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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Russian airline Izhavia has lost its air operator certificate (AOC) and suspended flights, removing the carrier from commercial operations. The immediate grounding underscores the operational and regulatory consequences when an airline no longer holds the certification required to conduct air transport services.
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation
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Russian airline Izhavia has lost its air operator certificate (AOC) and suspended flights, removing the carrier from commercial operations. The immediate grounding underscores the operational and regulatory consequences when an airline no longer holds the certification required to conduct air transport services.
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A US court has approved the auction process for Spirit Airlines’ aircraft, advancing the carrier’s asset disposition plan. The decision sets the procedural framework for how Spirit’s fleet will be sold, shaping the timeline and mechanics of recovery or restructuring outcomes.
Cabo Verde’s government is weighing “all options” for Cabo Verde Airlines, a decision that could reshape the carrier’s ownership and operating model. The review indicates the state is considering restructuring pathways to address the airline’s future.
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Airbus reported 351 commercial aircraft delivered in the first half of 2026, up from 306 in H1 2025, alongside a 15% increase in half-year revenues to €23.9 billion. The company reaffirmed its full-year target of 870 aircraft deliveries and guided to €7.5 billion adjusted EBIT and ~€4.5 billion free cash flow, citing stronger commercial output and defense gains.
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