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Air India losses and intensifying competition weigh on Singapore Airlines' earnings

Singapore Airlines' half‑year net profit plunged 68% to S$239m (US$184.7m) as losses at its 25.1% associate Air India, weaker interest income and intensifying competition hit results; third‑quarter profit was S$290m. The carrier also flagged capital moves, including a special dividend programme.

2025-11-13T08:20:32.213590-08:00

Alaska Airlines

Alaska to launch daily seasonal Seattle–Rome nonstop on 787-9 from 28 April 2026

2025-11-13T05:24:57.510426-08:00

Reuters

Etihad in talks with Airbus for A350 and A330neo ahead of Dubai Airshow

2025-11-13T06:11:40.255224-08:00

Bloomberg

Appeals court pauses DOT order to dissolve Delta–Aeroméxico transborder joint venture

2025-11-12T23:53:53.209284-08:00

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Aviation Week

COMAC to buy 49% of Lao Airlines, signaling push into Southeast Asia Laos has agreed to sell a 49% stake in state carrier Lao Airlines to China’s COMAC, with the government retaining a 51% majority. The transaction formalises deeper commercial ties between the planemaker and a Southeast Asian flag carrier and underscores COMAC’s export drive.

2025-11-13T09:44:07.642664-08:00

COMAC to buy 49% of Lao Airlines, signaling push into Southeast Asia

Runway Girl

Lufthansa to retrofit 150+ narrowbodies with EAN hybrid ATG/S‑band connectivity, installs due within a year Lufthansa Group is fitting more than 150 narrowbody aircraft with the European Aviation Network's hybrid air‑to‑ground/S‑band satellite inflight connectivity, starting retrofits now and targeting completion within a year. The programme standardises onboard broadband across its short‑haul fleet and strengthens operational connectivity for crew and systems.

2025-11-13T09:14:39.119852-08:00

Lufthansa to retrofit 150+ narrowbodies with EAN hybrid ATG/S‑band connectivity, installs due within a year

AINonline

CrewBlast launches real-time geolocation platform to speed qualified flight‑crew sourcing CrewBlast launched a real-time geolocation platform that gives operators visibility of qualified flight crews to speed sourcing and deployment. The service enables operators to locate available, qualified crew members in real time, intended to accelerate crew sourcing and improve operational responsiveness.

2025-11-13T08:41:52.458487-08:00

CrewBlast launches real-time geolocation platform to speed qualified flight‑crew sourcing

FlightGlobal

Cebu Pacific expects strong year‑end despite Q3 loss from seasonal calendar shifts and operational disruption Cebu Pacific posted a third‑quarter loss, citing 'seasonal headwinds'—notably changes to the academic calendar—and a series of operational issues, but says it remains 'well‑positioned' for a strong year‑end. Management expects demand recovery and improved operational stability to lift fourth‑quarter results.

2025-11-13T08:41:03.840698-08:00

Cebu Pacific expects strong year‑end despite Q3 loss from seasonal calendar shifts and operational disruption

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Air India losses and intensifying competition weigh on Singapore Airlines' earnings Singapore Airlines' half‑year net profit plunged 68% to S$239m (US$184.7m) as losses at its 25.1% associate Air India, weaker interest income and intensifying competition hit results; third‑quarter profit was S$290m. The carrier also flagged capital moves, including a special dividend programme.

2025-11-13T08:20:32.213590-08:00

Air India losses and intensifying competition weigh on Singapore Airlines' earnings

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SmartLynx faces $277M liability, bulk owed to former owner Avia Solutions Group SmartLynx faces approximately $277 million in liabilities, with the majority of that sum owed to its former owner, Avia Solutions Group. The concentration of claims on a single creditor crystallises the carrier's immediate financial exposure and will influence creditor negotiations and restructuring options.

2025-11-13T07:53:53.747672-08:00

SmartLynx faces $277M liability, bulk owed to former owner Avia Solutions Group

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Apollo provides $745M senior secured financing backed by Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow slots to fund 787‑9 upgrades Virgin Atlantic has completed a $745 million senior secured financing arranged by Apollo, using its London Heathrow take-off and landing slots as collateral. The proceeds will strengthen the carrier’s balance sheet and fund fleet investments, including Boeing 787‑9 interior refurbishments scheduled from 2028.

2025-11-13T06:12:06.856782-08:00

Apollo provides $745M senior secured financing backed by Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow slots to fund 787‑9 upgrades

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Etihad in talks with Airbus for A350 and A330neo ahead of Dubai Airshow Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad is in discussions with Airbus over a potential long‑haul fleet refresh that could include additional A350s and orders for the upgraded A330neo, industry sources say. Talks are unfolding ahead of the Dubai Airshow as the airline evaluates capacity and product plans for its international network.

2025-11-13T06:11:40.255224-08:00

Etihad in talks with Airbus for A350 and A330neo ahead of Dubai Airshow

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