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Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization

Privatizing a national carrier is far more than a financial transaction. Governments, buyers and regulators must untangle legacy debt, labor and pension liabilities, network and fleet obligations, subsidy exposure and political constraints that can derail or reshape any proposed deal.

2026-01-30T06:49:32.643806-08:00

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Jury recommends rejecting sole bid to buy Azores Airlines

2026-01-30T03:54:28.048346-08:00

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Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale

2026-01-29T23:49:51.576954-08:00

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Aer Lingus to close Manchester long‑haul base; transatlantic services end 31 March 2026

2026-01-29T00:30:58.684996-08:00

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Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization Privatizing a national carrier is far more than a financial transaction. Governments, buyers and regulators must untangle legacy debt, labor and pension liabilities, network and fleet obligations, subsidy exposure and political constraints that can derail or reshape any proposed deal.

2026-01-30T06:49:32.643806-08:00

Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization

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Jury recommends rejecting sole bid to buy Azores Airlines A jury has recommended rejecting the sole bid to acquire Azores Airlines, imperiling the current privatization effort and leaving the carrier's ownership and restructuring timeline in flux. The move halts the sale process and creates immediate legal and operational uncertainty for the airline.

2026-01-30T03:54:28.048346-08:00

Jury recommends rejecting sole bid to buy Azores Airlines

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Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale Latvia’s airBaltic is exploring the sale of an equity stake, industry reports say. The review appears to be at an early stage; details on prospective buyers, stake size and timing have not been disclosed. The move will be watched for implications to capital structure and financing.

2026-01-29T23:49:51.576954-08:00

Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale

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French Polynesian court voids $15M state aid for Air Moana A French Polynesian court has voided government approval of $15 million in state aid earmarked for airline Air Moana. The ruling cancels a planned public rescue package for the nascent carrier and creates immediate uncertainty over its financing, operations and the territory's use of taxpayer support for aviation.

2026-01-29T17:31:47.382426-08:00

French Polynesian court voids $15M state aid for Air Moana

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Aer Lingus to close Manchester long‑haul base; transatlantic services end 31 March 2026 Aer Lingus will close its Manchester long‑haul base and cease direct transatlantic services from 31 March 2026, grounding flights to New York (JFK), Orlando and Bridgetown. The move — affecting about 200 cabin crew — follows a prolonged pay and working‑conditions dispute and will shift capacity back to Dublin.

2026-01-29T00:30:58.684996-08:00

Aer Lingus to close Manchester long‑haul base; transatlantic services end 31 March 2026

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Nepal Airlines makes $3.7m aircraft-loan payment as overall debt mounts Nepal Airlines has made a $3.7m payment on an aircraft loan as its overall debt burden continues to grow. The transaction provides short-term relief for mandatory creditor servicing but underscores ongoing financial pressure at the carrier and the need for sustained funding or restructuring.

2026-01-28T23:10:56.701972-08:00

Nepal Airlines makes $3.7m aircraft-loan payment as overall debt mounts

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Cebu Pacific reviews ATR 42 fleet amid planned withdrawal from Manila Cebu Pacific has launched a review of its ATR 42 turboprop fleet as it prepares to withdraw operations from Manila, prompting reassessment of aircraft deployment, crew basing and maintenance arrangements. The move signals network restructuring and fleet rationalization with potential operational and regulatory implications.

2026-01-28T16:03:15.345545-08:00

Cebu Pacific reviews ATR 42 fleet amid planned withdrawal from Manila

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Parent of New Pacific Airlines Files Chapter 11, Putting Carrier's Near‑Term Service at Risk The parent company of US-based New Pacific Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, casting immediate doubt on the carrier's near-term operations and commercial commitments. The filing starts a court-supervised restructuring process that will determine whether the airline can sustain service while the parent reorganizes.

2026-01-28T13:13:42.316962-08:00

Parent of New Pacific Airlines Files Chapter 11, Putting Carrier's Near‑Term Service at Risk

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Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization

Jury recommends rejecting sole bid to buy Azores Airlines

Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale

Aer Lingus to close Manchester long‑haul base; transatlantic services end 31 March 2026

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