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Korean Air prices $300 million five-year Eurobond guaranteed by Korea Development Bank

Korean Air has priced a $300 million Eurobond with a five-year maturity, guaranteed by state-owned Korea Development Bank. The issuance adds a defined term of funding to the carrier’s financing activity, while the government bank’s guarantee is a key feature of the bond’s credit structure.

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Vanuatu considers more Twin Otters and ATRs to rebuild Air Vanuatu’s domestic network

The government is weighing additional DHC-6-300 Twin Otters and ATR turboprops for Air Vanuatu as it works to restore domestic operations after the flag carrier’s liquidation in 2024. The proposed aircraft would support a rebuilding effort focused on the island nation’s domestic network.

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South Korea’s Sirius Airlines finds a buyer, but its operating license remains at risk

Sirius Airlines has found a buyer, according to a report, but the South Korean operator’s license remains uncertain. The available article summary provides no details on the prospective buyer, transaction terms or the regulatory issue, leaving the airline’s ownership and operating outlook unresolved.

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Aeroméxico weighs new U.S. routes for early 2027 while holding off on fleet growth

CEO Andrés Conesa says Aeroméxico could announce new U.S. routes next week, with initial flights potentially beginning in early 2027, subject to permits and airport slots. Separately, the airline is not planning fleet growth in 2027 and is studying aircraft block hours.

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Southwest cuts annual profit forecast as fuel costs outweigh higher fares and turnaround gains

Southwest Airlines sharply lowered its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday, saying surging fuel costs outweighed gains from higher airfares and its business overhaul. The move follows similar forecast cuts by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines as elevated fuel prices pressure U.S. carriers, despite revenue growth and third-quarter profit improvement at Southwest.

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US DOT lifts restrictions on Mexican airlines

The US Department of Transportation has lifted restrictions affecting Mexican airlines. The available report does not specify which carriers or measures were involved, or what operational changes will follow, but the decision removes a US-imposed constraint on Mexican operators.

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Icelandair delays Boeing 757 and 767 retirements to early 2027

Icelandair has delayed the planned retirements of its Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft until early 2027. The available report does not specify how many aircraft are affected, the reason for the change or what will replace them, leaving the scale and fleet-planning implications unclear.

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Poland’s LOT trims European network amid fuel costs

LOT is reducing its European route network as fuel costs rise. The available report does not specify which routes are affected or the scale of the cuts.