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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
FlyOne Asia, based at Tashkent International Airport, plans to increase its fleet from three aircraft to 14 by the end of 2029, according to a presentation at an aviation conference in Tashkent reported by CentralAsia+Aero. The report does not specify aircraft types or how the expansion will be financed.
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FlyOne Asia, based at Tashkent International Airport, plans to increase its fleet from three aircraft to 14 by the end of 2029, according to a presentation at an aviation conference in Tashkent reported by CentralAsia+Aero. The report does not specify aircraft types or how the expansion will be financed.
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Qantas plans to eliminate about 850 corporate roles in Australia over the coming years and outsource some functions to Accenture, with much of the work moving to India. The airline says the changes reflect efforts to modernize its systems and adapt to wider use of artificial intelligence; the Australian Services Union has challenged the move, citing earlier assurances that jobs would not be offshored.
Royal Air Maroc is targeting a fleet of 80 aircraft by early in the fourth quarter of 2027. The available report does not specify the carrier’s current fleet size or how it plans to reach that target.
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Emirates president Tim Clark says the Iran war has again put off his planned retirement, originally slated for June 2020, as the conflict disrupts airline operations and contributed to a sharp fall in first-half profit. Speaking at Routes World 2026, he said revenue remained ahead of the prior year.
TAP Air Portugal’s chief executive says the Lisbon-based carrier will maintain its focus on core markets as it joins Lufthansa Group. The airline is expected to contribute flexibility alongside Lufthansa’s scale, though the report provides no details on the acquisition’s terms or timing.
Croatia Airlines’ share capital will increase by €35 million ($39 million) through a direct cash injection from the Croatian government, following a decision at the airline’s general assembly on Oct. 29, 2026.
Star Air has delayed plans to expand its fleet, citing fuel costs. The move puts fleet growth on hold for the Indian operator as higher fuel expenses affect its expansion timing.
Since 2020, airlines have expanded premium seating as demand for business-class travel outpaces economy, with some also investing in gourmet meals and exclusive lounges. Strong long-haul and premium demand is supporting network carriers, though European airline groups face markedly different challenges beneath the headline performance.
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