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Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress

Reporting says Sri Lanka’s government is considering a partial sale of cash-strapped SriLankan Airlines. The move would indicate further steps to address the carrier’s funding pressure through ownership restructuring, rather than relying solely on continued state support.

2026-06-14T23:31:49.147033-07:00

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Air New Zealand weighs A320ceo fleet renewal as engine crisis eases

2026-06-14T22:47:01.124940-07:00

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Virgin Australia eyes first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in 4Q2027, with 10 firm orders

2026-06-14T19:48:52.601197-07:00

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Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

2026-06-14T14:17:20.403907-07:00

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Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress Reporting says Sri Lanka’s government is considering a partial sale of cash-strapped SriLankan Airlines. The move would indicate further steps to address the carrier’s funding pressure through ownership restructuring, rather than relying solely on continued state support.

2026-06-14T23:31:49.147033-07:00

Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress

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Air New Zealand weighs A320ceo fleet renewal as engine crisis eases Air New Zealand is exploring renewal options for its Airbus A320ceo fleet as the broader engine crisis moves toward resolution. The shift signals operators’ reassessment of near- to mid-term narrowbody capacity planning and aircraft replacement timing after grounding-driven disruptions.

2026-06-14T22:47:01.124940-07:00

Air New Zealand weighs A320ceo fleet renewal as engine crisis eases

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Virgin Australia eyes first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in 4Q2027, with 10 firm orders Virgin Australia has confirmed it will receive its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 in 4Q2027, positioning the aircraft as “additional capacity and flexibility” across its domestic and short-haul international network. The airline holds 10 firm orders for the MAX 10, with the timeline tied to FAA certification of Boeing’s largest 737.

2026-06-14T19:48:52.601197-07:00

Virgin Australia eyes first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in 4Q2027, with 10 firm orders

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Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns After two years of disruption, Wizz Air says it has recovery momentum, with engine-related groundings easing and more of its previously restricted fleet returning to service. The carrier links improving operational performance to renewed growth acceleration across its network.

2026-06-14T14:17:20.403907-07:00

Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

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Air India Flight 171 crash probe: AAIB misses one-year deadline for cause explanation India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has missed the preferred one-year deadline to explain the cause of the fatal Air India Flight 171 crash. The delay extends uncertainty around the findings’ timeline, following earlier expectations of delayed reporting tied to technical work.

2026-06-14T10:41:23.013442-07:00

Air India Flight 171 crash probe: AAIB misses one-year deadline for cause explanation

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JetBlue doubles down on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with lounge upgrade and push to become an international gateway amid Miami–America JetBlue is investing in Fort Lauderdale with a new airport lounge and positioning the Florida hub as an international gateway, betting it can win share despite heavy competitive pressure around Miami International Airport. The strategy underscores how airlines respond when dominant network carriers control nearby demand pools.

2026-06-14T05:17:11.233916-07:00

JetBlue doubles down on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with lounge upgrade and push to become an international gateway amid Miami–America

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Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight Riyadh Air has completed its first domestic commercial route, flying Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh to Jeddah in another early step toward full commercial launch. The milestone reinforces the startup carrier’s Vision 2030 ambition as it moves from readiness activity toward expanding its network.

2026-06-14T02:30:56.077027-07:00

Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight

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American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier has issued a request for proposals to Airbus and Boeing for its next widebody fleet investment, aimed at replacing 47 ageing Boeing 777-200ERs. The decision is set against broader premium long-haul strategy and the timing of next-gen aircraft availability.

2026-06-13T06:21:05.484186-07:00

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

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Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress

Air New Zealand weighs A320ceo fleet renewal as engine crisis eases

Virgin Australia eyes first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in 4Q2027, with 10 firm orders

Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

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