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Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways secure regulatory approval for commercial joint venture

Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways have secured regulatory approval to form a commercial joint venture, clearing the primary legal hurdle for closer commercial coordination between the carriers. Details on the JV's commercial scope, route coverage and implementation timeline have not been disclosed.

2026-01-11T23:13:21.204288-08:00

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Air China to raise CNY20 billion (US$2.9bn) via A‑share private placement to parent

2026-01-11T21:05:29.008215-08:00

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Allegiant to acquire Sun Country in cash-and-stock deal (reported $1B–$1.5B)

2026-01-11T13:42:35.858823-08:00

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Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg service on 29 Oct 2026

2026-01-11T07:44:27.714993-08:00

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Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways secure regulatory approval for commercial joint venture Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways have secured regulatory approval to form a commercial joint venture, clearing the primary legal hurdle for closer commercial coordination between the carriers. Details on the JV's commercial scope, route coverage and implementation timeline have not been disclosed.

2026-01-11T23:13:21.204288-08:00

Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways secure regulatory approval for commercial joint venture

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Air China to raise CNY20 billion (US$2.9bn) via A‑share private placement to parent Air China has applied to raise up to CNY20 billion (about US$2.9 billion) through a private placement of A‑shares to its parent company, according to a filing. The proposed capital increase is intended to bolster the carrier’s balance sheet and is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

2026-01-11T21:05:29.008215-08:00

Air China to raise CNY20 billion (US$2.9bn) via A‑share private placement to parent

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Cleveland Hopkins embraces a hub‑less future as city builds a right‑sized terminal Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will not return to its former status as a major United hub; city planners are building a new 'right‑sized' terminal that acknowledges a permanent shift away from hub‑dependent operations. The project reorients infrastructure toward local service, resilience and passenger experience rather than large connecting networks.

2026-01-11T19:36:44.596584-08:00

Cleveland Hopkins embraces a hub‑less future as city builds a right‑sized terminal

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Danantara transfers Garuda Indonesia stake to regulator, raising governance and recovery questions Danantara has transferred its stake in Garuda Indonesia to the country's aviation regulator, a move that centralises oversight of the carrier's ownership. The transfer intensifies scrutiny of governance and complicates the airline's ongoing recovery and restructuring prospects. It raises questions for creditors, investors and the regulator over next steps.

2026-01-11T16:55:54.748950-08:00

Danantara transfers Garuda Indonesia stake to regulator, raising governance and recovery questions

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Allegiant to acquire Sun Country in cash-and-stock deal (reported $1B–$1.5B) Allegiant Air will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock transaction reported between $1.0 billion and $1.5 billion, combining two U.S. leisure-focused low-cost carriers to form a larger leisure airline. The deal comes as budget carriers face rising costs and intensifying competition.

2026-01-11T13:42:35.858823-08:00

Allegiant to acquire Sun Country in cash-and-stock deal (reported $1B–$1.5B)

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Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg service on 29 Oct 2026 Etihad Airways will launch three weekly nonstop Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg services from 29 October 2026 using Airbus A321LRs. The route makes Etihad the first Middle Eastern carrier to serve Luxembourg and the only operator offering nonstop connectivity between the two cities.

2026-01-11T07:44:27.714993-08:00

Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg service on 29 Oct 2026

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Sichuan Airlines route network and fleet update Operator News: Sichuan Airlines route network update summarizing recent route openings, suspensions and frequency adjustments alongside strategic fleet developments, aircraft orders and commercial partnerships. The briefing captures operational and commercial moves reshaping the carrier’s domestic footprint and regional capacity deployment across the Asia‑Pacific market.

2026-01-11T00:23:21.387714-08:00

Sichuan Airlines route network and fleet update

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Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, closes three bases and reconsolidates network Avelo Airlines will end its contract to operate Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights, citing public backlash, inconsistent revenue and operational complexity. The low‑fare carrier said it will close three bases and reconsolidate its network around four remaining hubs to firm up finances.

2026-01-10T07:14:35.481878-08:00

Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, closes three bases and reconsolidates network

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Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways secure regulatory approval for commercial joint venture

Air China to raise CNY20 billion (US$2.9bn) via A‑share private placement to parent

Allegiant to acquire Sun Country in cash-and-stock deal (reported $1B–$1.5B)

Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg service on 29 Oct 2026

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