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LATAM Airlines — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Update

Daily Operator News summarises LATAM's latest route network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft order activity, plus sector moves including start‑up entries, bankruptcies, mergers and partnership announcements. The update consolidates operational adjustments and commercial strategy signals affecting LATAM's regional and long‑haul footprint.

2026-01-04T05:24:02.379767-08:00

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SUM Air takes delivery of first ATR72-600 leased from Avation

2026-01-02T02:15:04.134699-08:00

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China’s Spring Airlines boosts capital with unused funds

2026-01-01T17:46:13.581864-08:00

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EVA Air orders four Boeing 787-9s, extends 777-300ER leases and plans cabin upgrades

2025-12-28T01:15:39.863215-08:00

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LATAM Airlines — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Update Daily Operator News summarises LATAM's latest route network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft order activity, plus sector moves including start‑up entries, bankruptcies, mergers and partnership announcements. The update consolidates operational adjustments and commercial strategy signals affecting LATAM's regional and long‑haul footprint.

2026-01-04T05:24:02.379767-08:00

LATAM Airlines — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Update

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SUM Air takes delivery of first ATR72-600 leased from Avation South Korea's SUM Air has taken delivery of its first ATR72-600 (HL5264, msn 1745) from lessor Avation, delivered to South Korea on December 29 and placed on a 12‑year lease. The aircraft was acquired by Avation as part of a 2024 ten‑aircraft ATR order.

2026-01-02T02:15:04.134699-08:00

SUM Air takes delivery of first ATR72-600 leased from Avation

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China’s Spring Airlines boosts capital with unused funds Spring Airlines has boosted its registered capital by converting previously unused funds into new capital, ch-aviation reports. The airline's move increases its statutory capital base, records an internal transfer of surplus funds to paid-in capital, and alters the carrier's capital composition.

2026-01-01T17:46:13.581864-08:00

China’s Spring Airlines boosts capital with unused funds

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Chair Airlines to begin fleet renewal targeting completion by year‑end 2027 Switzerland's Chair Airlines will initiate a fleet renewal programme to be completed by year‑end 2027, beginning a procurement phase that could include new aircraft orders or leases. The carrier has not disclosed aircraft types, quantities or financing arrangements. No timeline beyond the year‑end target was provided.

2025-12-31T06:29:42.786242-08:00

Chair Airlines to begin fleet renewal targeting completion by year‑end 2027

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Board dispute at Thai Airways stalls leases for ten Boeing 787s A board dispute at Thai Airways has delayed finalisation of lease agreements for ten incremental Boeing 787 widebodies, blocking the carrier's planned fleet additions. A December 23 court action tied to the board dispute has put the leases on hold while the legal matter proceeds.

2025-12-30T18:44:50.279833-08:00

Board dispute at Thai Airways stalls leases for ten Boeing 787s

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Air Nostrum repays €20m SEPI COVID-era loan early Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum made an early repayment of €20 million to SEPI on 29 December, returning funds it accessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The repayment is part of the airline's wider financial restructuring and reduces state exposure from pandemic support arrangements.

2025-12-30T11:56:42.979603-08:00

Air Nostrum repays €20m SEPI COVID-era loan early

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Air Congo targets 2026 international launch after Ethiopian leases two ATR 72-600s DR Congo’s Air Congo is targeting 2026 to launch international services after Ethiopian Airlines agreed to lease two new ATR 72-600s to the 49%-owned carrier. The turboprops, managed by Ethiopian and due in February 2026, will open thin domestic routes and strengthen route economics ahead of expansion.

2025-12-30T07:09:54.694316-08:00

Air Congo targets 2026 international launch after Ethiopian leases two ATR 72-600s

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Air China Cargo reallocates IPO proceeds to buy three Boeing 777 freighters Air China Cargo has reallocated proceeds from its recent IPO to buy three additional Boeing 777 freighters, the carrier announced. The move redirects capital raised through the public listing into immediate freighter acquisitions to expand long‑haul capacity and accelerate intercontinental network growth.

2025-12-28T17:36:46.954084-08:00

Air China Cargo reallocates IPO proceeds to buy three Boeing 777 freighters

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LATAM Airlines — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Update

SUM Air takes delivery of first ATR72-600 leased from Avation

China’s Spring Airlines boosts capital with unused funds

EVA Air orders four Boeing 787-9s, extends 777-300ER leases and plans cabin upgrades

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