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Pakistan agrees to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines after bidders seek full ownership

Pakistan's government has agreed to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines, responding to bidders' demands for full ownership and reversing earlier plans for a minority privatisation. The decision is part of a wider privatisation drive intended to address PIA's financial and operational liabilities.

2025-12-18T20:26:06.704097-08:00

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2025-12-16T15:19:47.808470-08:00

Bloomberg

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2025-12-16T11:26:35.179163-08:00

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IndiGo stabilises operations after week-long meltdown — thousands cancelled, DGCA scrutiny and Q3 guidance cut

2025-12-11T20:25:00.755165-08:00

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Pakistan agrees to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines after bidders seek full ownership Pakistan's government has agreed to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines, responding to bidders' demands for full ownership and reversing earlier plans for a minority privatisation. The decision is part of a wider privatisation drive intended to address PIA's financial and operational liabilities.

2025-12-18T20:26:06.704097-08:00

Pakistan agrees to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines after bidders seek full ownership

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Brazil suspends Helivip AOC after chief pilot departs Brazil has suspended Helivip’s air operator certificate following the departure of the company’s chief pilot, immediately halting the operator’s authorised helicopter services. The suspension removes Helivip’s legal authority to conduct commercial flights in Brazil and leaves its operational status pending resolution.

2025-12-18T07:51:42.035023-08:00

Brazil suspends Helivip AOC after chief pilot departs

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Russian airlines ask for more time to complete buyouts Multiple Russian airlines have requested extensions to deadlines to complete buyouts, ch-aviation reports. Carriers are seeking additional time to finalise transactions already underway amid ongoing operational and regulatory pressures in Russia's aviation market. No further details on which carriers or new deadlines were provided.

2025-12-18T00:29:27.319570-08:00

Russian airlines ask for more time to complete buyouts

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IndiGo hit with $6.5M tax penalty and $55M passenger compensation bill Ch-aviation reports IndiGo has been hit with a $6.5 million tax penalty and faces a separate $55 million bill to compensate passengers affected by recent disruptions; the report did not detail the basis or timing of the levies.

2025-12-17T20:05:29.510645-08:00

IndiGo hit with $6.5M tax penalty and $55M passenger compensation bill

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AirAsia X eyes European return, hires ground staff AirAsia X is preparing to return to European markets and has started hiring ground staff, signalling an operational ramp‑up ahead of resumed services. The recruitment indicates the carrier is lining up airport handling, customer service and gate operations needed to restore long‑haul routes to Europe.

2025-12-17T18:46:12.647015-08:00

AirAsia X eyes European return, hires ground staff

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Hokkaido Air System trims services after fleet shortage forces cuts Hokkaido Air System has cut scheduled operations amid a fleet shortage, suspending services and trimming frequencies across its domestic regional network. The move exposes the operational vulnerability of small Japanese carriers that depend on limited aircraft availability and strains connectivity in northern Japan.

2025-12-17T17:28:52.490369-08:00

Hokkaido Air System trims services after fleet shortage forces cuts

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Air Transat rejects shareholder push to call extraordinary meeting for board changes Air Transat has rebuffed a shareholder effort to convene an extraordinary meeting aimed at forcing board changes, blocking calls for an immediate governance overhaul and replacement of directors. The decision halts proponents’ attempt to secure seats and trigger a strategic review.

2025-12-17T08:10:02.476983-08:00

Air Transat rejects shareholder push to call extraordinary meeting for board changes

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Pakistan to sell 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines in major privatisation push Pakistan plans to sell a 75% controlling stake in Pakistan International Airlines, transferring operational control of the long‑struggling national carrier to private investors. The divestment forms a centrepiece of a wider government privatisation drive aimed at stabilising PIA's finances and resolving legacy liabilities.

2025-12-16T23:37:36.668870-08:00

Pakistan to sell 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines in major privatisation push

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