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LYGG (Finland) to launch scheduled charter service from Den Helder to North Sea oil & gas hubs

LYGG (Finland) says it will become the first operator to offer scheduled charter flights from Den Helder Airport in the northern Netherlands, targeting connectivity to North Sea oil and gas hubs. The carrier plans a gradual network expansion as it builds service links for energy-industry travel needs.

2026-05-22T03:23:58.449317-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

2026-05-22T02:39:40.912743-07:00

Skift

Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth

2026-05-22T02:12:58.278695-07:00

Bloomberg

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise

2026-05-22T01:10:56.221893-07:00

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Bloomberg

Qatar Airways skips bonuses for ~60,000 staff after Iran-war flight cancellations; profit remains pressured despite still-strong Qatar Airways QCSC says it will not hand out bonuses to nearly 60,000 employees this year, blaming Iran-war-driven disruption that forced the carrier to cancel tens of thousands of flights and forfeit billions in revenue. The move follows reported FY2025/26 profit of US$1.94 billion as regional disruption persists.

2026-05-22T04:25:35.513829-07:00

Qatar Airways skips bonuses for ~60,000 staff after Iran-war flight cancellations; profit remains pressured despite still-strong

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LYGG (Finland) to launch scheduled charter service from Den Helder to North Sea oil & gas hubs LYGG (Finland) says it will become the first operator to offer scheduled charter flights from Den Helder Airport in the northern Netherlands, targeting connectivity to North Sea oil and gas hubs. The carrier plans a gradual network expansion as it builds service links for energy-industry travel needs.

2026-05-22T03:23:58.449317-07:00

LYGG (Finland) to launch scheduled charter service from Den Helder to North Sea oil & gas hubs

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations British Airways’ rollout of free ultra-fast Starlink Wi‑Fi across its fleet has stalled, with only five aircraft equipped. The delay is linked to continuing fleet reliability problems, which are driving last-minute cancellations amid constrained aircraft availability.

2026-05-22T02:39:40.912743-07:00

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

Skift

Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth Condor CEO Peter Gerber tells Skift the airline rebuilt itself after Lufthansa cut ties and now is focused on what comes next—particularly its North Atlantic strategy. The discussion also frames how Condor is managing capacity and positioning as it transitions away from prior Lufthansa-linked support.

2026-05-22T02:12:58.278695-07:00

Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth

Bloomberg

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise Finnair board chair Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae said intensifying global volatility and geopolitical risks should be “baked into strategy,” arguing that the “worst case” must become the base case. Her remarks align with ongoing focus on resilience and operational stability as the airline positions for next-stage growth.

2026-05-22T01:10:56.221893-07:00

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise

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Azimuth plans fleet expansion with 31 Sukhoi Superjet 100s as it tracks MC-21 program progress Russia’s Azimuth is reported to be considering a further 31-aircraft intake of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SJ-100) while keeping the Yakovlev MC-21 in view for future fleet strategy. The move ties commercial capacity planning to the pace of Russian narrowbody certification and delivery readiness.

2026-05-22T01:10:01.998590-07:00

Azimuth plans fleet expansion with 31 Sukhoi Superjet 100s as it tracks MC-21 program progress

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Air Astana seeks Kazakh state aid to launch US flights with Boeing 787-8 Air Astana is asking Kazakhstan for state support to enable new US operations, leveraging its Boeing 787-8 long-haul aircraft. The request underscores the airline’s dependence on government backing to underwrite route risk as it expands internationally.

2026-05-21T23:44:30.055644-07:00

Air Astana seeks Kazakh state aid to launch US flights with Boeing 787-8

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China’s JoyAir moves into pre-restructuring as airline distress escalates China’s JoyAir has entered a pre-restructuring process, signaling a formal step in financial and operational restructuring. The move adds to a growing pattern of pressure on parts of China’s airline market, where profitability and cash resilience remain uneven.

2026-05-21T22:24:26.163010-07:00

China’s JoyAir moves into pre-restructuring as airline distress escalates

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LYGG (Finland) to launch scheduled charter service from Den Helder to North Sea oil & gas hubs

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise

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