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Scotland’s EcoJet enters voluntary liquidation after failing to raise €320m for planned electric airline

EcoJet Airlines, a Scotland-based startup founded by Dale Vince to launch battery-electric passenger services, has entered voluntary liquidation after failing to raise €320 million in funding. The collapse halts plans for a zero-emission regional carrier before any commercial flights began.

2026-03-08T21:18:53.950166-07:00

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Air Astana hit by fresh Boeing 787 delivery delays

2026-03-08T20:01:09.006416-07:00

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Air China’s $2.9bn A‑share offering clears exchange, targets mid‑Q1 2026

2026-03-08T17:58:22.062386-07:00

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IndiGo route network update: schedule, fleet and partnership developments

2026-03-08T15:29:10.301415-07:00

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Kyrgyz carrier KAP.KG hit with $1.2M employee lawsuit as staff call for nationalisation Employees of Kyrgyz carrier KAP.KG have filed a US$1.2 million lawsuit against the airline and are pressing for its nationalisation, according to reporting. The legal action and demands for state takeover underscore acute labour and governance tensions at the small regional operator.

2026-03-08T21:18:56.449972-07:00

Kyrgyz carrier KAP.KG hit with $1.2M employee lawsuit as staff call for nationalisation

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Scotland’s EcoJet enters voluntary liquidation after failing to raise €320m for planned electric airline EcoJet Airlines, a Scotland-based startup founded by Dale Vince to launch battery-electric passenger services, has entered voluntary liquidation after failing to raise €320 million in funding. The collapse halts plans for a zero-emission regional carrier before any commercial flights began.

2026-03-08T21:18:53.950166-07:00

Scotland’s EcoJet enters voluntary liquidation after failing to raise €320m for planned electric airline

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Air Astana hit by fresh Boeing 787 delivery delays Air Astana has been hit by fresh delays to scheduled Boeing 787 deliveries, a setback for the Kazakh carrier's planned long‑haul fleet expansion. The timing of the revised handovers was not detailed in the initial notice, renewing uncertainty over when its Dreamliners will enter service.

2026-03-08T20:01:09.006416-07:00

Air Astana hit by fresh Boeing 787 delivery delays

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Air China’s $2.9bn A‑share offering clears exchange, targets mid‑Q1 2026 Air China's proposed A‑share offering of $2.9bn has cleared the stock exchange's review and is targeting pricing and issuance in mid‑Q1 2026. The clearance advances the carrier's planned domestic equity placement, moving it closer to execution. Further deal details, including pricing and final calendar, remain to be announced.

2026-03-08T17:58:22.062386-07:00

Air China’s $2.9bn A‑share offering clears exchange, targets mid‑Q1 2026

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IndiGo route network update: schedule, fleet and partnership developments This Operator News route-network update aggregates IndiGo's latest schedule changes, market entries and suspensions, strategic fleet developments and aircraft order activity, plus partnerships, start‑ups and M&A. It highlights immediate impacts on capacity, international connectivity and aircraft allocation decisions for seasonal and long‑haul planning.

2026-03-08T15:29:10.301415-07:00

IndiGo route network update: schedule, fleet and partnership developments

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Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway Belgian investigators' preliminary report suggests cabin baggage — specifically unsecured or improperly stowed items — may have played a role in an SAS Airbus A320 nearly commencing a takeoff roll from a taxiway at Brussels Airport. The finding highlights cabin stowage as a potential operational and human-factor safety issue.

2026-03-08T11:58:10.989188-07:00

Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway

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Unsanctioned ATC walkout forces dozens of flights to return to Toronto An unsanctioned walkout by air traffic controllers forced dozens of inbound flights to turn back to Toronto, triggering cancellations and widespread delays across the network. Airlines and airports implemented last-minute reroutes and passenger disruptions as controllers staged the action.

2026-03-08T07:28:55.651521-07:00

Unsanctioned ATC walkout forces dozens of flights to return to Toronto

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Turkish aviation — data‑backed insights and analysis A data‑driven briefing on Türkiye's aviation sector, combining operational metrics and trend analysis to map carrier performance, fleet growth, network shifts, airport and cargo infrastructure developments, and aftermarket activity. It highlights capacity dynamics and delivery‑slot pressures that will influence carriers, lessors and suppliers over the coming year.

2026-03-08T06:57:57.401005-07:00

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Scotland’s EcoJet enters voluntary liquidation after failing to raise €320m for planned electric airline

Air Astana hit by fresh Boeing 787 delivery delays

Air China’s $2.9bn A‑share offering clears exchange, targets mid‑Q1 2026

IndiGo route network update: schedule, fleet and partnership developments

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