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Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment

Abra Group, the holding company that owns Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos, is proposing to invest up to $70 million to acquire a 98% stake in Chile’s SKY Airline. The proposed investment would amount to a near-total takeover of SKY.

2025-11-24T13:25:52.046381-08:00

One Mile at a Time

Lufthansa to paint six-aircraft 'Anniversary Fleet' in special 100‑year livery for 2026

2025-11-24T06:44:19.231545-08:00

Aviation Week

Jury finds Gogo infringed SmartSky patents over 5G air-to-ground system; $23M verdict

2025-11-24T08:12:39.811764-08:00

Simple Flying

Air Arabia to launch double‑daily non‑stop Sharjah–London Gatwick A321LR service from 29 March 2026

2025-11-24T01:50:16.105881-08:00

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Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment Abra Group, the holding company that owns Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos, is proposing to invest up to $70 million to acquire a 98% stake in Chile’s SKY Airline. The proposed investment would amount to a near-total takeover of SKY.

2025-11-24T13:25:52.046381-08:00

Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Aer Lingus halts Manchester cabin crew strikes after threatening to close base Aer Lingus has halted planned cabin crew strikes at its Manchester base after warning it may close the station amid an ongoing pay dispute. The carrier’s threat prompted the union to pause industrial action to protect jobs while talks resume.

2025-11-24T12:48:23.423947-08:00

Aer Lingus halts Manchester cabin crew strikes after threatening to close base

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Duffy abandons U.S. passenger-rights regulations, cites fare-rise risk; Europe compared Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has abandoned proposed regulations meant to strengthen U.S. airline passenger rights, saying the measures would risk driving up airfares. The decision comes as officials review evidence of how comparable protections have played out in Europe and their impact on carriers and fares.

2025-11-24T11:46:43.262774-08:00

Duffy abandons U.S. passenger-rights regulations, cites fare-rise risk; Europe compared

Skift

Why Major Travel Brands Skipped COP30 — What It Means for Aviation’s Climate Commitments Major travel brands were largely absent from COP30 in Brazil, even though the UN devoted two full days to tourism at the climate summit. The disengagement raises urgent questions about how aviation will influence — or be shaped by — emerging international climate commitments.

2025-11-24T11:42:55.204610-08:00

Why Major Travel Brands Skipped COP30 — What It Means for Aviation’s Climate Commitments

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Air Canada faces legal challenge over Venezuela arbitral award, potential material financial exposure Air Canada is facing a legal challenge tied to an arbitral award in Venezuela that could create material financial exposure for the carrier. The dispute centres on enforcement of the award and may require the airline to absorb cash liabilities and legal costs as proceedings continue.

2025-11-24T11:06:45.275822-08:00

Air Canada faces legal challenge over Venezuela arbitral award, potential material financial exposure

Skift

Apple, Delta integrate AirTag location data directly into Delta's baggage system Apple and Delta launched a tool that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage management systems, enabling the airline’s operational platform to ingest consumer-sourced location telemetry. The integration brings device-based tracking information into Delta’s baggage workflows for visibility, reconciliation and handling.

2025-11-24T10:50:28.155936-08:00

Apple, Delta integrate AirTag location data directly into Delta's baggage system

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House AI Task Force Chair Urges Caution on Aviation AI, Citing Fallible Training Data The chair of the U.S. House AI Task Force warned that artificial intelligence systems used in aviation rely on imperfect, potentially misleading information, and urged regulators and operators to pursue cautious, incremental deployment with strict validation and human oversight to avoid erroneous operational outcomes.

2025-11-24T09:32:45.537166-08:00

House AI Task Force Chair Urges Caution on Aviation AI, Citing Fallible Training Data

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Sunrise Airways suspends Port‑au‑Prince flights amid escalating gang violence and aviation security concerns Sunrise Airways has suspended all flights to and from Port‑au‑Prince, citing security concerns as escalating gang violence continues to disrupt aviation operations in Haiti’s capital. The carrier said the suspension responds to threats to safe operations while the security situation remains unstable.

2025-11-24T09:25:11.968576-08:00

Sunrise Airways suspends Port‑au‑Prince flights amid escalating gang violence and aviation security concerns

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