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EU Court of Justice upholds annulment of Lufthansa’s €6bn pandemic state-aid approval

The EU’s highest court has definitively ruled against Lufthansa in its legal challenge to the European Commission’s approval of Germany’s €6 billion COVID-19 recapitalisation, confirming the state-aid measure breached EU competition rules. The judgment leaves Lufthansa’s appeal rejected, with repayment pressures implicitly strengthened by the ruling.

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

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Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as Alaska Air Group completes integration into shared Sabre passenger service system

2026-04-22T15:23:44.349021-07:00

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Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond

2026-04-23T12:34:54.685235-07:00

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ITA Airways launches Rome Fiumicino–Santo Domingo seasonal route from Nov. 30, 2026 (weekly)

2026-04-22T12:57:29.312696-07:00

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Hainan Airlines adds funding and provides guarantees to support its subsidiaries Hainan Airlines is boosting its group structure by adding capital and issuing guarantees for its subsidiaries, according to a newly reported company action covered in Commercial Aviation News. The move signals continued internal support for downstream operating entities as they support the carrier’s broader growth plans.

2026-04-23T15:25:03.297155-07:00

Hainan Airlines adds funding and provides guarantees to support its subsidiaries

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Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond China’s Air Central (China) secured an exemption from the US Department of Transportation authorizing it to operate both scheduled and non-scheduled freight services. The approval covers cargo flying from China into the United States and further onward, expanding direct airfreight connectivity under a specific US regulatory carve-out.

2026-04-23T12:34:54.685235-07:00

Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond

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EU Court of Justice upholds annulment of Lufthansa’s €6bn pandemic state-aid approval The EU’s highest court has definitively ruled against Lufthansa in its legal challenge to the European Commission’s approval of Germany’s €6 billion COVID-19 recapitalisation, confirming the state-aid measure breached EU competition rules. The judgment leaves Lufthansa’s appeal rejected, with repayment pressures implicitly strengthened by the ruling.

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

EU Court of Justice upholds annulment of Lufthansa’s €6bn pandemic state-aid approval

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Turkish Airlines orders 10 Cessna Skyhawks to expand flight academy pilot training Turkish Airlines has ordered 10 additional Cessna Skyhawk aircraft for its flight academy, aimed at training and supporting the next generation of fleet pilots. The move underscores the carrier’s continued investment in dedicated pilot development capacity.

2026-04-23T08:24:46.735790-07:00

Turkish Airlines orders 10 Cessna Skyhawks to expand flight academy pilot training

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Brazil’s Total Linhas Aéreas cleared for US charter flights Brazilian operator Total Linhas Aéreas has been approved to conduct charter flights to the United States, according to the cluster coverage. The approval signals a step toward expanding Brazil–US connectivity through ad hoc charter capacity rather than scheduled traffic.

2026-04-23T08:06:45.550928-07:00

Brazil’s Total Linhas Aéreas cleared for US charter flights

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Namibia warns domestic airlines of six-month fare cuts, threatens price controls Namibia’s transport minister Veikko Nekundi has given airlines operating in the country six months to reduce domestic airfares or face government regulation. The warning signals potential amendments to existing laws to impose price controls, tightening the risk for carriers’ pricing freedom on domestic routes.

2026-04-23T07:26:20.704004-07:00

Namibia warns domestic airlines of six-month fare cuts, threatens price controls

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British Airways faces backlash as it extends The Club elite status without requalification British Airways is renewing “The Club” tier status for select members who did not requalify, after starting an extension process that drew widespread frequent-flyer outrage. Members report receiving emails confirming status retention without crediting flights over the prior 12 months, while others nearing the next level were left behind.

2026-04-23T05:57:46.079304-07:00

British Airways faces backlash as it extends The Club elite status without requalification

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BARIG expands its cargo network with Nippon Cargo Airlines entry BARIG, the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany, has added Nippon Cargo Airlines as its newest member in the air cargo market segment. The move brings Japan’s dedicated all-cargo carrier—currently linking Tokyo and Frankfurt with two weekly flights—into BARIG’s expanding cargo-focused network.

2026-04-23T02:35:09.752055-07:00

BARIG expands its cargo network with Nippon Cargo Airlines entry

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EU Court of Justice upholds annulment of Lufthansa’s €6bn pandemic state-aid approval

Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as Alaska Air Group completes integration into shared Sabre passenger service system

Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond

ITA Airways launches Rome Fiumicino–Santo Domingo seasonal route from Nov. 30, 2026 (weekly)

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