Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation News

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Norse Atlantic says full-year profit out of reach after soft transatlantic Q3

Norse Atlantic Airways said it will miss its goal of full-year profitability after a weak third quarter driven by softer transatlantic demand and one‑off costs. CEO Bjorn Tore Larsen cited "tough competition" on core transatlantic routes as the primary headwind to recovery.

2025-11-26T00:52:11.634536-08:00

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Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets

2025-11-25T11:16:31.951593-08:00

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Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment

2025-11-24T13:25:52.046381-08:00

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Jazeera Airways board approves buyout offer, paving way for ownership change

2025-11-20T21:05:16.504121-08:00

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Capital A to distribute 1.69bn AirAsia X shares to shareholders as restructuring finalises Capital A will issue 1,692,307,692 new shares in AirAsia X (D7) to current Capital A shareholders as the group's airline restructuring completes, effecting the consolidation of its airline operations into AirAsia X and finalising the previously announced disposal process.

2025-11-26T17:39:05.893903-08:00

Capital A to distribute 1.69bn AirAsia X shares to shareholders as restructuring finalises

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Vietravel to divest airline subsidiary — potential buyers, timeline and market impact Vietravel has initiated a divestment of its airline subsidiary, engaging potential buyers and setting a sale timeline. The move could further reshape Vietnam’s carrier landscape, affecting fleet demand, route competition and M&A opportunities as the market continues rapid post‑pandemic expansion.

2025-11-26T16:15:00.339588-08:00

Vietravel to divest airline subsidiary — potential buyers, timeline and market impact

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Croatia Airlines to be recapitalised via €43m debt-to-equity conversion, raising share capital to €135.38m Croatia Airlines will convene an extraordinary general meeting to approve a €43 million capital increase by converting creditor claims into newly issued shares, boosting its share capital to €135.38 million in a state-led debt-to-equity recapitalisation aimed at shoring up the debt‑burdened carrier.

2025-11-26T10:53:59.634255-08:00

Croatia Airlines to be recapitalised via €43m debt-to-equity conversion, raising share capital to €135.38m

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Bpifrance moves to seize two A330-900neos from Air Sénégal over unpaid debt French lender Bpifrance has sued Air Sénégal seeking seizure of two Airbus A330-900neo widebodies over unpaid debt, initiating legal action to recover assets tied to the carrier's financing arrangements. The case centers on alleged repayment breaches linked to the A330-900neo aircraft.

2025-11-26T06:35:04.670898-08:00

Bpifrance moves to seize two A330-900neos from Air Sénégal over unpaid debt

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Air Europa eyes Turkish loan as contingency if investor deal stalls Spain's Air Europa is exploring a loan from Turkish lenders as a contingency should a planned investor deal fail to close. The carrier is positioning the potential Turkish financing as a fallback while negotiations with the prospective investor continue, signalling a parallel path to secure near-term funding.

2025-11-26T02:15:26.369453-08:00

Air Europa eyes Turkish loan as contingency if investor deal stalls

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Norse Atlantic says full-year profit out of reach after soft transatlantic Q3 Norse Atlantic Airways said it will miss its goal of full-year profitability after a weak third quarter driven by softer transatlantic demand and one‑off costs. CEO Bjorn Tore Larsen cited "tough competition" on core transatlantic routes as the primary headwind to recovery.

2025-11-26T00:52:11.634536-08:00

Norse Atlantic says full-year profit out of reach after soft transatlantic Q3

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Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has completed its merger with Mesa Air Group, combining operations into a single carrier that will operate roughly 310 Embraer E-Jets and more than 1,300 daily flights, making it the second-largest regional airline in the United States. Republic shareholders hold about 88% of the combined company.

2025-11-25T11:16:31.951593-08:00

Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets

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Thai and Australian SmartLynx to rebrand after closure of SmartLynx Europe Thai and Australian subsidiaries of SmartLynx will rebrand following the closure of SmartLynx Europe, with both units adopting new identities to continue regional operations. The move reflects a corporate response to the European unit's shutdown and changes SmartLynx's brand footprint in APAC.

2025-11-25T07:43:17.218298-08:00

Thai and Australian SmartLynx to rebrand after closure of SmartLynx Europe

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