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Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

Portugal is investigating David Neeleman regarding his 2015 takeover of TAP Air Portugal, adding legal and governance scrutiny to a privatization moment that has already attracted major European airline groups. The probe raises the stakes for any transaction diligence around TAP’s ownership history.

2026-05-20T06:24:30.409777-07:00

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Berjaya Air becomes launch operator for ATR HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600

2026-05-20T02:09:39.031988-07:00

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Emirates completes first retrofit of high-density two-class A380 with Upper-Deck premium economy (2-3-2)

2026-05-20T03:24:11.490593-07:00

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Qatar Airways Group posts ~QAR7.08bn ($1.94bn) FY26 profit despite Qatari airspace closure amid Middle East disruption

2026-05-20T02:05:37.426710-07:00

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Cabo Verde Airlines wet leases Boeing 737-8 to cover maintenance Cabo Verde Airlines has wet leased a Boeing 737-8 as maintenance cover, using short-term aircraft supply to protect schedule reliability while its aircraft are out of service. The arrangement highlights how carriers use wet lease capacity to manage operational risk during fleet availability constraints.

2026-05-20T08:39:48.789830-07:00

Cabo Verde Airlines wet leases Boeing 737-8 to cover maintenance

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Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover Portugal is investigating David Neeleman regarding his 2015 takeover of TAP Air Portugal, adding legal and governance scrutiny to a privatization moment that has already attracted major European airline groups. The probe raises the stakes for any transaction diligence around TAP’s ownership history.

2026-05-20T06:24:30.409777-07:00

Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

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Capital A emerges from six-year restructuring, opens route to dual listing in Hong Kong and the U.S. Capital A says it has completed a six-year restructuring and is now positioning for an “ambitious twin-listing” plan spanning Hong Kong and the U.S. The update signals a shift from balance-sheet clean-up toward new capital-market access and broader investor reach.

2026-05-20T04:04:03.873358-07:00

Capital A emerges from six-year restructuring, opens route to dual listing in Hong Kong and the U.S.

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Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing Capital A Berhad says it has closed a six-year restructuring period and is positioning for a twin-track listing strategy in Hong Kong and the U.S. Financially, the group reported a net profit of 25.1 million Malaysian ringgits in the March-ending quarter, reversing its Q1 2025 net loss of 190.4 million ringgits.

2026-05-20T03:54:36.517538-07:00

Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing

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Emirates completes first retrofit of high-density two-class A380 with Upper-Deck premium economy (2-3-2) Emirates has put its first refurbished high-density two-class Airbus A380 back into service, installing a premium economy cabin on the upper deck in a 2-3-2 layout as part of a 15-aircraft reconfiguration programme. The carrier says the change is designed to improve premium-cabin yields while reshaping its flagship’s seating density.

2026-05-20T03:24:11.490593-07:00

Emirates completes first retrofit of high-density two-class A380 with Upper-Deck premium economy (2-3-2)

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Berjaya Air becomes launch operator for ATR HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600 Berjaya Air in Malaysia has taken delivery of the first ATR 72-600 equipped with ATR’s HighLine “All-Business Class” premium cabin concept. The aircraft is configured for 26 leather seats for regional leisure flying, with the airline described as the launch customer for HighLine. ATR says the HighLine milestone has now reached Kuala Lumpur.

2026-05-20T02:09:39.031988-07:00

Berjaya Air becomes launch operator for ATR HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600

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Qatar Airways Group posts ~QAR7.08bn ($1.94bn) FY26 profit despite Qatari airspace closure amid Middle East disruption Qatar Airways Group reported post-tax profit of QAR7.08 billion ($1.94 billion) for FY26 to 31 March 2026, despite lower passenger numbers, cargo volumes and operational disruption tied to the closure of Qatari airspace and restrictions on scheduled flights. The carrier maintained connectivity through more than 160 destinations and continued operating via Hamad International Airport, carrying 2.8m tonnes of cargo.

2026-05-20T02:05:37.426710-07:00

Qatar Airways Group posts ~QAR7.08bn ($1.94bn) FY26 profit despite Qatari airspace closure amid Middle East disruption

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Fly Lili targets Israel-driven demand rebound with ACMI expansion as wet-lease capacity ramps Romania’s Fly Lili is betting on a recovery in Israel by scaling ACMI/wet-lease capacity to support demand for additional flying capacity. The move underscores how ACMI is being used to pursue faster market opportunities rather than relying solely on owned or long-term fleet plans.

2026-05-20T01:45:36.929125-07:00

Fly Lili targets Israel-driven demand rebound with ACMI expansion as wet-lease capacity ramps

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Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

Berjaya Air becomes launch operator for ATR HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600

Emirates completes first retrofit of high-density two-class A380 with Upper-Deck premium economy (2-3-2)

Qatar Airways Group posts ~QAR7.08bn ($1.94bn) FY26 profit despite Qatari airspace closure amid Middle East disruption

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