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Emirates completes first reconfigured two-class Airbus A380 retrofit with upper-deck Premium Economy

Emirates has brought back into service the first of 15 reconfigured two-class Airbus A380s, adding a Premium Economy cabin on the upper deck in a 2-3-2 layout. The retrofit removes 120 economy seats and installs 56 Premium Economy seats plus 18 additional business-class seats, reducing capacity from 615 to 569.

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

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

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

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

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

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Qatar Airways Group reports $1.94B net profit for 2025/26, carries 41.8M passengers despite March geopolitical disruption

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

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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.

Skift

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 reconfigured two-class Airbus A380 retrofit with upper-deck Premium Economy Emirates has brought back into service the first of 15 reconfigured two-class Airbus A380s, adding a Premium Economy cabin on the upper deck in a 2-3-2 layout. The retrofit removes 120 economy seats and installs 56 Premium Economy seats plus 18 additional business-class seats, reducing capacity from 615 to 569.

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

Emirates completes first reconfigured two-class Airbus A380 retrofit with upper-deck Premium Economy

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ATR delivers first ATR 72-600 “HighLine” all-business premium cabin to Berjaya Air Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 configured with ATR’s “HighLine” all-business-class cabin, matching the aircraft’s “All-Business Class” interior concept. ATR says the handover to the Malaysian carrier occurred on May 19, 2026, ahead of additional deliveries in the third quarter.

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

ATR delivers first ATR 72-600 “HighLine” all-business premium cabin to Berjaya Air

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Qatar Airways Group reports $1.94B net profit for 2025/26, carries 41.8M passengers despite March geopolitical disruption Qatar Airways Group posted post-tax profit of QAR7.08 billion ($1.94 billion) for FY2025/26 as passenger traffic, cargo volumes and operations stayed resilient through a final month hit by significant geopolitical events and Qatari airspace closures/restrictions on scheduled flights. Total passenger carriage reached 41.8 million.

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

Qatar Airways Group reports $1.94B net profit for 2025/26, carries 41.8M passengers despite March geopolitical 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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Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation A court ruling says the liquidation process for Turkish carrier Onur Air can begin. The decision brings legal momentum to the airline’s insolvency pathway and sets the stage for next steps affecting creditors, customers, and operational stakeholders tied to the carrier.

2026-05-20T00:45:44.714333-07:00

Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation

Reuters

EU261 passenger compensation reform and rising jet-fuel costs trigger airline backlash as carriers warn of cost pressure into su Europe’s airline lobby group says wars and “red tape” are eroding competitiveness and is urging stronger EU support. While major carriers expect sufficient fuel this summer, smaller regional airlines and airlines are pressing the European Commission to reconsider planned EU passenger-rights reforms (EU261), citing a jet-fuel price spike tied to the Iran conflict and limited room for additional financial burdens.

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

EU261 passenger compensation reform and rising jet-fuel costs trigger airline backlash as carriers warn of cost pressure into su

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Emirates completes first reconfigured two-class Airbus A380 retrofit with upper-deck Premium Economy

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

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

Qatar Airways Group reports $1.94B net profit for 2025/26, carries 41.8M passengers despite March geopolitical disruption

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