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Singapore Airlines posts first quarterly loss since the pandemic amid $767M fuel bill surge; Air India’s worst-ever losses weigh

Singapore Airlines reported a S$76 million quarterly loss despite record revenue as jet-fuel costs jumped and Air India’s continued restructuring drag deepened group losses. Separately, Tata flagged Air India’s transformation timeline slipping amid “external headwinds,” while SIA also pushed back key premium-cabin rollout on the A350-900 to 2027.

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India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar

India is advancing a hub-and-spoke international network proposal covering 44 airports, including four major hubs. In parallel, Air India is rolling out hub feeder connectivity from Amritsar via “Easy Connect” and is restoring Delhi–Toronto nonstops from Aug. 1, 2026 by eliminating the Vienna fuel stop. ATR also argues regional turboprop aviation can strengthen archipelago connectivity across Indonesia.

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Tata Group executive says Air India overhaul will take a decade, spanning fleet and service quality

The head of India’s largest conglomerate that owns Air India said rebuilding the struggling flag carrier could take about a decade. The overhaul is expected to cover both fleet changes and improvements to passenger service quality as part of a broad turnaround effort.

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Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand codeshare and deepen India–Saudi connectivity

Air India and Saudia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to significantly expand their existing codeshare partnership, aimed at strengthening network connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia. The deal underscores continued bilateral commercial alignment as both carriers look to capture more passenger traffic on shared routes.

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Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links

Air India and Saudia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their commercial aviation relationship. The MoU focuses on expanding strategic cooperation through codeshare agreements, aiming to deepen connectivity between the two carriers’ networks.

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Air India Express targets 300 aircraft as supply chains ease

Air India Express is looking to grow its fleet to about 300 aircraft, betting that improving supply-chain conditions will translate into more timely aircraft availability. The move signals an aggressive capacity ramp aligned with renewed delivery momentum across the market.

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Jet-fuel surge pressures 2026 earnings and airline capacity plans; IndiGo posts second straight loss while Adani explores a new

American, Southwest and Alaska have cut or withdrawn 2026 earnings guidance as higher jet fuel prices force capacity adjustments and fare increases. In India, IndiGo reported a second consecutive quarterly loss, removed nine mostly older damp-leased aircraft, and flagged flat capacity amid lower demand and “operational uncertainty,” while its leadership criticized airport-operator ownership conflicts. Separately, Adani Group is exploring launching a new airline.

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Singapore Airlines Group signals openness to additional capital injection into Air India

Singapore Airlines Group says its board would consider any future funding request from Air India, weighing it against the group’s other investment priorities and Air India’s business strategy. The company also indicated it is open to injecting further capital, subject to board review.