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Alliance Airlines is considering Boeing 737s or Airbus A320s to meet demand for larger aircraft in its fly-in, fly-out and charter operations, chief executive Steven Greenway told Australian Aviation. The carrier has not announced a selection or commitment to either aircraft type.
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Alliance Airlines is considering Boeing 737s or Airbus A320s to meet demand for larger aircraft in its fly-in, fly-out and charter operations, chief executive Steven Greenway told Australian Aviation. The carrier has not announced a selection or commitment to either aircraft type.
JCAS Airways is seeking a licence to operate in Japan but has pushed its planned launch to 2028. The revised timeline puts the airline’s entry into the market further out, with licensing and launch timing the key disclosed milestones.
Alaska Air Group plans to eliminate about 200 non-contract positions as fuel prices rise and geopolitical challenges weigh on its outlook. CEO Ben Minicucci said the pressures could contribute to a potential net annual loss of $700 million in 2026, underscoring the financial exposure facing the carrier.
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LATAM Airlines Group reported third-quarter revenue of $4.567 billion, up 18.4%, and net income of $441 million. But fuel costs rose 52%, driving adjusted operating margin down to 12.5% from 18.1%; despite passing through about 80% of higher fuel costs through fares, the carrier cut its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook.
National aviation fuel prices continued climbing in October, extending a four-month run of increases, according to iFlightPlanner’s latest report. Both 100LL avgas and Jet A reached their highest levels in six months, adding cost pressure for operators across general and commercial aviation.
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JetBlue is increasing checked-bag fees across much of its network, with some first-bag charges reaching $70; the new pricing takes effect Nov. 3. The move follows earlier increases and comes as higher fuel costs pressure airline profitability, while the reports differ on how many times the carrier has raised fees this year.
Mexico’s Volaris plans to reduce the size of its fleet by 11% by the end of 2027. The available report does not specify which aircraft will leave the fleet or explain the reasons for the planned reduction.
Boeing’s 2026 Commercial Market Outlook projects Middle East passenger traffic will increase 4.3% annually over the next 20 years, despite industry headwinds, and forecasts the region’s commercial fleet will double by 2045. The outlook links that growth to demand supporting trade, tourism and commerce.
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