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Azur Air trims fleet to comply with AOC review after regulator scrutiny

Russia’s Azur Air has reduced its fleet to meet requirements tied to an operating certificate (AOC) review. The move underscores the operational leverage regulators have through certification oversight, following earlier reported permitting restrictions tied to inspections and technical findings.

2026-06-04T21:26:59.584997-07:00

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Missing certificates stall PIA handover to consortium

2026-06-04T19:56:37.869478-07:00

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Korean Air seeks up to $264M to cover debt and lease payments

2026-06-04T17:44:31.152938-07:00

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

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Azur Air trims fleet to comply with AOC review after regulator scrutiny Russia’s Azur Air has reduced its fleet to meet requirements tied to an operating certificate (AOC) review. The move underscores the operational leverage regulators have through certification oversight, following earlier reported permitting restrictions tied to inspections and technical findings.

2026-06-04T21:26:59.584997-07:00

Azur Air trims fleet to comply with AOC review after regulator scrutiny

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Missing certificates stall PIA handover to consortium Pakistan International Airlines’ planned handover to a consortium has been delayed by missing certificates, according to ch-aviation reporting. The documentation gaps are preventing the transaction from moving forward on schedule, extending uncertainty around the carrier’s transfer and next phase of ownership.

2026-06-04T19:56:37.869478-07:00

Missing certificates stall PIA handover to consortium

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Korean Air seeks up to $264M to cover debt and lease payments Korean Air is preparing to raise as much as $264 million to meet upcoming debt and lease-payment obligations. The move underscores the carrier’s focus on maintaining liquidity while continuing to fund its fleet commitments.

2026-06-04T17:44:31.152938-07:00

Korean Air seeks up to $264M to cover debt and lease payments

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RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service Rural Aviation Association President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black testified at the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on connecting rural America to the National Airspace System. She urged Congress to strengthen rural air service, framing it as vital connectivity infrastructure for underserved communities.

2026-06-04T13:56:07.070522-07:00

RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

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Flybondi reduced to one active aircraft as CEO exits Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi is down to a single active aircraft, according to the report, as the company also sees an executive change with the CEO’s departure. The combination signals heightened operational and leadership instability that could affect scheduling, capacity and reliability.

2026-06-04T12:45:40.687055-07:00

Flybondi reduced to one active aircraft as CEO exits

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly Boeing is considering increasing 737-family output to levels close to (or beyond) its publicly disclosed peak of 63 jets per month, a step that would pressure the company’s shared supply chain and test airlines’ ability to absorb record delivery volumes.

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point Qantas is reportedly in talks with aircraft makers about a possible order for around 20 wide-body aircraft, with options including either Airbus or Boeing widebodies, according to industry sources. The discussions point to a near-term procurement decision shaping Qantas’ long-haul capacity and aircraft mix.

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

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Azul seeks to block Brazilian banks’ Chapter 11 debt claims in latest legal fight Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras is moving to block Brazilian banks’ Chapter 11-related debt claims, extending the airline’s ongoing process to narrow creditor recoveries. The action comes after Azul completed a Chapter 11 reorganization that reduced its debt and lease burden.

2026-06-04T10:41:40.361669-07:00

Azul seeks to block Brazilian banks’ Chapter 11 debt claims in latest legal fight

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Azur Air trims fleet to comply with AOC review after regulator scrutiny

Missing certificates stall PIA handover to consortium

Korean Air seeks up to $264M to cover debt and lease payments

Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

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