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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
AirAsia is reportedly in talks with the Malaysian government about support for its fundraising efforts, with any backing subject to conditions. The available report does not specify the amount sought, the form of assistance under discussion or the conditions being considered.
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AirAsia is reportedly in talks with the Malaysian government about support for its fundraising efforts, with any backing subject to conditions. The available report does not specify the amount sought, the form of assistance under discussion or the conditions being considered.
Airlines may face years of constrained new-aircraft supply, with engine availability and production delays expected to keep shortages in place until at least 2030, according to a report. The squeeze is driving up leasing, maintenance and fuel costs as carriers rely on older aircraft for longer.
Flybondi, Argentina’s ultra-low-cost carrier, owes creditors a reported $402 million. The available report provides no further detail on the composition of the debt, the creditors involved or any restructuring plans.
Uruguay has launched a public-private air connectivity fund offering airlines financial incentives to bring more inbound tourists and open international routes. The $2.5 million program is aimed at expanding the country’s air links, though the available reports do not specify eligibility criteria, incentive levels or participating airlines.
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Mumbai International Airport Ltd. says airlines’ historical slots will remain unchanged through the winter schedule as it plans to redevelop Terminal 1, with a joint working group tasked with limiting disruption. Adani Airport Holdings has postponed the proposed transfer of international services to Navi Mumbai until the summer schedule; NMIA has also reported cargo achievements alongside operational challenges.
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Finnair lifted its full-year 2026 revenue and earnings outlook after a strong third quarter and travel demand that exceeded expectations. The airline said elevated fuel costs remain a burden, but it has partly offset them through higher ticket prices and capitalized on market opportunities.
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Aegean Airlines has appointed deputy CEO and CFO Michalis Kouveliotis to lead the Greek carrier, succeeding Dimitris Gerogiannis, who led the airline for two decades. Gerogiannis will transition to an advisory role overseeing Aegean’s Technical Base.
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Ryanair plans to cut German capacity by about 10% in winter 2026/27, citing aviation taxes and airport charges, while separately putting 29 routes across Europe and North Africa on sale for summer 2027. The reports also reference a 2018 closure of its Bremen and Eindhoven bases, a distinct earlier event.
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