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French court lifts seizure of Tunisair airframe but orders engines to remain detained

A French court has lifted the seizure of a Tunisair aircraft but ordered its engines to remain detained in France, a decision that separates the airframe from its powerplants for enforcement purposes. The ruling leaves the aircraft constrained operationally until the engines' legal status is resolved.

2026-01-28T03:58:39.491146-08:00

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Air Moldova ordered liquidated after creditors' appeal, putting fleet, staff and creditors at risk

2026-01-27T03:55:56.100083-08:00

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Aerowest buys cargo charter Businesswings from Sovereign Speed; adds second AOC and grows to 17 aircraft

2026-01-27T05:56:10.817749-08:00

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Mozambique flag carrier LAM’s domestic debt rises to $92.7 million

2026-01-27T00:55:03.155275-08:00

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French court lifts seizure of Tunisair airframe but orders engines to remain detained A French court has lifted the seizure of a Tunisair aircraft but ordered its engines to remain detained in France, a decision that separates the airframe from its powerplants for enforcement purposes. The ruling leaves the aircraft constrained operationally until the engines' legal status is resolved.

2026-01-28T03:58:39.491146-08:00

French court lifts seizure of Tunisair airframe but orders engines to remain detained

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Aerowest buys cargo charter Businesswings from Sovereign Speed; adds second AOC and grows to 17 aircraft Hannover-based Aerowest will acquire Kassel-based cargo charter specialist Businesswings from logistics provider Sovereign Speed in January 2026. The deal gives Aerowest a second AOC and increases its active fleet to 17 aircraft, consolidating capacity in Germany’s cargo-charter market.

2026-01-27T05:56:10.817749-08:00

Aerowest buys cargo charter Businesswings from Sovereign Speed; adds second AOC and grows to 17 aircraft

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Air Moldova ordered liquidated after creditors' appeal, putting fleet, staff and creditors at risk A court has ordered the liquidation of Air Moldova following a creditors' appeal. The decision threatens the airline's fleet, employment of staff and recovery prospects for creditors, raising immediate operational and financial fallout for stakeholders.

2026-01-27T03:55:56.100083-08:00

Air Moldova ordered liquidated after creditors' appeal, putting fleet, staff and creditors at risk

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Mozambique flag carrier LAM’s domestic debt rises to $92.7 million Mozambique flag carrier LAM’s domestic debt has risen to $92.7 million. The reporting supplies limited detail on drivers or repayment timetables, leaving implications for the carrier’s liquidity, network plans and any restructuring unclear; stakeholders will watch for official disclosures and creditor or government responses.

2026-01-27T00:55:03.155275-08:00

Mozambique flag carrier LAM’s domestic debt rises to $92.7 million

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US DHS acquires former Avelo Boeing 737-700s The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has acquired former Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-700s, ch-aviation reports. The transfer adds ex-commercial narrowbodies to DHS's fleet; the report did not specify the number of airframes, their configuration, or the agency's planned operational use.

2026-01-26T13:30:59.040602-08:00

US DHS acquires former Avelo Boeing 737-700s

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Air Antilles placed under judicial administration Air Antilles, a French Caribbean carrier, has been placed under judicial administration, triggering a court-led intervention into the airline's management. The summary provides limited detail; scope, duration and immediate impact on operations and passengers were not disclosed. Regulators and creditors are expected to be involved in the process.

2026-01-26T05:49:15.611925-08:00

Air Antilles placed under judicial administration

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Indian regional carriers press for policy changes as UDAN revamp advances Regional carriers are lobbying New Delhi for policy changes as a government-led revamp of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme advances. They argue adjustments to funding, route awards and regulatory terms are needed to make expansion financially viable and to boost services to underserved airports.

2026-01-26T03:32:58.150628-08:00

Indian regional carriers press for policy changes as UDAN revamp advances

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Albanian government takes 10% stake in dormant Air Albania from national ANSP The Albanian government has taken a 10% ownership stake in dormant carrier Air Albania, acquiring the holding from the country’s national ANSP. The transfer hands a minority position in the currently inactive airline as officials reassess its future ownership and purpose.

2026-01-25T23:16:29.599833-08:00

Albanian government takes 10% stake in dormant Air Albania from national ANSP

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French court lifts seizure of Tunisair airframe but orders engines to remain detained

Air Moldova ordered liquidated after creditors' appeal, putting fleet, staff and creditors at risk

Aerowest buys cargo charter Businesswings from Sovereign Speed; adds second AOC and grows to 17 aircraft

Mozambique flag carrier LAM’s domestic debt rises to $92.7 million

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