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AirAsia nears deal to buy about 100 Airbus A220s — its first regional jets

AirAsia (AK), based at Kuala Lumpur International, is reportedly finalising a deal to acquire roughly 100 Airbus A220s — the carrier's first regional jets. The purchase would add a new aircraft type to AirAsia's fleet and expand its short‑haul capacity across its network.

2026-02-01T20:22:36.216118-08:00

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Zhuhai Airlines raises capital to $350m

2026-02-01T18:13:05.967845-08:00

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China Southern Air Holding raises stake in Sinotrans to ~12%

2026-02-01T16:47:38.899201-08:00

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Lufthansa begins A380 cabin retrofit to install new Business Class seats across all eight jets

2026-02-01T13:34:01.072634-08:00

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AirAsia nears deal to buy about 100 Airbus A220s — its first regional jets AirAsia (AK), based at Kuala Lumpur International, is reportedly finalising a deal to acquire roughly 100 Airbus A220s — the carrier's first regional jets. The purchase would add a new aircraft type to AirAsia's fleet and expand its short‑haul capacity across its network.

2026-02-01T20:22:36.216118-08:00

AirAsia nears deal to buy about 100 Airbus A220s — its first regional jets

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Zhuhai Airlines raises capital to $350m Zhuhai Airlines has increased its registered capital to $350 million, the carrier said in a corporate filing. The equity boost materially expands the airline’s financial base at a time of ongoing market activity in China’s domestic and regional aviation sector.

2026-02-01T18:13:05.967845-08:00

Zhuhai Airlines raises capital to $350m

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China Southern Air Holding raises stake in Sinotrans to ~12% China Southern Air Holding increased its stake in logistics firm Sinotrans to roughly 12% on Jan. 22, 2026, the carrier’s parent disclosed. The move modestly raises the airline group's ownership in a major Chinese freight and logistics operator, underscoring closer airline–logistics alignment.

2026-02-01T16:47:38.899201-08:00

China Southern Air Holding raises stake in Sinotrans to ~12%

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Lufthansa begins A380 cabin retrofit to install new Business Class seats across all eight jets Lufthansa has begun a cabin retrofit programme to fit new premium Business Class seats across its entire eight-aircraft Airbus A380 fleet. The work upgrades the carrier’s largest aircraft and standardises premium seating on all A380s, part of broader product refresh efforts.

2026-02-01T13:34:01.072634-08:00

Lufthansa begins A380 cabin retrofit to install new Business Class seats across all eight jets

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Passenger recounts agonizing pain during pressurization failure on United Boeing 737 A United Airlines passenger described agonizing pain and confusion during a cabin pressurization failure aboard a Boeing 737, reporting intense ear and sinus pain and disorientation as cabin pressure changed. The account raises immediate safety and operational questions; the airline and regulators have not yet released full details.

2026-02-01T11:14:16.415353-08:00

Passenger recounts agonizing pain during pressurization failure on United Boeing 737

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American shifts AAdvantage co‑brand cards from Barclays to Citi; account conversions set for April 24, 2026 Citi will become the sole issuer of American Airlines AAdvantage co‑brand credit cards, with Barclays AAdvantage accounts automatically converted to Citi/AAdvantage cards on April 24, 2026. Citi is also surveying a refreshed $150 small‑business AAdvantage card that would award Loyalty Points to authorized users and add a flight‑streak bonus.

2026-02-01T09:17:31.608184-08:00

American shifts AAdvantage co‑brand cards from Barclays to Citi; account conversions set for April 24, 2026

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Qanot Sharq — route network, fleet and strategic update Qanot Sharq issued a consolidated Operator News update detailing recent route network changes, fleet developments and strategic moves—covering aircraft orders and deliveries, new services, and partnerships. The bulletin signals the carrier's broader expansion and fleet renewal strategy in Central Asia as it seeks longer-range market links.

2026-02-01T07:50:46.064892-08:00

Qanot Sharq — route network, fleet and strategic update

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Norse Atlantic Airways appoints new chief executive officer Norse Atlantic Airways has appointed a new chief executive officer, the carrier said in a short notice reported by ch-aviation. The announcement gave no immediate details on the executive’s identity, start date or mandate, and did not include further comment from the airline.

2026-02-01T03:04:07.722735-08:00

Norse Atlantic Airways appoints new chief executive officer

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AirAsia nears deal to buy about 100 Airbus A220s — its first regional jets

Zhuhai Airlines raises capital to $350m

China Southern Air Holding raises stake in Sinotrans to ~12%

Lufthansa begins A380 cabin retrofit to install new Business Class seats across all eight jets

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