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Eastern Airways’ UK AOC holders surrender Gatwick slots as administrators fail to find a buyer; fleet divestment begins

UK regional carrier Eastern Airways’ administrator-led process is moving from rescue attempts to asset divestment after joint administrators failed to sell the business. The airline’s AOC holder, Air Kilroe, also surrendered its London Gatwick slots, signaling a broader unwinding of the carrier’s operating base.

2026-06-25T01:56:05.952439-07:00

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PIA ownership handover targeted for early 3Q26, with Airbus A320-200 fleet in scope

2026-06-25T03:41:36.526216-07:00

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Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights

2026-06-23T11:40:29.073499-07:00

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Jet Airways’ Boeing 737 fleet set for auction as India’s grounded carrier winds down

2026-06-22T03:27:08.471546-07:00

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PIA ownership handover targeted for early 3Q26, with Airbus A320-200 fleet in scope Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to be handed over to new owners by early 3Q26, with the carrier’s Airbus A320-200 operations included in the transaction scope. The timetable points to a 2026 transition phase for control, fleet oversight, and commercial operations.

2026-06-25T03:41:36.526216-07:00

PIA ownership handover targeted for early 3Q26, with Airbus A320-200 fleet in scope

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Eastern Airways’ UK AOC holders surrender Gatwick slots as administrators fail to find a buyer; fleet divestment begins UK regional carrier Eastern Airways’ administrator-led process is moving from rescue attempts to asset divestment after joint administrators failed to sell the business. The airline’s AOC holder, Air Kilroe, also surrendered its London Gatwick slots, signaling a broader unwinding of the carrier’s operating base.

2026-06-25T01:56:05.952439-07:00

Eastern Airways’ UK AOC holders surrender Gatwick slots as administrators fail to find a buyer; fleet divestment begins

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Eastern Airways fleet sold as administrators fail to rescue collapsed UK regional carrier

2026-06-25T01:56:05.952439-07:00

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Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights Yakovlev’s MC-21-310 has demonstrated a range of about 2,000nm (3,800km) during test flights using a payload that simulates a full passenger complement. The programme is described as supporting an initial delivery configuration and real-life operating conditions.

2026-06-23T11:40:29.073499-07:00

Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights

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Valour Consultancy: global commercial UAS fleet to top 5.5 million by 2050, accelerating drone-scale operations Valour Consultancy’s research forecasts the global commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) fleet will exceed 5.6 million aircraft by 2050. The projection signals sustained, long-horizon growth for commercial drone operations and the supporting ecosystem across airspace management, infrastructure, and services.

2026-06-23T00:26:23.228280-07:00

Valour Consultancy: global commercial UAS fleet to top 5.5 million by 2050, accelerating drone-scale operations

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Bamboo Airways faces further bank asset seizure Bamboo Airways is reported to be facing another round of bank asset seizures tied to its ongoing financial situation, adding pressure to its liquidity and operations. The development signals continued legal and creditor actions that could further constrain the airline’s ability to finance working capital and payments.

2026-06-22T16:56:25.850226-07:00

Bamboo Airways faces further bank asset seizure

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Jet Airways’ Boeing 737 fleet set for auction as India’s grounded carrier winds down India’s defunct Jet Airways plans to auction its parked Boeing 737 aircraft, turning idle fleet assets into cash during the carrier’s wind-down. The move underscores how liquidation in distressed airline cases can accelerate secondary-market pricing and fleet reallocation for 737 operators and lessors.

2026-06-22T03:27:08.471546-07:00

Jet Airways’ Boeing 737 fleet set for auction as India’s grounded carrier winds down

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Air Chathams to sell ATR fleet amid New Zealand fuel crisis, signaling regional capacity retrenchment New Zealand regional carrier Air Chathams plans to sell its ATR aircraft as it responds to a fuel crisis. The move highlights how volatile jet-fuel economics are forcing smaller operators to adjust fleet strategy and capacity plans, potentially reshaping ATR availability in secondary markets.

2026-06-21T21:26:53.559089-07:00

Air Chathams to sell ATR fleet amid New Zealand fuel crisis, signaling regional capacity retrenchment

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Eastern Airways’ UK AOC holders surrender Gatwick slots as administrators fail to find a buyer; fleet divestment begins

PIA ownership handover targeted for early 3Q26, with Airbus A320-200 fleet in scope

Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights

Jet Airways’ Boeing 737 fleet set for auction as India’s grounded carrier winds down

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