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Turkish Airlines has finalized a purchase of as many as 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets after negotiations delayed an earlier framework agreement. Separately, Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to add 11 Boeing aircraft, bringing its planned order total to 25 as Dhaka seeks closer trade ties with the United States.
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Iberia will mark its 100th anniversary on June 28, 2027, with a special livery, a central celebration at La Muñoza and an airshow. The Spanish flag carrier also plans to begin refurbishing its long-haul aircraft next year with updated interiors.
Turkish Airlines has finalized a purchase of as many as 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets after negotiations delayed an earlier framework agreement. Separately, Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to add 11 Boeing aircraft, bringing its planned order total to 25 as Dhaka seeks closer trade ties with the United States.
SkyWest’s fleet-renewal choices are constrained, leaving the major regional airline with few satisfactory paths to replace aging aircraft. Its scale gives it influence with airframers, but the limited range of available regional-jet solutions suggests pressure is building for manufacturers and operators alike.
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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says the airline will absorb higher jet-fuel costs, supported by hedging through summer 2026, while predicting rivals will add surcharges and some airlines could fail. Ryanair is also proposing a $1.6 billion investment amid airBaltic’s financial troubles; Qatar Airways is holding fares steady for now.
Iranian carriers are losing access to regional airports as U.S. sanctions increase the risks of handling their operations. Baghdad and Muscat are reportedly set to stop accepting Iranian flights, while Turkey continues to allow them for now, further constraining international options for Iran’s airlines.
Icelandair mechanics briefly stopped work just after midnight on Sept. 23, prompting flight cancellations before returning to duty. The labor disruption has ended, but the episode highlights the operational exposure airlines face when essential technical staff withdraw their services.
France’s Air Corsica has five ATR 72-600s inactive while a probe is underway, according to Commercial Aviation News. The report does not identify the probe’s scope or expected duration, leaving a significant portion of the carrier’s turboprop fleet unavailable.
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Ethiopian Airlines has suspended service to Mekelle, Axum and Shire as Tigray forces reportedly took control of Mekelle airport and clashed with federal troops in the Afar region. The disruption signals a sharp deterioration in northern Ethiopia’s security environment and the apparent breakdown of the Pretoria peace agreement.
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