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Air India seeks shareholder funding after wider-than-expected 220bn-rupee ($2.4bn) annual loss

Air India is seeking additional financial support from its shareholders, including Tata and Singapore Airlines, after reporting an annual loss of more than 220 billion rupees (~$2.4 billion), wider than expected. The request signals renewed pressure on liquidity as the carrier absorbs the financial fallout from recent disruptions.

2026-04-15T01:12:48.782747-07:00

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Nordwind fails to meet North Korea subsidy requirement under Russia-to-North Korea commercial aviation arrangements

2026-04-14T17:57:52.872747-07:00

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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

2026-04-14T23:34:57.056368-07:00

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Russia’s iFly to cut 80% of staff as it pivots to ACMI-only operations

2026-04-14T22:55:50.266816-07:00

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Volotea to trial Immfly LEO inflight connectivity in partnership aimed at upgrading onboard Wi-Fi and retail Volotea says it will bring its aircraft fleet online using Immfly as a partner, positioning the trial to improve operational performance and enhance inflight retail offerings. The move extends the airline’s push to modernize onboard connectivity using LEO-based internet services.

2026-04-15T02:59:50.933882-07:00

Volotea to trial Immfly LEO inflight connectivity in partnership aimed at upgrading onboard Wi-Fi and retail

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Air India seeks shareholder funding after wider-than-expected 220bn-rupee ($2.4bn) annual loss Air India is seeking additional financial support from its shareholders, including Tata and Singapore Airlines, after reporting an annual loss of more than 220 billion rupees (~$2.4 billion), wider than expected. The request signals renewed pressure on liquidity as the carrier absorbs the financial fallout from recent disruptions.

2026-04-15T01:12:48.782747-07:00

Air India seeks shareholder funding after wider-than-expected 220bn-rupee ($2.4bn) annual loss

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Belarus’ Rada Airlines to revive ex-Gambia Il-62M Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines plans to restart operations of an Il-62M previously operated by Gambia. The move points to continued fleet re-use of older widebody assets as airlines seek to bring aircraft back into service through operator change and aircraft turnover.

2026-04-15T00:34:53.906046-07:00

Belarus’ Rada Airlines to revive ex-Gambia Il-62M

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Collins Aerospace lands three international airline launch customers for Helix narrowbody main-cabin seats Collins Aerospace says three international airlines have selected its Helix main cabin seat to equip upcoming narrowbody aircraft deliveries. The “launch customer” wins position Helix for near-term fleet entry, expanding Collins’ share of the growing narrowbody cabin-interiors retrofit and new-build seating market.

2026-04-14T23:53:56.497332-07:00

Collins Aerospace lands three international airline launch customers for Helix narrowbody main-cabin seats

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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues Oman’s SalamAir plans to increase capacity by bringing additional Airbus A320s into service while managing ongoing engine-related issues affecting operations. The move is aimed at protecting seat availability and sustaining network capacity despite constraints linked to propulsion system reliability.

2026-04-14T23:34:57.056368-07:00

SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

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Russia’s iFly to cut 80% of staff as it pivots to ACMI-only operations Russia’s iFly plans to reduce its workforce by 80% while restructuring the business around an ACMI-only model. The move signals a sharper focus on wet-lease capacity rather than operating risk, aligning iFly’s role with the broader shift toward aircraft leasing as a core planning tool.

2026-04-14T22:55:50.266816-07:00

Russia’s iFly to cut 80% of staff as it pivots to ACMI-only operations

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Another airline prepares to ground aircraft as travel crisis drives route cuts and staff furloughs The air travel crisis is intensifying: one airline is preparing to ground planes and cut routes while furloughing staff, signaling escalating demand and cost pressure. The move underscores how quickly airline staffing and capacity plans are being forced into short-term contraction mode.

2026-04-14T22:55:50.266816-07:00

Another airline prepares to ground aircraft as travel crisis drives route cuts and staff furloughs

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Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26 Sri Lanka’s WEAIR plans to start Boeing 737 freighter flying in mid‑2Q26, marking a near-term step into dedicated cargo capacity. The move is designed to expand freighter lift from the island nation using the 737’s medium-size payload niche.

2026-04-14T22:14:56.486736-07:00

Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26

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Air India seeks shareholder funding after wider-than-expected 220bn-rupee ($2.4bn) annual loss

Nordwind fails to meet North Korea subsidy requirement under Russia-to-North Korea commercial aviation arrangements

SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

Russia’s iFly to cut 80% of staff as it pivots to ACMI-only operations

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