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Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as CEO in sudden leadership shake-up

Qatar Airways has appointed Hamad Ali Al‑Khater, formerly COO of Hamad International Airport, as group CEO effective Dec. 7, replacing Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer just two years after he succeeded Akbar Al‑Baker. The carrier offered no explanation for the abrupt change.

2025-12-06T23:09:34.101762-08:00

Economic Times

DGCA issues show‑cause notices to IndiGo CEO and COO after mass cancellations tied to pilot‑duty rule change

2025-12-06T10:33:06.345814-08:00

FlightGlobal

India caps fares, orders refunds and opens probe after IndiGo cancels 385 flights and 1,000+ disruptions

2025-12-05T09:49:56.723643-08:00

Reuters

Allegiant pilots’ union blocks permanent-residency push for dozens of foreign-hire pilots, leaving staffing in limbo

2025-12-06T03:15:05.496239-08:00

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Court orders climate activists to pay Lufthansa $470,000 after disruptive protest A court has ordered climate activists to pay Lufthansa $470,000 after a disruptive protest targeted the carrier, awarding the airline damages to recoup costs and losses. The ruling highlights legal remedies available to airlines facing operational disruption from activist actions.

2025-12-08T00:02:10.257883-08:00

Court orders climate activists to pay Lufthansa $470,000 after disruptive protest

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Wizz Air blames pro‑Etihad bias for scrapped Abu Dhabi unit and pivots back to Europe Wizz Air CEO József Váradi said the carrier scrapped its Abu Dhabi unit in part because of a perceived pro‑Etihad bias, and is refocusing on Europe — targeting to be the No.2 carrier in Italy and prepared to enter a price war with Ryanair as it pursues renewed growth.

2025-12-07T21:47:25.902349-08:00

Wizz Air blames pro‑Etihad bias for scrapped Abu Dhabi unit and pivots back to Europe

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways approved to begin international operations Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has been approved to begin international operations, permitting the carrier to launch scheduled cross‑border services and expand its route network beyond domestic flights. The regulatory clearance is a key step enabling the airline's planned capacity growth and entry onto regional routes.

2025-12-07T19:48:46.255935-08:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways approved to begin international operations

theaustralian.com.au

Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully pushes long‑haul low‑cost global expansion after outpacing Qantas Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully is pursuing global expansion using a long‑haul low‑cost strategy after guiding the carrier to performance that, according to staff sentiment and market comparisons, has outpaced Qantas — a notable inversion that pressures legacy network economics and strategic fleet planning.

2025-12-07T19:23:48.267238-08:00

Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully pushes long‑haul low‑cost global expansion after outpacing Qantas

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Qantas revamps leadership and trims corporate headcount Qantas has announced a senior leadership overhaul and cuts to corporate roles, trimming its head‑office staff while reshaping its executive team. The move signals a group‑wide effort to streamline management and reduce corporate overhead, with further details to be disclosed to staff and investors.

2025-12-07T19:07:08.432312-08:00

Qantas revamps leadership and trims corporate headcount

2paxfly.com

Qantas to open new Auckland International Lounge on 17 December 2025 Qantas will open a new Auckland International Lounge at Auckland Airport on 17 December 2025, timed to the Christmas travel peak. The opening is intended to bolster the carrier's Trans‑Tasman premium capacity and passenger experience during the busiest seasonal period.

2025-12-07T18:07:59.417531-08:00

Qantas to open new Auckland International Lounge on 17 December 2025

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HDBank to divest VietJet stake by year‑end 2025 HDBank will divest its stake in VietJet by year‑end 2025. The bank plans to sell its equity holding in the Vietnamese carrier ahead of the December 31 deadline, creating a defined window for strategic or financial buyers to acquire the shares.

2025-12-07T17:43:41.774879-08:00

HDBank to divest VietJet stake by year‑end 2025

Economic Times

IndiGo disruptions trigger surge in private-jet and charter bookings, straining operators Widespread cancellations and delays at IndiGo have pushed wedding parties, corporate groups and leisure travellers to charter private jets, producing unprecedented demand on routes to Udaipur and Jaipur. Operators say most 50-seat aircraft are fully booked and cannot meet the surge.

2025-12-07T16:40:19.293933-08:00

IndiGo disruptions trigger surge in private-jet and charter bookings, straining operators

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