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Vietnam to retain airline capital and ownership rules

Vietnam will keep in place its airline capital and ownership requirements, according to the report. The decision preserves the regulatory framework shaping who can invest in and control Vietnamese carriers—setting boundaries for potential funding, partnerships and any future restructuring plans.

2026-06-23T16:27:21.386247-07:00

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AirAsia X falls behind on supplier payments and seeks deferrals on a dozen aircraft after fuel-cost squeeze

2026-06-23T16:25:43.649255-07:00

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MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus

2026-06-23T17:56:27.482038-07:00

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American Airlines expands Airbus A319/A320 interior retrofit with more premium seats, larger storage and Starlink Wi‑Fi—while re

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00

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Airbus and Air Astana discuss joint Kazakhstan MRO offering for third parties Airbus and Air Astana are negotiating a joint maintenance project that would expand sustainment services to third parties, Airbus Europe president Johan Pélissier said. The talks focus on creating a shared MRO capability in Kazakhstan tied to Airbus’s broader maintenance ecosystem.

2026-06-24T00:27:19.658439-07:00

Airbus and Air Astana discuss joint Kazakhstan MRO offering for third parties

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MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus MIAT Mongolian Airlines is signaling ambitions to enter the United States market, while also looking at privatization and a path toward greater local consolidation in Mongolia. The moves point to a broader strategy to reshape MIAT’s ownership structure and competitive position ahead of potential network and capacity expansion.

2026-06-23T17:56:27.482038-07:00

MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus

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Vietnam to retain airline capital and ownership rules Vietnam will keep in place its airline capital and ownership requirements, according to the report. The decision preserves the regulatory framework shaping who can invest in and control Vietnamese carriers—setting boundaries for potential funding, partnerships and any future restructuring plans.

2026-06-23T16:27:21.386247-07:00

Vietnam to retain airline capital and ownership rules

Bloomberg

AirAsia X falls behind on supplier payments and seeks deferrals on a dozen aircraft after fuel-cost squeeze AirAsia X has fallen behind on payments to some suppliers and is asking for deferrals on at least a dozen aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter. The long-haul low-cost carrier’s cash strain is attributed to higher fuel prices, underscoring mounting counterparty and fleet-planning pressure.

2026-06-23T16:25:43.649255-07:00

AirAsia X falls behind on supplier payments and seeks deferrals on a dozen aircraft after fuel-cost squeeze

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t'way Air taps Sono International for KRW110bn ($71.4m) via subordinated perpetual securities t'way Air has approved issuing KRW110 billion ($71.4 million) in subordinated perpetual securities to majority shareholder Sono International through a private placement. The capital injection is designed to strengthen the carrier’s balance sheet while leaving details of use of proceeds unspecified in the report.

2026-06-23T15:07:53.139752-07:00

t'way Air taps Sono International for KRW110bn ($71.4m) via subordinated perpetual securities

Skift

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search” Amadeus travel president Decius Valmorbida tells Skift how the company plans to feed AI agents at scale to address the “infinite search” problem—turning open-ended queries into actionable travel results. The focus is on scalable data and agent enablement rather than point-solution chat.

2026-06-23T13:26:07.785839-07:00

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search”

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American Airlines expands Airbus A319/A320 interior retrofit with more premium seats, larger storage and Starlink Wi‑Fi—while re American Airlines is rolling out a new interior configuration on its legacy Airbus A319 and A320 narrowbodies, adding more premium First Class seating with upgraded finishes, increased overhead bin capacity and Starlink Wi‑Fi. The retrofit also standardizes elevated cabin design elements, while introducing a SpaceFlex galley that affects crew amenities and layout.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00

American Airlines expands Airbus A319/A320 interior retrofit with more premium seats, larger storage and Starlink Wi‑Fi—while re

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Lessor considers lawsuit against TAR México over unpaid lease debt A lessor is weighing legal action against TAR México, citing unpaid debt under lease arrangements. The move highlights how airline liquidity strain is translating into formal enforcement steps in the aircraft leasing sector, with potential implications for aircraft availability and future financing terms.

2026-06-23T09:27:52.418725-07:00

Lessor considers lawsuit against TAR México over unpaid lease debt

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Vietnam to retain airline capital and ownership rules

AirAsia X falls behind on supplier payments and seeks deferrals on a dozen aircraft after fuel-cost squeeze

MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus

American Airlines expands Airbus A319/A320 interior retrofit with more premium seats, larger storage and Starlink Wi‑Fi—while re

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