers when liquidity and legal timelines tighten.

2026-06-28T14:25:50.462286-07:00

Flybondi cancels nearly all flights amid escalating financial, judicial and operational stress

FlightGlobal

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Provisional liquidators appointed to Priority 1 Group, owner of European Cargo Provisional liquidators have been appointed to Priority 1 Group, the UK-based owner of freight carrier European Cargo. The company’s portfolio reportedly includes leasing and logistics entities and an A340 fleet, with liquidators working toward selling the business and its assets.

2026-06-26T08:41:17.130260-07:00

Provisional liquidators appointed to Priority 1 Group, owner of European Cargo

Bloomberg

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U.S. carriers slash July 4 domestic capacity (~4.8%), prioritizing margin over volume as demand cools Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, U.S. airlines are cutting seats across domestic networks despite still-strong travel demand and rising fares. Reporting points to a broad ~4.8% domestic capacity reduction—framing a more selective, profit-protecting schedule as costs remain elevated.

2026-06-26T07:41:37.922950-07:00

U.S. carriers slash July 4 domestic capacity (~4.8%), prioritizing margin over volume as demand cools

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SpiceJet receives first $16mn from state crisis fund amid liquidity squeeze India’s SpiceJet has received the first $16 million from a state-backed crisis fund, as the carrier continues working to stabilize cashflow. The initial disbursement is part of a broader effort to restore liquidity and support near-term operations.

2026-06-26T02:00:41.511378-07:00

SpiceJet receives first $16mn from state crisis fund amid liquidity squeeze

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