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Air Astana signs MoU for up to 50 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

Air Astana has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire up to 50 A320neo-family narrowbodies — structured as 25 firm aircraft plus 25 options — in the carrier’s largest-ever fleet renewal, with deliveries starting in 2031 and continuing thereafter.

2025-11-21T00:33:00.077463-08:00

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Emirates to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across operations in strategic OpenAI partnership

2025-11-21T00:12:37.727808-08:00

AeroTime

Airbus tops Dubai orderbook as Emirates places major Boeing 777X commitment

2025-11-21T03:07:34.813261-08:00

Aviation Business News

Air Cambodia named launch customer for ATR 72-600 HighLine 'X-Space Table' premium seats

2025-11-21T02:18:23.300808-08:00

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Etihad to deploy reactivated A380 on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita daily from June 16, 2026 Etihad will deploy a reactivated Airbus A380 on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita from June 16, 2026, operating one daily round‑trip to add summer capacity. It is the eighth A380 back in service, featuring three The Residence suites, nine First Apartments, 70 Business Studios and 405 Economy seats (including 80 Economy Space).

2025-11-24T03:23:29.159397-08:00

Etihad to deploy reactivated A380 on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita daily from June 16, 2026

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dnata Catering & Retail launches Aer Lingus inflight retail programme dnata Catering & Retail has launched Aer Lingus’s new inflight retail programme. The initiative refreshes the carrier’s onboard retail offerings and services, operated by dnata’s catering and retail division, creating a new ancillary revenue and passenger-experience channel for Aer Lingus.

2025-11-24T02:27:22.729354-08:00

dnata Catering & Retail launches Aer Lingus inflight retail programme

AeroTime

Unical CEO Sharon Green outlines strategy to keep the global commercial fleet flying Unical CEO Sharon Green tells AeroTime how the independent repair provider uses parts pooling, regional hubs and lease-to-own inventories to minimise AOG downtime and sustain global commercial aircraft operations. The interview outlines the company’s operational model and partnerships to cut spares lead times and avoid service disruptions.

2025-11-24T00:03:14.254037-08:00

Unical CEO Sharon Green outlines strategy to keep the global commercial fleet flying

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SpiceJet cuts about $50m of liabilities in equity transaction India's SpiceJet has eliminated approximately $50 million of liabilities through an equity transaction, ch-aviation reports. The deal converts part of the carrier's outstanding obligations into equity, lowering its reported liabilities and reshaping creditor claims amid ongoing financial strain.

2025-11-23T21:49:05.799085-08:00

SpiceJet cuts about $50m of liabilities in equity transaction

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Vietjet Thailand takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX 8, kicking off 50-aircraft MAX fleet Vietjet's Thai unit has received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 — the initial aircraft from the parent carrier's $32 billion order for 200 jets — marking the start of a planned 50‑aircraft MAX fleet for regional and international growth. The aircraft is scheduled to enter commercial service in December.

2025-11-23T19:12:06.424168-08:00

Vietjet Thailand takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX 8, kicking off 50-aircraft MAX fleet

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Losses at t'way Air could force parent to delay planned IPO Mounting losses at South Korean low-cost carrier t'way Air could force its parent company to postpone a planned initial public offering, undermining fundraising plans and investor confidence. The setback highlights fragile profitability among regional LCCs and may reshape timing for APAC capital-market activity.

2025-11-23T17:29:38.279581-08:00

Losses at t'way Air could force parent to delay planned IPO

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Air New Zealand cabin crew to stage historic strike on Dec. 8 over working conditions Air New Zealand cabin crew will stage a coordinated strike on December 8 after talks over working conditions stalled, citing concerns about efficiency and crew wellbeing. The action—called historic by union leaders—threatens to disrupt schedules and increase pressure on airline management during a busy travel period.

2025-11-23T10:22:54.757571-08:00

Air New Zealand cabin crew to stage historic strike on Dec. 8 over working conditions

Economic Times

Gulf Air ups Thiruvananthapuram–Manama service to seven weekly flights Gulf Air has increased its Thiruvananthapuram–Manama schedule from four to seven weekly flights, adding three frequencies to meet strong demand from expatriate communities in southern Kerala and neighbouring Tamil Nadu. The frequency boost expands India–Bahrain connectivity and capacity on the carrier's regional network.

2025-11-23T07:53:18.097647-08:00

Gulf Air ups Thiruvananthapuram–Manama service to seven weekly flights

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