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Finnair signs LOIs to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s for Norra

Finnair has signed letters of intent to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s to its regional partner Norra; the aircraft would join from summer and early autumn, expanding capacity to support 12 new European summer routes and taking Norra’s jet fleet toward 18 aircraft.

2026-03-30T02:35:34.162485-07:00

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IAG to cut share capital by €11.5m; group says move is technical with limited operational impact

2026-03-30T03:45:37.177517-07:00

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SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

2026-03-29T22:05:27.366459-07:00

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Frontier Airlines — route network, fleet and capacity update

2026-03-29T08:50:27.590663-07:00

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Air China posts wider FY2025 loss as Chinese carriers struggle; Shandong to lease 10 Boeing 737s Air China reported a wider FY2025 net loss of CNY3.54 billion ($512m), up from CNY2.45 billion in 2024, as China Eastern and China Southern prepare full-year results this week. Shandong Airlines will lease 10 Boeing 737‑family jets from three domestic lessors, with deliveries from 2026.

2026-03-30T05:16:06.009796-07:00

Air China posts wider FY2025 loss as Chinese carriers struggle; Shandong to lease 10 Boeing 737s

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IAG to cut share capital by €11.5m; group says move is technical with limited operational impact IAG, parent of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, will reduce its share capital by €11.5m (US$13.2m). The group describes the action as a technical capital reduction with limited operational impact and no change to fleet or network plans.

2026-03-30T03:45:37.177517-07:00

IAG to cut share capital by €11.5m; group says move is technical with limited operational impact

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Finnair signs LOIs to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s for Norra Finnair has signed letters of intent to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s to its regional partner Norra; the aircraft would join from summer and early autumn, expanding capacity to support 12 new European summer routes and taking Norra’s jet fleet toward 18 aircraft.

2026-03-30T02:35:34.162485-07:00

Finnair signs LOIs to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s for Norra

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SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden SriLankan Airlines has finalised a $175 million bond restructuring to address its debt burden, revising terms with creditors to ease near‑term cash flow pressure and stabilise the carrier’s balance sheet. The agreement signals a step toward financial repair as the airline manages ongoing fiscal challenges.

2026-03-29T22:05:27.366459-07:00

SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

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Frontier Airlines — route network, fleet and capacity update This Operator News update summarizes Frontier Airlines' recent route network changes, frequency adjustments and summer schedule revisions alongside strategic fleet developments — including aircraft orders, delivery deferrals and early returns to lessors. It compiles operational details that define near‑term capacity deployment and network prioritization.

2026-03-29T08:50:27.590663-07:00

Frontier Airlines — route network, fleet and capacity update

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Aircraft Engine Lease Finance names new President and Chief Commercial Officer Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF) has appointed a new President and a Chief Commercial Officer, reshaping the leadership team at the engine-focused lessor. The hires place fresh commercial leadership in charge of fleet placement, customer sales and AELF's engine-leasing strategy.

2026-03-28T22:55:49.105920-07:00

Aircraft Engine Lease Finance names new President and Chief Commercial Officer

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Kenya Airways rejects cargo spin-off, seeks $2bn strategic investor Kenya Airways has rejected bids to spin off its cargo division and is instead seeking a strategic investor of about $2.0 billion, group managing director and CEO George Kamal said. The move preserves cargo within the group as part of its wider recapitalization effort.

2026-03-27T04:20:28.962083-07:00

Kenya Airways rejects cargo spin-off, seeks $2bn strategic investor

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Volotea completes €71m capital increase, round smaller than planned Spain’s regional LCC Volotea has closed a €71m capital increase — smaller than originally expected — backed by existing shareholders including Aegean Airlines and PAR Capital, after reporting stronger-than-forecast operational results. The cash advances a recapitalisation plan first progressed in October 2025.

2026-03-26T06:18:31.997215-07:00

Volotea completes €71m capital increase, round smaller than planned

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Finnair signs LOIs to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s for Norra

IAG to cut share capital by €11.5m; group says move is technical with limited operational impact

SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

Frontier Airlines — route network, fleet and capacity update

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