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• Stephen Pope
Airlines may face years of constrained new-aircraft supply, with engine availability and production delays expected to keep shortages in place until at least 2030, according to a report. The squeeze is driving up leasing, maintenance and fuel costs as carriers rely on older aircraft for longer.
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Airlines may face years of constrained new-aircraft supply, with engine availability and production delays expected to keep shortages in place until at least 2030, according to a report. The squeeze is driving up leasing, maintenance and fuel costs as carriers rely on older aircraft for longer.
Flybondi, Argentina’s ultra-low-cost carrier, owes creditors a reported $402 million. The available report provides no further detail on the composition of the debt, the creditors involved or any restructuring plans.
Uruguay has launched a public-private air connectivity fund offering airlines financial incentives to bring more inbound tourists and open international routes. The $2.5 million program is aimed at expanding the country’s air links, though the available reports do not specify eligibility criteria, incentive levels or participating airlines.
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Mumbai International Airport Ltd. says historical airline slot allocations at its existing airport will remain unchanged through the winter schedule while it plans to redevelop Terminal 1, with a joint working group to limit disruption. Adani Airport Holdings has also postponed moving international services to Navi Mumbai International Airport until the summer schedule; the new airport has separately reported cargo milestones amid freight-operation challenges.
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Finnair lifted its full-year 2026 revenue and earnings outlook after a strong third quarter and travel demand that exceeded expectations. The airline said elevated fuel costs remain a burden, but it has partly offset them through higher ticket prices and capitalized on market opportunities.
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Aegean Airlines has appointed deputy CEO and CFO Michalis Kouveliotis to lead the Greek carrier, succeeding Dimitris Gerogiannis, who led the airline for two decades. Gerogiannis will transition to an advisory role overseeing Aegean’s Technical Base.
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Ryanair plans to cut German capacity by about 10% in winter 2026/27, citing aviation taxes and airport charges, while separately putting 29 routes across Europe and North Africa on sale for summer 2027. The reports also reference a 2018 closure of its Bremen and Eindhoven bases, a distinct earlier event.
American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper discussed the carrier’s plans for Los Angeles, alongside loyalty, joint ventures and network planning. The focus on LAX signals a renewed role for the airport in American’s Pacific strategy, though the available account provides no specific routes, timing or capacity plans.
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