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Russia kick-starts stock-market sale of up to 23.76% in Aeroflot, retaining majority control

Russia’s Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo) has begun the process to sell up to a 23.76% stake in Aeroflot via a stock-market offering, as part of a wider privatisation and capital-markets programme. Russia will retain majority control while selecting an entity to arrange the sale (applications reportedly due by 8 June).

2026-05-25T15:44:28.224673-07:00

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Air India 787-8 crash probe shifts to an interim report as fuel-switch inquiry continues

2026-05-25T23:17:18.938689-07:00

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Australia’s Zinc Airlines seeks A$200m (US$143m) to launch ULCC

2026-05-25T21:30:58.369603-07:00

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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00

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Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations Delta’s flight cancellations have mounted, prompting the carrier to step up staffing to improve schedule reliability. The move underscores how personnel and operational execution are now central to Delta’s ability to protect performance for passengers and manage hub complexity.

2026-05-26T02:45:48.449488-07:00

Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations

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Air India 787-8 crash probe shifts to an interim report as fuel-switch inquiry continues Indian investigators are preparing an interim—rather than final—report for the June 787-8 crash near Ahmedabad as the anniversary nears, citing investigation complexity and delaying the definitive findings. A separate inquiry into fuel switching on an Air India flight from London remains under way.

2026-05-25T23:17:18.938689-07:00

Air India 787-8 crash probe shifts to an interim report as fuel-switch inquiry continues

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Australia’s Zinc Airlines seeks A$200m (US$143m) to launch ULCC Former Qantas executive Peter Kelly is seeking to raise A$200 million (US$143.3 million) to launch Zinc Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier modeled on a Ryanair-style approach, according to Australian media reports. The funding effort targets a new ULCC entry intended to compete on cost and structured value offers.

2026-05-25T21:30:58.369603-07:00

Australia’s Zinc Airlines seeks A$200m (US$143m) to launch ULCC

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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027 Air New Zealand expects its grounded Boeing 787-9 fleet to re-enter service by late June 2026, followed by a broader return of its Airbus aircraft by 2027. The carrier is mapping a multi-year recovery sequence to rebuild capacity and normalize operations across its widebody network.

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00

Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

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Russia kick-starts stock-market sale of up to 23.76% in Aeroflot, retaining majority control Russia’s Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo) has begun the process to sell up to a 23.76% stake in Aeroflot via a stock-market offering, as part of a wider privatisation and capital-markets programme. Russia will retain majority control while selecting an entity to arrange the sale (applications reportedly due by 8 June).

2026-05-25T15:44:28.224673-07:00

Russia kick-starts stock-market sale of up to 23.76% in Aeroflot, retaining majority control

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PNG Air to replace ageing DHC-8-100s with three ATR42-600s leased from landowners; Ok Tedi Mining will contract the aircraft Three Papua New Guinea landowner companies have acquired three ATR42-600s and will lease them to PNG Air at Port Moresby, per a government release. The aircraft will be contracted to holding company Ok Tedi Mining and are intended to replace PNG Air’s ageing DHC-8-100 fleet as part of a landowner-participation and connectivity upgrade.

2026-05-25T15:07:13.425011-07:00

PNG Air to replace ageing DHC-8-100s with three ATR42-600s leased from landowners; Ok Tedi Mining will contract the aircraft

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Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand Singapore Airlines will increase frequencies on its Singapore–Amsterdam route to 10 services per week from August 1 through October 22, 2026, supplementing its current daily operations. The added capacity aligns with SIA’s broader European network build-out entering the 2H 2026 period.

2026-05-25T03:44:18.460411-07:00

Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand

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Germany approves aviation tax cut to pre–2024 level ahead of 3Q26 The German parliament has approved a reduction of the national aviation tax back to levels in place before the 2024 increase, with changes targeted for early 3Q26. The decision signals renewed fiscal relief for carriers facing higher aviation-related cost burdens following last year’s tax hike.

2026-05-25T03:27:10.052495-07:00

Germany approves aviation tax cut to pre–2024 level ahead of 3Q26

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Russia kick-starts stock-market sale of up to 23.76% in Aeroflot, retaining majority control

Air India 787-8 crash probe shifts to an interim report as fuel-switch inquiry continues

Australia’s Zinc Airlines seeks A$200m (US$143m) to launch ULCC

Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

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