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Air Europa signs MoU for up to 40 Airbus A350-900s at Dubai Airshow 2025

Air Europa signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to acquire up to 40 A350-900s, a move Rolls‑Royce says would pair the type with its Trent engines. The agreement marks a strategic shift to modernise the carrier’s Boeing‑dominated long‑haul fleet.

2025-11-18T03:00:42.104884-08:00

AeroTime

IndiaOne Air signs LOI for up to 10 De Havilland Twin Otter Series 300‑G at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-18T08:09:41.530608-08:00

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Ethiopian to lease two new ATR 72-600s to 49%-owned Air Congo; service from Feb 2026

2025-11-18T05:33:04.039864-08:00

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Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270

2025-11-17T18:32:49.414873-08:00

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China travel warning to Japan sparks ~500,000 ticket cancellations, slashes tour bookings by 80% China's government travel warning for Japan amid a diplomatic spat has sparked roughly 500,000 cancelled Japan-bound air tickets — about 32% of Chinese carriers' bookings — and wiped out as much as 80% of tour operator bookings for the rest of the year, sharply denting airlines and Japan's tourism sector.

2025-11-18T19:57:01.454510-08:00

China travel warning to Japan sparks ~500,000 ticket cancellations, slashes tour bookings by 80%

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Bangkok Airways signs deal for up to 12 ATR 72-600 turboprops Bangkok Airways has signed a deal to acquire up to 12 ATR 72-600 turboprops, with reporting indicating a 10–12 aircraft commitment. The announcement increases the carrier's turboprop capacity and adds another regional ATR transaction to recent activity across Asia and Africa.

2025-11-18T19:19:12.987372-08:00

Bangkok Airways signs deal for up to 12 ATR 72-600 turboprops

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AirAsia X to add long‑haul Europe routes from 2026 as partner tie‑up nears completion AirAsia X (D7) plans to launch additional long‑haul services to Europe from 2026 and is finalising a collaboration with a partner carrier to support the expansion. The Kuala Lumpur‑based long‑haul LCC is rebuilding intercontinental connectivity across Asia–Europe markets.

2025-11-18T17:54:10.125141-08:00

AirAsia X to add long‑haul Europe routes from 2026 as partner tie‑up nears completion

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Bipartisan bill would guarantee pay for air-traffic controllers during future shutdowns Flight disruptions during last week’s record government shutdown spurred rare bipartisan action: lawmakers introduced a bill to guarantee pay for FAA air-traffic controllers during future funding lapses to prevent staffing shortfalls, operational caps and the wide-scale delays that crippled U.S. airports.

2025-11-18T17:44:11.980040-08:00

Bipartisan bill would guarantee pay for air-traffic controllers during future shutdowns

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United seeks FAA exemption to fit 20 business‑class mini‑suites with privacy doors on A321XLRs United Airlines has asked the FAA for an exemption to install 20 business‑class 'mini‑suites' with privacy doors on its incoming Airbus A321XLRs. The carrier's request would change the A321XLR cabin layout and requires regulatory approval before the aircraft enter service.

2025-11-18T16:46:12.759268-08:00

United seeks FAA exemption to fit 20 business‑class mini‑suites with privacy doors on A321XLRs

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ANA says AirJapan suspension "not a failure" as group keeps long‑term options open All Nippon Airways president Shinichi Inoue defended the suspension of the short‑lived AirJapan medium‑haul brand, calling the move "not a failure" and saying ANA Holdings will remain flexible on long‑term network, brand and fleet planning as it reassesses market conditions.

2025-11-18T16:22:01.588323-08:00

ANA says AirJapan suspension "not a failure" as group keeps long‑term options open

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Asiana issues bonds to repay debt owed to Korean Air Asiana Airlines has issued bonds to repay debt owed to Korean Air, a financing move tied to the carriers' post‑merger integration. The issuance shifts Asiana's liabilities into the capital markets and represents a step in group deleveraging and balance‑sheet realignment during consolidation.

2025-11-18T16:21:18.506722-08:00

Asiana issues bonds to repay debt owed to Korean Air

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FAA seeks mandatory replacement of high‑pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines The FAA has proposed a mandatory replacement of high‑pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines after multiple blade failures that caused engine fires and in‑flight shutdowns. The proposed airworthiness directive would require operators to remove and replace affected blades to reduce immediate safety risk.

2025-11-18T15:30:19.192738-08:00

FAA seeks mandatory replacement of high‑pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines

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