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Luxair flags operating-profit resilience in 2025 while launching Embraer E195-E2–led fleet renewal

Luxair reported stable 2025 performance and said it expects to remain in operating profit this year, despite “clear challenges” tied to fleet transition. The carrier is entering a renewal phase with the arrival of its first Embraer E195-E2, setting constraints on operations as preparations for new aircraft types ramp up.

2026-05-19T00:53:52.799504-07:00

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Iran-war jet-fuel shock: Asia airlines push governments as prices more than double

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines issues RFP for 12 widebody jets

2026-05-18T21:05:21.579544-07:00

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Centrum Air and My Freighter target fleet expansion to 100 jets

2026-05-18T21:53:49.998965-07:00

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India to observe Boeing 787 fuel-control switch-panel tests in Seattle tied to Air India London incident Indian air safety officials will travel to Seattle to monitor Boeing’s 787 fuel-control switch panel testing after an Air India report flagged a possible defect. The officials are focusing on the same component removed from an Air India 787 in February following crew concerns on a London–Bengaluru flight, according to documents seen by Reuters.

2026-05-19T01:14:45.567809-07:00

India to observe Boeing 787 fuel-control switch-panel tests in Seattle tied to Air India London incident

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Cebu Pacific to restart Manila–Dubai from July 2 with four weekly flights after safety checks and Dubai airport coordination Cebu Pacific will resume its Manila (MNL)–Dubai (DXB) service on July 2, operating four weekly departures. The restart follows safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities, enabling the carrier to restore the route after a period of suspension or interruption.

2026-05-19T01:09:11.964580-07:00

Cebu Pacific to restart Manila–Dubai from July 2 with four weekly flights after safety checks and Dubai airport coordination

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Luxair flags operating-profit resilience in 2025 while launching Embraer E195-E2–led fleet renewal Luxair reported stable 2025 performance and said it expects to remain in operating profit this year, despite “clear challenges” tied to fleet transition. The carrier is entering a renewal phase with the arrival of its first Embraer E195-E2, setting constraints on operations as preparations for new aircraft types ramp up.

2026-05-19T00:53:52.799504-07:00

Luxair flags operating-profit resilience in 2025 while launching Embraer E195-E2–led fleet renewal

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Centrum Air and My Freighter target fleet expansion to 100 jets Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air and My Freighter say they are aiming to grow to a combined 100-jet fleet, signaling an aggressive scale-up for their passenger and cargo operations. The move underscores how Central Asian carriers are planning capacity growth through rapid aircraft acquisition and network development.

2026-05-18T21:53:49.998965-07:00

Centrum Air and My Freighter target fleet expansion to 100 jets

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Vietnam Airlines issues RFP for 12 widebody jets Vietnam Airlines has issued a request for proposals for 12 widebody aircraft as it looks to add long-haul capacity. The RFP signals the airline’s next widebody fleet decision cycle, setting up a competitive bidding process with incumbent widebody OEMs for an initial batch of 12 jets.

2026-05-18T21:05:21.579544-07:00

Vietnam Airlines issues RFP for 12 widebody jets

Bloomberg

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Iran-war jet-fuel shock: Asia airlines push governments as prices more than double Jet fuel prices have more than doubled, forcing airlines across Asia to seek government support and emergency measures to avoid financial stress, including scenarios “like US-based Spirit Airlines,” an industry trade body head said. Ticket prices are expected to rise as carriers try to delay fuel-cost pass-through, amid supply strain tied to the Iran war. Malaysia announced flight-ticket discounts and airline relief, while Australia secured additional jet-fuel sourcing via China as the conflict tightens commodity flows.

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

Iran-war jet-fuel shock: Asia airlines push governments as prices more than double

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Hunnu Air expands with Embraer E2 jets and orders Mongolia’s first King Air 360 turboprop Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is continuing a rare “mix-and-match” fleet build: it has added Embraer E2 regional jets, while ordering the country’s first Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop. The carrier’s broader aircraft diversification strategy signals intent to broaden mission profiles alongside its planned long-haul push.

2026-05-18T14:39:15.716035-07:00

Hunnu Air expands with Embraer E2 jets and orders Mongolia’s first King Air 360 turboprop

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US grants operating approvals to Austria’s Amelia Executive and Panama’s Skytropic Austria’s Amelia Executive and Panama’s Skytropic have received US regulatory “nods,” clearing the way for each to pursue authorized operations in the United States. The approvals reflect continued cross-border access for non-US operators and set expectations for their US route/network and commercial activity.

2026-05-18T13:54:15.941638-07:00

US grants operating approvals to Austria’s Amelia Executive and Panama’s Skytropic

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Luxair flags operating-profit resilience in 2025 while launching Embraer E195-E2–led fleet renewal

Iran-war jet-fuel shock: Asia airlines push governments as prices more than double

Vietnam Airlines issues RFP for 12 widebody jets

Centrum Air and My Freighter target fleet expansion to 100 jets

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