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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
China’s Spring Airlines plans to issue as much as CNY10 billion ($1.5 billion) in corporate bonds, with maturities of up to five years. The offering remains subject to shareholder approval and registration with the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
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China’s Spring Airlines plans to issue as much as CNY10 billion ($1.5 billion) in corporate bonds, with maturities of up to five years. The offering remains subject to shareholder approval and registration with the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Ryanair lowered its passenger target for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to 214 million from 216 million and plans to keep winter capacity broadly flat as jet fuel prices rise. The airline warned that less-hedged European competitors could struggle to survive the coming winter.
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Embraer has delivered its 2,000th E-Jet, an E195-E2 handed to Brazilian carrier Azul, more than two decades after the family entered service in March 2004. The milestone places the program among the three most successful commercial jet families and underscores its impact on regional aviation.
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South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a flypast by two Airlink Embraer jets over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium, where flight data indicated just 12–14 meters of clearance above the roof. Airlink withdrew its application for another flypast and canceled the planned weekend operation pending the probe.
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to acquire as many as 10 long-haul Boeing freighters, according to industry sources. The potential order would support the carrier’s plans for a new African hub designed to strengthen its cargo network and compete more directly with Gulf carriers.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said airlines could become targets of Washington’s economic campaign against Iran, one day after identifying aircraft leasing companies as a sector under review. The comments raise the prospect of broader sanctions exposure for commercial operators, lessors and counterparties linked to Iran.
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Southwest Airlines has begun construction on its first airport lounges, with initial locations in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville scheduled to open in late 2027. The carrier plans at least 11 lounges through a partnership with Chase, extending its shift from a low-cost domestic model toward fuller-service competition.
Vueling, IAG’s Barcelona-based low-cost carrier, is reportedly postponing the introduction of its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until the first half of 2027. The delay is tied to outstanding certification work for the aircraft’s seats, extending the timeline for fleet and capacity planning.
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