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Lufthansa Group commits $7.7B to 20 additional long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s

Lufthansa Group has ordered 20 long-haul aircraft in a split buy between Airbus and Boeing—10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s. Deliveries are scheduled for 2032–2034, as the carrier extends a widebody renewal plan with a $7.7 billion investment.

2026-05-11T15:07:08.340850-07:00

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China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement

2026-05-11T17:03:41.420917-07:00

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

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LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

2026-05-11T11:08:45.689093-07:00

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China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement China Eastern Airlines’ former chair was held over an alleged bribery case, according to cluster coverage. The development adds to scrutiny of airline leadership conduct and the controls surrounding aircraft and other procurement decisions.

2026-05-11T17:03:41.420917-07:00

China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement

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Lufthansa Group commits $7.7B to 20 additional long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s Lufthansa Group has ordered 20 long-haul aircraft in a split buy between Airbus and Boeing—10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s. Deliveries are scheduled for 2032–2034, as the carrier extends a widebody renewal plan with a $7.7 billion investment.

2026-05-11T15:07:08.340850-07:00

Lufthansa Group commits $7.7B to 20 additional long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s

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Azul Cargo rebrands as Azul Logistica to position its air-freight operations under a new brand Brazilian operator Azul Cargo has rebranded as Azul Logistica, reframing its air-cargo identity under a new logistics brand. The move signals a renewed emphasis on cargo operations as Azul consolidates and builds on its post-restructuring recovery trajectory.

2026-05-11T13:12:47.243074-07:00

Azul Cargo rebrands as Azul Logistica to position its air-freight operations under a new brand

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LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees LATAM Airlines Brasil is reconsidering using Lima as a hub/basing point for its A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) plan, citing high airport fees that change the economics of the intended deployment. The decision signals sensitivity to cost per departure as carriers use long-range narrowbody capacity.

2026-05-11T11:08:45.689093-07:00

LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

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BoA ex-executives arrested over alleged irregularities in Cuba route operations Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) ex-executives have been arrested following allegations tied to irregularities on routes to Cuba. The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of how carriers plan, authorize, or operate specific international services—particularly where route conduct may implicate compliance obligations.

2026-05-11T10:27:56.302483-07:00

BoA ex-executives arrested over alleged irregularities in Cuba route operations

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Fund seeks asset seizure over Aerolíneas nationalisation

2026-05-11T09:51:12.705728-07:00

Fund seeks asset seizure over Aerolíneas nationalisation

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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Plus Ultra drops Colombia routes amid high operating costs, ending services to the market Plus Ultra is axing its Colombia route network, citing high costs that make the operation uneconomic. The decision signals a retreat from the market on cost grounds rather than demand-driven capacity changes.

2026-05-11T08:28:59.779898-07:00

Plus Ultra drops Colombia routes amid high operating costs, ending services to the market

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Lufthansa Group commits $7.7B to 20 additional long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s

China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

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