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American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall

Late last year American hired Nat Pieper, the former CEO of the oneworld alliance, as its chief commercial officer to tackle the carrier's underperforming revenue. The move follows months of disappointing commercial results and leadership turnover after the departure of the previous permanent CCO, Vasu Raja.

2026-02-09T03:55:11.099826-08:00

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Wizz Air rolls out WIZZ Class premium seating across its entire network after six‑base trial

2026-02-09T03:55:27.602594-08:00

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Emirates begins Airbus A350 operations to London Gatwick

2026-02-09T04:34:44.743440-08:00

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Cuba bars international aircraft refuelling after Trump threats of tariffs on oil suppliers

2026-02-09T01:54:42.254349-08:00

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NCAA grants Nigerian airlines 90‑day reprieve to provide bank‑backed APGs The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has given local carriers a 90‑day reprieve to provide bank‑backed advance payment guarantees (APGs). The APGs are intended to ensure timely remittance of funds collected by airlines, extending the compliance window while the sector arranges bank‑backed guarantees.

2026-02-09T05:04:13.888099-08:00

NCAA grants Nigerian airlines 90‑day reprieve to provide bank‑backed APGs

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Emirates begins Airbus A350 operations to London Gatwick Emirates has started operating its Airbus A350 into London Gatwick airport, deploying the aircraft on scheduled services to Gatwick. The carrier's A350 is now in active service at Gatwick on its published rotations, replacing other equipment previously used on those flights.

2026-02-09T04:34:44.743440-08:00

Emirates begins Airbus A350 operations to London Gatwick

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Wizz Air rolls out WIZZ Class premium seating across its entire network after six‑base trial Wizz Air is expanding its paid WIZZ Class 'elevated' seating across its entire network after a successful trial at six bases, citing strong passenger demand. The move is designed to capture higher‑yield travellers and boost ancillary revenue across its short‑haul European routes.

2026-02-09T03:55:27.602594-08:00

Wizz Air rolls out WIZZ Class premium seating across its entire network after six‑base trial

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American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall Late last year American hired Nat Pieper, the former CEO of the oneworld alliance, as its chief commercial officer to tackle the carrier's underperforming revenue. The move follows months of disappointing commercial results and leadership turnover after the departure of the previous permanent CCO, Vasu Raja.

2026-02-09T03:55:11.099826-08:00

American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall

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Nigeria's Air Peace wins Brazil slots as Enugu Air adds Embraer E190 Nigeria's Air Peace has secured airport slots in Brazil as it pursues South American services, while state-owned Enugu Air accepted delivery of a new Embraer E190 to grow regional capacity. Together the moves mark Nigerian carriers' push to expand international and domestic networks.

2026-02-09T02:49:36.472702-08:00

Nigeria's Air Peace wins Brazil slots as Enugu Air adds Embraer E190

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African carriers doubt a continent-wide SAF surge as supply, cost and refuelling gaps persist African airlines are cautious about expectations of a continent-wide sustainable aviation fuel boom, citing limited feedstock and production capacity, high prices versus conventional jet fuel, and sparse distribution and airport refuelling infrastructure — barriers that could slow regional SAF uptake and decarbonisation plans.

2026-02-09T02:15:06.178848-08:00

African carriers doubt a continent-wide SAF surge as supply, cost and refuelling gaps persist

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Cuba bars international aircraft refuelling after Trump threats of tariffs on oil suppliers Cuba has banned refuelling for international airlines, a move announced days after U.S. President Donald Trump warned he would impose tariffs on any country that supplies Cuba with oil. The decision immediately restricts fuel access at Cuban airports and heightens diplomatic pressure on third‑party suppliers.

2026-02-09T01:54:42.254349-08:00

Cuba bars international aircraft refuelling after Trump threats of tariffs on oil suppliers

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South African Airways Group returns to profit with R155m FY2024‑25 surplus South African Airways Group reported a group net surplus of R155 million ($9.7m) for fiscal 2024‑25, with the flag‑carrier itself posting a R30 million profit. The results, covering the year ended 31 March, were disclosed at the airline's annual general meeting.

2026-02-09T00:52:51.374165-08:00

South African Airways Group returns to profit with R155m FY2024‑25 surplus

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American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall

Wizz Air rolls out WIZZ Class premium seating across its entire network after six‑base trial

Emirates begins Airbus A350 operations to London Gatwick

Cuba bars international aircraft refuelling after Trump threats of tariffs on oil suppliers

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