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Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been indicted on 24 charges over an alleged LKR100 million ($300,000) bribe connected to a historic aircraft deal between SriLankan Airlines and Airbus, local media report. The case lists 59 witnesses; the allegations have not been established in court.
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Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been indicted on 24 charges over an alleged LKR100 million ($300,000) bribe connected to a historic aircraft deal between SriLankan Airlines and Airbus, local media report. The case lists 59 witnesses; the allegations have not been established in court.
Cathay Pacific Airways said it had been affected by a data breach at a major software provider, joining a growing list of airlines worldwide. The available report does not identify the provider, specify what data was exposed or describe the breach’s operational impact.
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ANA Holdings has lifted its full-year revenue forecast while holding its profit guidance unchanged, citing favourable market conditions and solid international passenger and cargo demand. The outlook reflects resilient demand even as higher fuel prices increase costs for the Japanese airline group.
KLM is increasing its A350 service to daily after five weekly rotations, while Philippine Airlines is operating its A350-1000 daily between Manila and San Francisco. PAL says the added premium seats come ahead of the year-end travel peak; KLM’s Montreal and Africa services are still awaited.
Pyramids Airlines is considering adding two Boeing 737-800s, a potential fleet move that would expand the Egyptian carrier’s narrowbody capacity. The available report does not specify timing, aircraft source or intended routes.
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