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• David Kaminski-Morrow
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways posted a net profit for the first half of the year, reversing losses tied to Middle East disruption. A stronger second quarter drove the recovery, underscoring the airline’s resilience amid continued regional operating pressures.
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Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways posted a net profit for the first half of the year, reversing losses tied to Middle East disruption. A stronger second quarter drove the recovery, underscoring the airline’s resilience amid continued regional operating pressures.
Belarusian carrier Belavia has confirmed the purchase of three Boeing 737-800s, validating an earlier report that the same aircraft had been delivered through registration in The Gambia. The acquisition expands Belavia’s narrowbody fleet amid continued restrictions affecting Belarusian aviation.
South Korean airline Jin Air plans to lease 14 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, signaling a fleet expansion through operating leases. The available report does not specify the aircraft models, lessors, delivery schedule or intended network deployment.
South Korea’s t’way Air plans to operate Trinity Airways as a “selective service carrier,” combining elements of traditional full-service and low-cost airline models through route-based differences in onboard and passenger services. The approach would allow the new brand to tailor its product to market demand rather than apply one uniform standard.
Israeli leisure carrier Israir has received approval from Israel’s civil aviation regulator to launch services to North America, a key step toward its planned New York operation with Airbus A330s. The airline still requires clearance from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration before flights can begin.
American Airlines is reducing staffing for September while simultaneously searching for a widebody solution. Boeing’s rejected 777-9 aircraft could offer a potential fit, linking American’s near-term capacity and workforce decisions to the disposition of aircraft tied to the 777X program.
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Aerocivil restricted or suspended operations at seven airports after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, citing inspections of airside, structural and navigation infrastructure. Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, Buenaventura and Cali were affected, while Popayán separately closed because of volcanic ash; Clic, Wingo and JetSMART offered passenger remedies.
American Airlines operated a commercial passenger flight using electro sustainable aviation fuel after receiving what it described as the first delivery of non-biobased SAF to a U.S. commercial airport. The milestone demonstrates progress toward expanding synthetic fuel use within the commercial aviation supply chain.
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