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CSI Aviation Services buys Air Wisconsin and 13 CRJ200 regional jets

CSI Aviation Services has acquired Air Wisconsin and its fleet of 13 Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets. The transaction transfers the regional carrier and its CRJ200 assets into CSI's ownership, adding immediate short‑haul turbofan capacity and operator resources to CSI's portfolio.

2026-01-19T08:05:34.215963-08:00

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Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure

2026-01-18T22:06:55.558309-08:00

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Etihad agrees $348mn settlement to resolve Alitalia dispute

2026-01-18T22:43:23.280808-08:00

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Sweden revokes H-Bird's AOC after carrier fails to secure financing

2026-01-19T00:50:00.650015-08:00

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CSI Aviation Services buys Air Wisconsin and 13 CRJ200 regional jets CSI Aviation Services has acquired Air Wisconsin and its fleet of 13 Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets. The transaction transfers the regional carrier and its CRJ200 assets into CSI's ownership, adding immediate short‑haul turbofan capacity and operator resources to CSI's portfolio.

2026-01-19T08:05:34.215963-08:00

CSI Aviation Services buys Air Wisconsin and 13 CRJ200 regional jets

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Sweden revokes H-Bird's AOC after carrier fails to secure financing Swedish authorities have revoked H-Bird's air operator certificate after the carrier failed to demonstrate adequate financing, a move that immediately prohibits commercial flight operations and leaves the start-up's launch plans and aircraft contracts in doubt while it seeks new capital or restructuring.

2026-01-19T00:50:00.650015-08:00

Sweden revokes H-Bird's AOC after carrier fails to secure financing

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Etihad agrees $348mn settlement to resolve Alitalia dispute Etihad Airways has agreed to pay $348 million to settle a dispute with Alitalia. The negotiated cash settlement resolves the legal and financial claims between the parties and establishes a fixed payment amount to be transferred under the agreement.

2026-01-18T22:43:23.280808-08:00

Etihad agrees $348mn settlement to resolve Alitalia dispute

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Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure Allegiant and Sun Country are merging as U.S. low‑cost carrier economics weaken, combining two leisure‑focused operators in a move that signals consolidation in the budget segment. The deal arrives amid signs of softer economy/Main Cabin demand flagged by legacy carriers, squeezing yields and margins.

2026-01-18T22:06:55.558309-08:00

Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure

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LATAM Airlines — Route network and fleet update (Operator News roundup) Daily Operator News roundup summarising LATAM's route network changes and strategic fleet developments, covering aircraft orders and deliveries alongside sector moves — start-ups, bankruptcies, M&A and commercial partnerships. These updates will signal shifts in the carrier's capacity, international reach and fleet composition across its hubs.

2026-01-18T05:39:54.857752-08:00

LATAM Airlines — Route network and fleet update (Operator News roundup)

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Lion Air — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Developments Update Daily Operator News aggregates Lion Air's route network changes, fleet developments and aircraft order activity, plus corporate moves including start-ups, bankruptcies, mergers and partnerships. The update tracks capacity shifts, fleet renewal decisions and strategic alliances that shape the carrier's competitive positioning in the Asia‑Pacific market.

2026-01-18T03:54:01.189722-08:00

Lion Air — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Developments Update

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Argentina opens probe into Flybondi over operational failures Argentina has opened an official investigation into low-cost carrier Flybondi following reported operational failures that disrupted services. The probe will assess the causes and whether the airline met regulatory and safety obligations during the incidents, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny of the sector.

2026-01-16T09:13:17.001341-08:00

Argentina opens probe into Flybondi over operational failures

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Argentina weighs sale of 51% stake in Aerolíneas Argentinas Argentina's government is considering selling a 51% stake in state-owned Aerolíneas Argentinas, offering majority control to private investors. The announcement marks a pivotal potential shift in ownership and governance of the flag carrier and signals a new phase in Argentina's aviation policy.

2026-01-16T08:11:30.062530-08:00

Argentina weighs sale of 51% stake in Aerolíneas Argentinas

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CSI Aviation Services buys Air Wisconsin and 13 CRJ200 regional jets

Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure

Etihad agrees $348mn settlement to resolve Alitalia dispute

Sweden revokes H-Bird's AOC after carrier fails to secure financing

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