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Azul to slow Embraer E2 deliveries, return A330neos and cut leases in Chapter 11 update

Azul updated its Chapter 11 business plan, saying it will slow Embraer E2 deliveries, return A330neos to lessors and cut lease payments by one-third. The carrier reports BRL 747 million in savings, sees a further BRL 160m potential and targets emergence in early 2026 if debt falls.

2025-10-24T00:12:40.052368-07:00

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Onex sells 25% of WestJet to Delta, Korean Air and Air France‑KLM

2025-10-22T13:25:22.054281-07:00

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Lessors urge India to revise draft rule requiring payment of carrier taxes and salaries before repossession

2025-10-22T01:00:35.465024-07:00

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Air New Zealand forecasts H1 FY2026 pre-tax loss, cites weak bookings and higher engine lease costs

2025-10-21T13:44:40.319695-07:00

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Avion Express Brasil reports 20%+ share of Brazil's domestic market — expansion update Avion Express Brasil says it now holds more than a 20% share of Brazil’s domestic market following recent expansion, an unusually rapid penetration for a new entrant. The update underscores the unit’s swift scale-up of regional capacity and commercial operations in Brazil.

2025-10-24T08:35:30.832495-07:00

Avion Express Brasil reports 20%+ share of Brazil's domestic market — expansion update

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Avion Express launches global drive to hire 250 pilots to support ACMI growth Avion Express has launched a global recruitment campaign to fill 250 pilot positions for EASA‑ or ICAO‑licensed commercial pilots as it scales narrow‑body ACMI operations. The annual hiring push prioritizes Latin America to staff new regional operations and meet rising wet‑lease demand.

2025-10-24T03:56:30.569003-07:00

Avion Express launches global drive to hire 250 pilots to support ACMI growth

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Azul to slow Embraer E2 deliveries, return A330neos and cut leases in Chapter 11 update Azul updated its Chapter 11 business plan, saying it will slow Embraer E2 deliveries, return A330neos to lessors and cut lease payments by one-third. The carrier reports BRL 747 million in savings, sees a further BRL 160m potential and targets emergence in early 2026 if debt falls.

2025-10-24T00:12:40.052368-07:00

Azul to slow Embraer E2 deliveries, return A330neos and cut leases in Chapter 11 update

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Iran approves payments for IranAir A330-200 purchases, clearing path for widebody additions Iran has approved payments for IranAir's purchase of Airbus A330-200s, clearing a major domestic hurdle to add widebody aircraft to its fleet. The authorization advances the carrier's procurement process and raises the likelihood the planned A330-200 acquisitions will move toward completion.

2025-10-23T22:04:48.913277-07:00

Iran approves payments for IranAir A330-200 purchases, clearing path for widebody additions

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Administrators warn 4,800 Rex creditors face near‑total loss as airline put up for sale Administrators for Regional Express (Rex) have warned roughly 4,800 creditors they are unlikely to be repaid after the carrier was placed into administration and its assets put up for sale. The notice signals near‑total losses for unsecured claimants as a buyer search gets underway.

2025-10-23T18:29:57.684161-07:00

Administrators warn 4,800 Rex creditors face near‑total loss as airline put up for sale

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American to Retrofit Boeing 777‑200s with New Premium Cabins to Extend Service Life American Airlines will modernize its Boeing 777‑200 fleet — including aircraft serving São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro — adding premium seats and updated cabins to boost premium revenue and extend aircraft service life. The retrofit is intended to improve product while containing capital expenditure for new widebodies.

2025-10-23T12:28:12.540865-07:00

American to Retrofit Boeing 777‑200s with New Premium Cabins to Extend Service Life

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Rolls‑Royce boosts engine output, launches LessorCare+ and accelerates UltraFan as 2025 profits surge Rolls‑Royce is raising aero‑engine production, introducing LessorCare+ aftermarket support for lessors and accelerating UltraFan development after 2025 profits surged. The moves respond to growing demand for widebody thrust and aim to monetise lease‑focused service revenue while sustaining investment in next‑generation propulsion.

2025-10-23T12:13:00.785664-07:00

Rolls‑Royce boosts engine output, launches LessorCare+ and accelerates UltraFan as 2025 profits surge

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Icelandair to exit widebody operations, retire all Boeing 767-300s by end‑2026 Icelandair will end all widebody operations by the close of 2026, bringing forward the retirement of its three Boeing 767‑300ERs as part of a corporate restructuring. The carrier says weakening Europe–North America transfer traffic is driving a network and fleet shift toward long‑range narrowbodies.

2025-10-23T03:23:33.008442-07:00

Icelandair to exit widebody operations, retire all Boeing 767-300s by end‑2026

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