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Aer Lingus' UK AOC at risk after cuts to Manchester services

Aer Lingus risks losing its UK air operator's certificate after announcing cuts to services from Manchester, a move that could imperil the carrier's operational footprint and staff presence in the UK. The development follows sustained network retrenching at the airport and has regulatory and commercial ramifications.

2026-01-12T02:44:06.017872-08:00

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Iberojet targets 10-aircraft fleet in long-term plan

2026-01-12T04:19:01.862080-08:00

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British Airways falls from top on‑time rankings months after claiming operational improvements

2026-01-12T01:29:30.627937-08:00

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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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Iberojet targets 10-aircraft fleet in long-term plan Spain's leisure carrier Iberojet says it is targeting a long‑term fleet of roughly ten aircraft. The statement sets a concrete target for the airline's scale but includes no public detail on aircraft types, delivery timing or funding in the available summary.

2026-01-12T04:19:01.862080-08:00

Iberojet targets 10-aircraft fleet in long-term plan

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Aer Lingus' UK AOC at risk after cuts to Manchester services Aer Lingus risks losing its UK air operator's certificate after announcing cuts to services from Manchester, a move that could imperil the carrier's operational footprint and staff presence in the UK. The development follows sustained network retrenching at the airport and has regulatory and commercial ramifications.

2026-01-12T02:44:06.017872-08:00

Aer Lingus' UK AOC at risk after cuts to Manchester services

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British Airways falls from top on‑time rankings months after claiming operational improvements British Airways has fallen from a top on‑time airline ranking just months after highlighting major operational improvements, reversing punctuality gains it publicly touted and drawing renewed scrutiny among consumers and industry stakeholders, as on‑time performance metrics once again shape perceptions of airline operational credibility.

2026-01-12T01:29:30.627937-08:00

British Airways falls from top on‑time rankings months after claiming operational improvements

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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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Aer Lingus' UK AOC at risk after cuts to Manchester services

Iberojet targets 10-aircraft fleet in long-term plan

British Airways falls from top on‑time rankings months after claiming operational improvements

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

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