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UPS completes MD-11 retirement, posts $137M after‑tax write‑off as it accelerates fleet modernization

In its full‑year results on Jan. 27, UPS said it accelerated fleet modernization and completed retirement of its MD‑11 freighter fleet in Q4 2025, taking a $137 million after‑tax charge to write off the type, which had been grounded earlier for inspection.

2026-01-27T06:09:26.666323-08:00

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American flight attendants furious over 0.3% profit‑sharing amid ongoing operational meltdown

2026-01-27T07:13:23.709162-08:00

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MAX 8-200 Tops 100 ASM/gal — A Game Changer for Low-Cost Carriers

2026-01-27T05:32:16.906157-08:00

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American sees bookings rebound, forecasts Q1 revenue up 7–10%; winter storm may cost $200M

2026-01-27T04:15:00.087513-08:00

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Venezuela’s Laser applies for U.S. permit, eyes Boeing 767s for expansion Venezuelan carrier Laser has applied for a U.S. permit to operate into the United States as part of a broader plan to expand international services. The airline is targeting Boeing 767 widebodies as the core of a planned fleet build‑out to support longer-range routes and higher capacity.

2026-01-27T07:38:37.675404-08:00

Venezuela’s Laser applies for U.S. permit, eyes Boeing 767s for expansion

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American flight attendants furious over 0.3% profit‑sharing amid ongoing operational meltdown American Airlines flight attendants are outraged after management awarded a 0.3% profit‑sharing bonus, calling the token payment insulting amid an ongoing operational meltdown that has disrupted schedules and strained frontline staff. Union leaders say the payout further undermines morale during sustained service failures.

2026-01-27T07:13:23.709162-08:00

American flight attendants furious over 0.3% profit‑sharing amid ongoing operational meltdown

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Binter Canarias eyes consolidation after rapid 2025 growth Binter Canarias is shifting from expansion to consolidation after rapid growth in 2025, framing the next phase as stabilizing its enlarged network rather than continuing aggressive expansion. The airline describes the move as consolidation and has not yet detailed specific operational measures or timelines.

2026-01-27T06:50:14.315079-08:00

Binter Canarias eyes consolidation after rapid 2025 growth

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UPS completes MD-11 retirement, posts $137M after‑tax write‑off as it accelerates fleet modernization In its full‑year results on Jan. 27, UPS said it accelerated fleet modernization and completed retirement of its MD‑11 freighter fleet in Q4 2025, taking a $137 million after‑tax charge to write off the type, which had been grounded earlier for inspection.

2026-01-27T06:09:26.666323-08:00

UPS completes MD-11 retirement, posts $137M after‑tax write‑off as it accelerates fleet modernization

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MAX 8-200 Tops 100 ASM/gal — A Game Changer for Low-Cost Carriers New U.S. DOT data show the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 achieves over 100 available seat‑miles per gallon in high‑density configurations, a benchmark that materially lowers fuel-related CASM. That performance intensifies the MAX 8-200's role as a capacity and cost weapon for low‑cost carriers.

2026-01-27T05:32:16.906157-08:00

MAX 8-200 Tops 100 ASM/gal — A Game Changer for Low-Cost Carriers

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American sees bookings rebound, forecasts Q1 revenue up 7–10%; winter storm may cost $200M American Airlines said January bookings have rebounded and it expects first‑quarter 2026 revenue to rise 7–10% year‑on‑year, while forecasting full‑year 2026 profit above Wall Street estimates. The carrier warned a recent winter storm that forced thousands of cancellations could trim results by up to $200 million.

2026-01-27T04:15:00.087513-08:00

American sees bookings rebound, forecasts Q1 revenue up 7–10%; winter storm may cost $200M

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Air Moldova ordered liquidated after creditors' appeal, putting fleet, staff and creditors at risk A court has ordered the liquidation of Air Moldova following a creditors' appeal. The decision threatens the airline's fleet, employment of staff and recovery prospects for creditors, raising immediate operational and financial fallout for stakeholders.

2026-01-27T03:55:56.100083-08:00

Air Moldova ordered liquidated after creditors' appeal, putting fleet, staff and creditors at risk

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British Airways gauges backlash to Business Class catering cuts as it assesses next steps British Airways is reviewing customer feedback after recent Business Class catering cuts to assess the depth of passenger backlash and decide on potential service changes. The carrier says the review will determine whether the cuts stay, are adjusted, or reversed.

2026-01-27T03:39:45.601348-08:00

British Airways gauges backlash to Business Class catering cuts as it assesses next steps

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UPS completes MD-11 retirement, posts $137M after‑tax write‑off as it accelerates fleet modernization

American flight attendants furious over 0.3% profit‑sharing amid ongoing operational meltdown

MAX 8-200 Tops 100 ASM/gal — A Game Changer for Low-Cost Carriers

American sees bookings rebound, forecasts Q1 revenue up 7–10%; winter storm may cost $200M

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