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Air Calédonie wins six-month extension to restructuring observation period

A court has extended Air Calédonie’s observation period in its court-supervised restructuring by six months, through mid-April 2027. The reprieve gives the New Caledonian carrier additional time under judicial oversight as it works through its restructuring.

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Air Tahiti receives first all-business-class ATR 72-600

Air Tahiti’s first all-business-class ATR 72-600, registered F-OPFO, arrived in Papeete on Oct. 19, 2026, after a six-day ferry flight from Toulouse Francazal. The aircraft brings a 26-seat configuration to the carrier’s regional turboprop fleet.

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Malaysia has not agreed to fund AirAsia Group, Anwar tells Parliament

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Malaysia’s Parliament on Oct. 19, 2026, that the government had not agreed to provide funding to AirAsia Group. His statement confirms that no government funding commitment had been made as of that date, leaving the question of state support unresolved.

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United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares

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United posts record revenue but cuts profit outlook as fuel costs squeeze margins

United reported $17.88 billion in third-quarter revenue, but adjusted earnings per share missed estimates and adjusted pretax profit fell nearly 9%. The carrier forecast fourth-quarter profit well below Wall Street expectations as fuel costs climbed, even as strong demand and higher fares supported revenue growth; its food spending per passenger is up 80% since 2019.

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United Airlines profit outlook well below estimates, hit by fuel costs

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United Airlines sees fourth-quarter profit below expectations as fuel costs erode gains from strong demand

United forecast fourth-quarter earnings below Wall Street estimates even as it expects record revenue, with soaring jet fuel prices offsetting resilient travel demand and higher fares. The outlook follows a third quarter in which record revenue and increased capacity were not enough to prevent fuel costs from weighing on earnings per share.

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WestJet bonds hit post-issuance low as fuel costs and trade tensions weigh on outlook

WestJet’s bonds fell to their lowest level since issuance in June, reflecting a dimmer earnings outlook as fuel costs spike and trade tensions rise. The market move signals mounting pressure on Canada’s second-largest carrier, though the available report provides no bond pricing or revised earnings estimate.