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Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has completed its merger with Mesa Air Group, combining operations into a single carrier that will operate roughly 310 Embraer E-Jets and more than 1,300 daily flights, making it the second-largest regional airline in the United States. Republic shareholders hold about 88% of the combined company.

2025-11-25T11:16:31.951593-08:00

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Air Europa signs MoU with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900s to renew long-haul fleet

2025-11-18T03:00:42.104884-08:00

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Ethiopian to lease two new ATR 72-600s to 49%-owned Air Congo; service from Feb 2026

2025-11-18T05:33:04.039864-08:00

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Avolon orders 100 CFM LEAP‑1A engines for 50 Airbus A320neo‑family jets

2025-11-17T05:39:45.076560-08:00

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Emirates to operate all Dubai–Baghdad flights with Airbus A350 from 1 January 2026, freeing Boeing 777s From 1 January 2026, Emirates will operate its Dubai–Baghdad route exclusively with Airbus A350 aircraft, replacing Boeing 777s across all weekly rotations. The switch standardises cabins and improves passenger comfort, while freeing 777s for redeployment and fleet capacity management.

2025-11-28T01:01:41.846641-08:00

Emirates to operate all Dubai–Baghdad flights with Airbus A350 from 1 January 2026, freeing Boeing 777s

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Aerolíneas Argentinas to self‑fund 18 new jets — 4 A330neo and 14 Boeing 737 MAX‑9/10 Aerolíneas Argentinas will self‑fund the addition of 18 aircraft after posting a positive EBIT in 2024: four Airbus A330neo widebodies for long‑haul services and 14 Boeing 737 MAX‑9/10 narrowbodies to serve dense domestic and regional routes. The move signals a shift in the carrier's fleet and financing model.

2025-11-27T13:51:14.452878-08:00

Aerolíneas Argentinas to self‑fund 18 new jets — 4 A330neo and 14 Boeing 737 MAX‑9/10

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Emerald Airlines fortifies Aer Lingus Regional partnership, eyes more ACMI contracts Emerald Airlines has strengthened its role operating Aer Lingus Regional services and is pursuing additional ACMI wet-lease contracts to expand third-party flying. The move reinforces Emerald's regional capacity and commercial push to monetise aircraft and crews, and it targets deals with other carriers.

2025-11-27T03:27:24.526500-08:00

Emerald Airlines fortifies Aer Lingus Regional partnership, eyes more ACMI contracts

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Croatia Airlines to be recapitalised via €43m debt-to-equity conversion, raising share capital to €135.38m Croatia Airlines will convene an extraordinary general meeting to approve a €43 million capital increase by converting creditor claims into newly issued shares, boosting its share capital to €135.38 million in a state-led debt-to-equity recapitalisation aimed at shoring up the debt‑burdened carrier.

2025-11-26T10:53:59.634255-08:00

Croatia Airlines to be recapitalised via €43m debt-to-equity conversion, raising share capital to €135.38m

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ACG delivers first new Airbus A220-300 to ITA Airways from 2022 20‑aircraft order ACG has delivered its first new Airbus A220-300 to ITA Airways, the initial unit from a 20‑aircraft order placed in 2022. The jet is the first of five A220‑300s ACG will hand over to ITA over the coming months, supporting the carrier’s short‑haul fleet renewal.

2025-11-26T08:55:30.334057-08:00

ACG delivers first new Airbus A220-300 to ITA Airways from 2022 20‑aircraft order

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DAE completes delivery of 10 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has completed delivery of ten Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines, fulfilling a previously announced sale-and-leaseback mandate. The handover concludes DAE’s committed tranche of narrowbodies under the agreement, reinforcing lessor support for United’s short‑haul fleet plan.

2025-11-26T06:54:36.672163-08:00

DAE completes delivery of 10 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines

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Bpifrance moves to seize two A330-900neos from Air Sénégal over unpaid debt French lender Bpifrance has sued Air Sénégal seeking seizure of two Airbus A330-900neo widebodies over unpaid debt, initiating legal action to recover assets tied to the carrier's financing arrangements. The case centers on alleged repayment breaches linked to the A330-900neo aircraft.

2025-11-26T06:35:04.670898-08:00

Bpifrance moves to seize two A330-900neos from Air Sénégal over unpaid debt

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ACIA delivers two 70‑seat ATR 72‑600s to PNG Air to modernize domestic fleet ACIA Aero Leasing has delivered two ATR 72‑600 turboprops in a 70‑seat configuration to PNG Air on lease, bolstering the carrier’s domestic fleet renewal. The aircraft will improve efficiency across PNG’s network and sustain air links to remote, thin routes.

2025-11-26T05:18:00.152013-08:00

ACIA delivers two 70‑seat ATR 72‑600s to PNG Air to modernize domestic fleet

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