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Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier's long‑term growth ambitions are constrained by the availability of aircraft—particularly Boeing delivery timing—and by the government's willingness to approve consolidation tied to its partnership with JetBlue, forcing United to temper expansion plans.

2026-01-20T13:12:59.986133-08:00

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United posts record $59.1B in 2025, beats Q4 estimates; premium demand to drive 2026

2026-01-20T13:13:01.713688-08:00

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Air France marks 50 years since Concorde's first commercial flight

2026-01-20T13:49:06.979788-08:00

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Air France expands 'Train + Air' partnership with SNCF to include OUIGO low‑cost trains

2026-01-19T18:54:37.537894-08:00

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Air France marks 50 years since Concorde's first commercial flight Air France is marking the 50th anniversary of Concorde entering commercial service on 21 January 1976, the supersonic airliner’s inaugural Paris–Dakar–Rio de Janeiro route. Concorde began passenger operations that day simultaneously with British Airways, inaugurating the era of commercial supersonic flight.

2026-01-20T13:49:06.979788-08:00

Air France marks 50 years since Concorde's first commercial flight

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United posts record $59.1B in 2025, beats Q4 estimates; premium demand to drive 2026 United reported record 2025 revenue of $59.1 billion and Q4 non‑GAAP EPS of $3.10 on $15.4 billion revenue (+5% YoY), with capacity up 6.5%. Management said strong demand from high‑spending domestic, corporate and international travellers underpins an upbeat 2026 outlook and continued buybacks.

2026-01-20T13:13:01.713688-08:00

United posts record $59.1B in 2025, beats Q4 estimates; premium demand to drive 2026

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Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier's long‑term growth ambitions are constrained by the availability of aircraft—particularly Boeing delivery timing—and by the government's willingness to approve consolidation tied to its partnership with JetBlue, forcing United to temper expansion plans.

2026-01-20T13:12:59.986133-08:00

Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

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GOL appeals judge’s ruling on Chapter 11 restructuring plan GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has filed an appeal against a judge’s ruling approving its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, according to ch-aviation. The carrier’s legal challenge seeks to overturn the court decision and will prolong judicial review in U.S. bankruptcy proceedings.

2026-01-20T12:13:23.266289-08:00

GOL appeals judge’s ruling on Chapter 11 restructuring plan

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Air Antilles faces funding shortfall, risks suspension of operations Air Antilles faces a funding shortfall that could force suspension of operations unless new financing or emergency support is secured. The shortfall threatens continuation of the carrier's regional services and raises immediate questions about continuity of flights, staff retention and contractual obligations.

2026-01-20T11:37:03.128684-08:00

Air Antilles faces funding shortfall, risks suspension of operations

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Delta and United decline awarded Mexico City slots Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have declined takeoff-and-landing slots awarded at Mexico City, rejecting reassigned frequencies. Both carriers' refusals strip two major U.S. operators of newly allocated capacity at the airport and complicate route-reinstatement plans for transborder service between the U.S. and Mexico.

2026-01-20T08:55:53.726767-08:00

Delta and United decline awarded Mexico City slots

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Avelo extends summer 2026 schedules across four U.S. hubs, opens year‑ahead bookings Avelo has extended its schedule through August 2026 across four U.S. hubs — New Haven, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Central Florida — and opened year‑ahead bookings. The move preserves summer service to six Central Florida airports (Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Lakeland, Orlando, Sarasota–Bradenton and Tampa).

2026-01-20T07:18:45.554461-08:00

Avelo extends summer 2026 schedules across four U.S. hubs, opens year‑ahead bookings

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IATA and CFM renew pro‑competitive MRO pact to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party maintenance and non‑OEM parts IATA and CFM International have renewed a pro‑competitive aftermarket agreement through February 2033, preserving airlines' access to third‑party MRO providers and the use of non‑OEM parts for engines produced by the GE‑Safran 50/50 joint venture. The pact addresses longstanding airline concerns about aftermarket competition.

2026-01-20T06:07:40.179801-08:00

IATA and CFM renew pro‑competitive MRO pact to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party maintenance and non‑OEM parts

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Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

United posts record $59.1B in 2025, beats Q4 estimates; premium demand to drive 2026

Air France marks 50 years since Concorde's first commercial flight

Air France expands 'Train + Air' partnership with SNCF to include OUIGO low‑cost trains

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