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AirAsia X to be rebranded as AirAsia on 19 Jan 2026 as Capital A completes restructuring

AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur International) will be rebranded as AirAsia effective 19 January 2026, the carrier said, as parent Capital A enters the final stages of its corporate restructuring. The move consolidates the group's airline identity under the AirAsia name.

2026-01-13T19:00:53.847197-08:00

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Spirit pilots urge Citadel to keep financing as liquidation risk grows; carrier asks court to pause investor securities suit

2026-01-13T14:44:24.855406-08:00

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Lufthansa Group selects SpaceX Starlink to equip ~850 aircraft with high‑speed broadband

2026-01-13T05:22:04.000459-08:00

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Delta to pay $1.3B profit-share for 2025; lowest bonus since 2022 fuels employee frustration

2026-01-13T11:09:24.619735-08:00

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AirAsia X to be rebranded as AirAsia on 19 Jan 2026 as Capital A completes restructuring AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur International) will be rebranded as AirAsia effective 19 January 2026, the carrier said, as parent Capital A enters the final stages of its corporate restructuring. The move consolidates the group's airline identity under the AirAsia name.

2026-01-13T19:00:53.847197-08:00

AirAsia X to be rebranded as AirAsia on 19 Jan 2026 as Capital A completes restructuring

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Malaysia's Sin-Kung Airways targets Q1 2026 launch Sin-Kung Airways, a new Malaysian carrier, is targeting a launch in Q1 2026 as it prepares to enter the commercial/business aviation market. The startup has begun promotional outreach but has yet to publicly disclose fleet type, route network, or regulatory clearances.

2026-01-13T17:28:32.583218-08:00

Malaysia's Sin-Kung Airways targets Q1 2026 launch

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Spirit pilots urge Citadel to keep financing as liquidation risk grows; carrier asks court to pause investor securities suit Spirit's pilots have urged Citadel to maintain debtor-in-possession financing as the carrier faces growing liquidation risk in its second Chapter 11, while Spirit asked a federal court to stay a proposed securities class action against top executives, saying the suit distracts management during restructuring.

2026-01-13T14:44:24.855406-08:00

Spirit pilots urge Citadel to keep financing as liquidation risk grows; carrier asks court to pause investor securities suit

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Delta to pay $1.3B profit-share for 2025; lowest bonus since 2022 fuels employee frustration Delta will distribute $1.3 billion in profit-sharing based on 2025 results — roughly four weeks' pay per employee — the carrier's smallest bonus since 2022, prompting staff frustration. Management said Q4 delivered strong cash flow and set 2026 EPS targets while forecasting consolidation pressure in the low-cost segment.

2026-01-13T11:09:24.619735-08:00

Delta to pay $1.3B profit-share for 2025; lowest bonus since 2022 fuels employee frustration

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Boeing’s 2025 delivery and order strength could unlock cash to fund a 2030s single‑aisle jet Boeing’s uptick in 2025 deliveries and a stronger order book could let the company recognise deferred revenue and generate internal cashflow, creating a funding path for a new single‑aisle aircraft programme targeted for the 2030s. That would reduce reliance on external financing and accelerate development timelines.

2026-01-13T10:36:57.492894-08:00

Boeing’s 2025 delivery and order strength could unlock cash to fund a 2030s single‑aisle jet

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Salem misses November deadline, loses federal airport status despite Q4 2023 restart plans Salem Municipal Airport failed to resume scheduled passenger flights by the federal November deadline and has officially lost its federal status. The city had targeted a Q4 2023 return to commercial service; the missed deadline changes its classification and the pathway to restore scheduled operations.

2026-01-13T10:18:49.101079-08:00

Salem misses November deadline, loses federal airport status despite Q4 2023 restart plans

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KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft KLM Cityhopper is considering expanding its Embraer E2 fleet, a move that could push the regional operator's E2 total above 50 aircraft. The carrier has not disclosed timing, procurement structure or which E2 variants would be added; further details are expected as discussions progress.

2026-01-13T06:03:46.044513-08:00

KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft

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Lufthansa Group selects SpaceX Starlink to equip ~850 aircraft with high‑speed broadband Lufthansa Group will roll out SpaceX's Starlink inflight broadband across all group airlines, equipping roughly 850 aircraft in a fleet‑wide program beginning in 2026. The move aims to deliver high‑speed gate‑to‑gate internet and to boost its premium product and passenger connectivity offering.

2026-01-13T05:22:04.000459-08:00

Lufthansa Group selects SpaceX Starlink to equip ~850 aircraft with high‑speed broadband

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AirAsia X to be rebranded as AirAsia on 19 Jan 2026 as Capital A completes restructuring

Spirit pilots urge Citadel to keep financing as liquidation risk grows; carrier asks court to pause investor securities suit

Lufthansa Group selects SpaceX Starlink to equip ~850 aircraft with high‑speed broadband

Delta to pay $1.3B profit-share for 2025; lowest bonus since 2022 fuels employee frustration

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