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Brazil probes potential 'gun-jumping' in Azul–American tie-up

Brazilian regulators have opened a probe into potential 'gun-jumping' by Azul and American Airlines in their tie-up, investigating whether the carriers coordinated activities before obtaining regulatory clearance. The inquiry was reported by ch-aviation and focuses on alleged pre‑closing integration between the parties.

2026-03-10T11:24:17.568293-07:00

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns after mass cancellations, $24M DGCA fine and CCI probe

2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00

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Avianca to add two Airbus A330-900neos as Abra Group brings seven A330-900s in 2026–27

2026-03-09T22:20:36.251678-07:00

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Canadian travel to the U.S. keeps falling

2026-03-10T11:39:50.489233-07:00

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Canadian travel to the U.S. keeps falling February matched January and most of 2025 as U.S. inbound visitor numbers from Canada declined, extending a year‑long downturn in cross‑border travel. The persistent drop underscores weakened international demand into U.S. markets even as domestic travel patterns diverged in 2025.

2026-03-10T11:39:50.489233-07:00

Canadian travel to the U.S. keeps falling

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Brazil probes potential 'gun-jumping' in Azul–American tie-up Brazilian regulators have opened a probe into potential 'gun-jumping' by Azul and American Airlines in their tie-up, investigating whether the carriers coordinated activities before obtaining regulatory clearance. The inquiry was reported by ch-aviation and focuses on alleged pre‑closing integration between the parties.

2026-03-10T11:24:17.568293-07:00

Brazil probes potential 'gun-jumping' in Azul–American tie-up

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Condor to begin Embraer E190 wet-lease in late Q1 2026 German leisure carrier Condor will begin operating an Embraer E190 on a wet-lease (ACMI) basis from late Q1 2026, ch-aviation reports. The airline has not disclosed the lessor, lease duration or routes; the arrangement provides short-term capacity flexibility ahead of the summer schedule.

2026-03-10T09:34:06.972966-07:00

Condor to begin Embraer E190 wet-lease in late Q1 2026

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Enugu Air awarded Air Operator Certificate in Nigeria Enugu Air, a new carrier based in Enugu, Nigeria, has been granted an Air Operator Certificate, clearing the regulatory hurdle to begin commercial flight operations. The approval is a first concrete step toward launching services and could expand domestic connectivity from Enugu state.

2026-03-10T09:18:24.971141-07:00

Enugu Air awarded Air Operator Certificate in Nigeria

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United CEO Scott Kirby Draws Renewed Backlash Over Past Diversity Hiring Policies United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is facing renewed online backlash after political commentators and social influencers resurfaced his past statements and diversity‑hiring policies, with MAGA‑aligned critics framing the issue as evidence of a perceived political shift. The controversy has re‑ignited public scrutiny of Kirby’s leadership.

2026-03-10T07:34:10.444090-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby Draws Renewed Backlash Over Past Diversity Hiring Policies

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Middle East war persists in 2026, threatening regional carriers and creating exposure for Airbus and Boeing The 2026 Middle East war remains unresolved, perpetuating uncertainty that threatens regional carriers and raises commercial and delivery risks for Airbus and Boeing. With no end in sight, airlines face operational disruption while OEMs confront programme and market exposure as the situation evolves.

2026-03-10T07:23:34.757928-07:00

Middle East war persists in 2026, threatening regional carriers and creating exposure for Airbus and Boeing

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Middle East conflict forces airspace closures, disrupts Air India operations and clouds OEM deliveries Air India Group issued an operational update on March 10 as regional airspace closures tied to the widening US–Israel war with Iran force reroutings and schedule changes. Carriers face cancellations, higher fuel burn (oil has topped $100/bbl) and growing uncertainty over Airbus and Boeing orders and deliveries.

2026-03-10T07:23:34.611461-07:00

Middle East conflict forces airspace closures, disrupts Air India operations and clouds OEM deliveries

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns after mass cancellations, $24M DGCA fine and CCI probe Pieter Elbers has stepped down as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect and will be replaced by an interim successor. His abrupt exit follows a high‑profile operational meltdown that triggered thousands of cancellations, a DGCA $24m penalty and a Competition Commission antitrust probe into the carrier's market dominance.

2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns after mass cancellations, $24M DGCA fine and CCI probe

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Brazil probes potential 'gun-jumping' in Azul–American tie-up

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns after mass cancellations, $24M DGCA fine and CCI probe

Avianca to add two Airbus A330-900neos as Abra Group brings seven A330-900s in 2026–27

Canadian travel to the U.S. keeps falling

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