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Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment

Abra Group, the holding company that owns Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos, is proposing to invest up to $70 million to acquire a 98% stake in Chile’s SKY Airline. The proposed investment would amount to a near-total takeover of SKY.

2025-11-24T13:25:52.046381-08:00

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Lufthansa to paint six-aircraft 'Anniversary Fleet' livery for 100th in 2026

2025-11-24T06:44:19.231545-08:00

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Air Arabia to launch double‑daily non‑stop Sharjah–London Gatwick A321LR service from 29 March 2026

2025-11-24T01:50:16.105881-08:00

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Jury finds Gogo infringed SmartSky patents over 5G air-to-ground system; $23M verdict

2025-11-24T08:12:39.811764-08:00

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Lima to start charging USD 10.05 international transfer TUUA from Dec. 7; airlines won't collect it Lima’s Jorge Chávez Airport will charge a Transfer Unified Airport Use Fee (TUUA) of USD 10.05 plus IGV to international transit passengers from 7 December 2025. Ositrán ratified the tariff; airlines will not collect it on tickets — LAP will take payments at the airport or online.

2025-11-24T19:26:40.204266-08:00

Lima to start charging USD 10.05 international transfer TUUA from Dec. 7; airlines won't collect it

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Thai court revokes foreign-pilot permits for wet-leases, risking cancellations and crew disruption A Thai court has revoked permits that allowed foreign pilots to operate on wet-leased aircraft in Thailand, a ruling that threatens immediate flight cancellations, operational disruption to crew rotations and ACMI providers, and broader capacity shortfalls for carriers that rely on foreign-crewed wet-lease arrangements.

2025-11-24T16:05:37.379046-08:00

Thai court revokes foreign-pilot permits for wet-leases, risking cancellations and crew disruption

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Skybus commences Newquay–Gatwick flights, launches refreshed timetable Skybus operated its first scheduled flight from Cornwall Airport Newquay to London Gatwick on Sunday, inaugurating a refreshed timetable and restoring a direct scheduled link to the capital. The restarted service bolsters Cornwall's connectivity for business travel and tourism and reintroduces regular access to key London connections.

2025-11-24T13:42:18.287578-08:00

Skybus commences Newquay–Gatwick flights, launches refreshed timetable

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Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment Abra Group, the holding company that owns Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos, is proposing to invest up to $70 million to acquire a 98% stake in Chile’s SKY Airline. The proposed investment would amount to a near-total takeover of SKY.

2025-11-24T13:25:52.046381-08:00

Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment

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Aer Lingus halts Manchester cabin crew strikes after threatening to close base Aer Lingus has halted planned cabin crew strikes at its Manchester base after warning it may close the station amid an ongoing pay dispute. The carrier’s threat prompted the union to pause industrial action to protect jobs while talks resume.

2025-11-24T12:48:23.423947-08:00

Aer Lingus halts Manchester cabin crew strikes after threatening to close base

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Duffy abandons U.S. passenger-rights regulations, cites fare-rise risk; Europe compared Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has abandoned proposed regulations meant to strengthen U.S. airline passenger rights, saying the measures would risk driving up airfares. The decision comes as officials review evidence of how comparable protections have played out in Europe and their impact on carriers and fares.

2025-11-24T11:46:43.262774-08:00

Duffy abandons U.S. passenger-rights regulations, cites fare-rise risk; Europe compared

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Why Major Travel Brands Skipped COP30 — What It Means for Aviation’s Climate Commitments Major travel brands were largely absent from COP30 in Brazil, even though the UN devoted two full days to tourism at the climate summit. The disengagement raises urgent questions about how aviation will influence — or be shaped by — emerging international climate commitments.

2025-11-24T11:42:55.204610-08:00

Why Major Travel Brands Skipped COP30 — What It Means for Aviation’s Climate Commitments

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Air Canada faces legal challenge over Venezuela arbitral award, potential material financial exposure Air Canada is facing a legal challenge tied to an arbitral award in Venezuela that could create material financial exposure for the carrier. The dispute centres on enforcement of the award and may require the airline to absorb cash liabilities and legal costs as proceedings continue.

2025-11-24T11:06:45.275822-08:00

Air Canada faces legal challenge over Venezuela arbitral award, potential material financial exposure

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