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Braathens International files for bankruptcy, grounds Airbus fleet

Braathens International Airways has filed for bankruptcy at Solna District Court, immediately grounding its Airbus fleet after financing for its Airbus operations collapsed. The Swedish carrier, created in 2022 for charter and ACMI work, says ATR72-600 turboprop ACMI services remain unaffected.

2025-09-29T17:48:12.135524-07:00

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Cathay Group awards Lufthansa Technik record MRO deal for 72 Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft

2025-09-30T01:16:16.086742-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks

2025-09-29T18:04:35.671320-07:00

CNN

American A321 aborts takeoff at LAX after cargo 777 crosses active runway

2025-09-29T14:24:28.040223-07:00

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LATAM orders 24 Embraer E195‑E2s (plus 50 options) to open 35 secondary cities as Embraer scores big with Avelo LATAM has placed a firm order for 24 Embraer E195‑E2s, with 50 options, targeting expansion into 35 secondary cities and smaller airports across Latin America, CEO Roberto Alvo said. The deal, alongside Avelo’s major E195‑E2 order in the US, signals a move toward smaller single‑aisle jets in key markets.

2025-09-30T11:08:08.143629-07:00

LATAM orders 24 Embraer E195‑E2s (plus 50 options) to open 35 secondary cities as Embraer scores big with Avelo

Skift

Trip.com Acquires Key Travel's EMEA Operations to Boost Global Corporate Travel Trip.com has acquired UK-based Key Travel's EMEA operations, adding a strategic piece to its global corporate travel expansion. The deal extends Trip.com's footprint across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and brings Key Travel's regional corporate travel operations into Trip.com's business-travel offering.

2025-09-30T10:57:46.991061-07:00

Trip.com Acquires Key Travel's EMEA Operations to Boost Global Corporate Travel

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US’s Spirit to cancel airport and ground-handling contracts Spirit Airlines will cancel airport and ground‑handling contracts, severing service agreements that cover check‑in, baggage and ramp operations at affected stations. The carrier did not disclose the full scope or timing, leaving airports and handling firms with immediate operational uncertainty.

2025-09-30T10:43:01.466453-07:00

US’s Spirit to cancel airport and ground-handling contracts

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Boeing's next single-aisle could look like a 757-300, WSJ says A Wall Street Journal report says Boeing's planned new single‑aisle may take an upsized 757‑300‑like form as airlines chase higher seat counts and operators weigh fuel and market pressures. The speculation revives debate over whether Boeing will pursue a larger narrowbody profile for future fleets.

2025-09-30T10:33:20.826171-07:00

Boeing's next single-aisle could look like a 757-300, WSJ says

Skift

Eurostar urges EU to level playing field with airlines to cut transport emissions Eurostar urged the European Commission to put rail on an equal regulatory and fiscal footing with airlines, arguing current policies favour aviation and blunt decarbonisation. The operator says levelling rules is necessary to reduce transport-sector emissions and shrink Europe’s overall carbon footprint.

2025-09-30T10:23:01.694217-07:00

Eurostar urges EU to level playing field with airlines to cut transport emissions

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Cathay Pacific launches daily nonstop Hong Kong–Changsha from 4 Nov 2025, its fifth Mainland route this year From 4 November 2025 Cathay Pacific will operate daily nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha, its fifth Chinese Mainland launch in 2025 and expanding the carrier's Mainland network to 24 destinations. The service gives Hunan passengers direct access to Cathay's global network of more than 100 destinations.

2025-09-30T10:04:55.241829-07:00

Cathay Pacific launches daily nonstop Hong Kong–Changsha from 4 Nov 2025, its fifth Mainland route this year

Airline Geeks

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American to retrofit American Eagle regional jets with mainline-style cabins, power and fast Wi‑Fi American Airlines will begin retrofitting American Eagle regional jets this fall to align cabins with mainline standards, installing refreshed interiors, power ports at every seat and fast onboard Wi‑Fi — a rollout the carrier says is nearly complete. The work targets American’s large U.S. regional fleet.

2025-09-30T07:41:20.265425-07:00

American to retrofit American Eagle regional jets with mainline-style cabins, power and fast Wi‑Fi

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ACI World: global air travel to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, nearing 10 billion in 2026 ACI World’s World Airport Traffic Report forecasts global air travel will carry 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, setting up a likely 10 billion milestone in 2026. International traffic is driving growth (+5.3%); domestic traffic is forecast to rise 2.4%, with total traffic up 3.7%.

2025-09-30T07:41:16.644813-07:00

ACI World: global air travel to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, nearing 10 billion in 2026

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