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Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

China’s Colorful Guizhou is reportedly pursuing five COMAC C909 regional jets while selling two Embraer E190 aircraft. The mix signals a targeted fleet refresh toward China’s C909—paired with divestment of existing E190 capacity.

2026-06-09T16:56:23.685466-07:00

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American Airlines and Google sign record SAFc agreement for 35M gallons over three years at Chicago O’Hare

2026-06-09T07:14:32.798017-07:00

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Emirates expects first Boeing 777X delivery by June next year amid unresolved Rolls-Royce engine fix

2026-06-09T13:19:01.118842-07:00

Skift

Cathay Pacific holds full capacity as Middle East-linked jet-fuel shock squeezes airline earnings and prompts fare/capacity chan

2026-06-09T14:57:51.961158-07:00

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Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s China’s Colorful Guizhou is reportedly pursuing five COMAC C909 regional jets while selling two Embraer E190 aircraft. The mix signals a targeted fleet refresh toward China’s C909—paired with divestment of existing E190 capacity.

2026-06-09T16:56:23.685466-07:00

Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

Skift

Cathay Pacific holds full capacity as Middle East-linked jet-fuel shock squeezes airline earnings and prompts fare/capacity chan Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam says the airline is maintaining full capacity through a summer demand surge despite a fuel-price shock tied to Middle East conflict. In parallel, industry coverage points to rising costs forcing airlines worldwide to raise fares, cut flights and revise growth plans as profit expectations deteriorate.

2026-06-09T14:57:51.961158-07:00

Cathay Pacific holds full capacity as Middle East-linked jet-fuel shock squeezes airline earnings and prompts fare/capacity chan

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JetBlue CEO says carrier will pursue “organic plan” but leaves door open to M&A JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said the airline is focused on an “organic plan” for growth and would not pursue deals now, while adding “never say never” to merger-and-acquisition opportunities if they align with shareholder interests.

2026-06-09T14:11:32.898694-07:00

JetBlue CEO says carrier will pursue “organic plan” but leaves door open to M&A

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Mexicana misses US approval deadline ahead of FIFA World Cup, disrupting planned tournament-related service Mexicana was unable to secure US approval in time for the FIFA World Cup, leaving the carrier without the expected ability to launch or operate US-linked tournament services. The miss underscores how quickly regulatory timelines can collide with short, event-driven demand windows.

2026-06-09T13:26:43.555218-07:00

Mexicana misses US approval deadline ahead of FIFA World Cup, disrupting planned tournament-related service

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Emirates expects first Boeing 777X delivery by June next year amid unresolved Rolls-Royce engine fix Emirates’ president says the airline still expects to receive its long-delayed first Boeing 777X by June next year, but has not seen progress on Rolls-Royce engine improvements needed to support the program. Emirates has not ruled out ordering Airbus A350-1000—highlighting an ongoing engine-driven order-risk calculus.

2026-06-09T13:19:01.118842-07:00

Emirates expects first Boeing 777X delivery by June next year amid unresolved Rolls-Royce engine fix

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Abra targets 3Q26 close for planned acquisition of SKY Abra says it is aiming to complete its acquisition of SKY in 3Q26. The announcement keeps market attention on Abra’s ability to execute the transaction timeline while building out its broader airline and connectivity footprint.

2026-06-09T12:42:30.751142-07:00

Abra targets 3Q26 close for planned acquisition of SKY

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Air Canada–Abra Group MoU sets pathway to long-term pan-Americas partnership, codeshare expansion and cargo cooperation Air Canada and Abra Group—owner of avianca, GOL, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos—have signed an MoU for a broad, long-term strategic partnership. The framework is intended to lead to a joint business agreement, with revenue sharing, expanded codeshare, and enhanced cargo services connecting Canada, Latin America and beyond.

2026-06-09T09:42:36.760927-07:00

Air Canada–Abra Group MoU sets pathway to long-term pan-Americas partnership, codeshare expansion and cargo cooperation

Bloomberg

EU seeks to extend carbon emission charges to foreign flights, earmarking revenue for clean-energy transition—faces potential ba The EU is pushing to broaden carbon-emissions charges to flights operated by foreign airlines, while directing the resulting revenue to support the bloc’s clean-energy transition. The plan is expected to spark disputes and backlash from airlines and governments concerned about the measure’s scope and cost impact.

2026-06-09T08:14:02.678091-07:00

EU seeks to extend carbon emission charges to foreign flights, earmarking revenue for clean-energy transition—faces potential ba

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Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

American Airlines and Google sign record SAFc agreement for 35M gallons over three years at Chicago O’Hare

Emirates expects first Boeing 777X delivery by June next year amid unresolved Rolls-Royce engine fix

Cathay Pacific holds full capacity as Middle East-linked jet-fuel shock squeezes airline earnings and prompts fare/capacity chan

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