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STARLUX chairman awarded US$2.1bn dividend as carrier pushes growth from 30-aircraft base

Taiwan's STARLUX has been ordered to pay its chairman a US$2.1bn dividend amid an ongoing legal challenge, even as the carrier positions itself as a growing premium operator. The airline has a 30-aircraft fleet and flies within Asia and to the United States.

2026-02-25T18:55:21.598095-08:00

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Qantas to launch first-ever seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from Dec 2026 as H1 profit strengthens

2026-02-25T14:13:05.773191-08:00

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Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases

2026-02-25T15:56:43.281990-08:00

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FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks

2026-02-25T15:10:39.911138-08:00

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STARLUX chairman awarded US$2.1bn dividend as carrier pushes growth from 30-aircraft base Taiwan's STARLUX has been ordered to pay its chairman a US$2.1bn dividend amid an ongoing legal challenge, even as the carrier positions itself as a growing premium operator. The airline has a 30-aircraft fleet and flies within Asia and to the United States.

2026-02-25T18:55:21.598095-08:00

STARLUX chairman awarded US$2.1bn dividend as carrier pushes growth from 30-aircraft base

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Russian court orders Yakutia Airlines to repay $5.1 million debt A Russian court has ordered Yakutia Airlines to repay $5.1 million in debt, creating an immediate enforceable financial obligation for the carrier. The judgment resolves a creditor claim and requires Yakutia to satisfy the payment under the court’s terms.

2026-02-25T17:33:14.507999-08:00

Russian court orders Yakutia Airlines to repay $5.1 million debt

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Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases An Australian Senate committee report published in February 2026 rebuked Qantas for its plan to close three regional bases in April 2026. The report publicly criticises the airline’s decision and draws attention to the implications for regional connectivity and government oversight.

2026-02-25T15:56:43.281990-08:00

Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases

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FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks The FAA has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 156 US‑registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets within five days. The action follows discovery of cracks in wing panels during routine maintenance checks and mandates short‑term inspections to identify and address fatigue or structural issues.

2026-02-25T15:10:39.911138-08:00

FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks

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South Korean regulator fines T'way Air and Jeju Air about USD 7M for safety breaches South Korea's aviation regulator has issued combined safety fines of roughly USD 7 million to low-cost carriers T'way Air and Jeju Air. The penalties heighten regulatory scrutiny of local carriers and signal tougher enforcement by authorities overseeing airline operations and maintenance.

2026-02-25T14:35:20.961117-08:00

South Korean regulator fines T'way Air and Jeju Air about USD 7M for safety breaches

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Qantas to launch first-ever seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from Dec 2026 as H1 profit strengthens Qantas will operate the first-ever nonstop Australia–Las Vegas link with seasonal Sydney–Las Vegas flights beginning December 2026 during the peak entertainment season. The launch accompanies strong H1 FY26 results — underlying profit of $1.46bn, nine new aircraft delivered including the first A321XLRs, and loyalty upgrades.

2026-02-25T14:13:05.773191-08:00

Qantas to launch first-ever seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from Dec 2026 as H1 profit strengthens

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Air New Zealand launches strategic review after $40m H1 loss as engine maintenance delays, weak demand and rising costs bite Air New Zealand posted a $40m half‑year loss for the six months to December 2025 and has opened a strategic review after severe fleet disruption. Management attributed the wider‑than‑expected result to engine maintenance delays, softer travel demand and higher operating costs.

2026-02-25T13:13:11.512795-08:00

Air New Zealand launches strategic review after $40m H1 loss as engine maintenance delays, weak demand and rising costs bite

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Porter to move Toronto Billy Bishop–Chicago services away from Midway Porter Airlines will discontinue Toronto Billy Bishop City Centre–Chicago Midway flights and replace them with service routed to another Chicago airport, altering connectivity from Toronto City Centre. The change forms part of Porter's network adjustments ahead of its expanded summer schedule.

2026-02-25T10:51:39.390197-08:00

Porter to move Toronto Billy Bishop–Chicago services away from Midway

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STARLUX chairman awarded US$2.1bn dividend as carrier pushes growth from 30-aircraft base

Qantas to launch first-ever seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from Dec 2026 as H1 profit strengthens

Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases

FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks

News Timeline