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India Cabinet backs ECLGS 5.0 with Rs 5,000 crore aviation allocation and up to Rs 1,000 crore guaranteed credit per borrower

India’s Cabinet approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 to help airlines address short-term liquidity stress from global disruptions. The program earmarks Rs 5,000 crore for the aviation sector, with maximum loan support of Rs 1,000 crore per borrower and an additional Rs 500 crore tied to equivalent equity infusion.

2026-05-07T18:54:34.045333-07:00

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Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

2026-05-07T17:32:57.668172-07:00

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KLM flight attendant hospitalized after suspected hantavirus exposure linked to MV Hondius death

2026-05-07T14:51:22.304437-07:00

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Norse Atlantic accelerates Project Falcon cost cuts; targets up to $50M annualized savings via staff and office downsizing

2026-05-07T14:52:43.009209-07:00

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India Cabinet backs ECLGS 5.0 with Rs 5,000 crore aviation allocation and up to Rs 1,000 crore guaranteed credit per borrower India’s Cabinet approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 to help airlines address short-term liquidity stress from global disruptions. The program earmarks Rs 5,000 crore for the aviation sector, with maximum loan support of Rs 1,000 crore per borrower and an additional Rs 500 crore tied to equivalent equity infusion.

2026-05-07T18:54:34.045333-07:00

India Cabinet backs ECLGS 5.0 with Rs 5,000 crore aviation allocation and up to Rs 1,000 crore guaranteed credit per borrower

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Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190 India’s Star Air is set to receive its first Embraer E190, marking the start of a new aircraft-delivery milestone for the carrier. The handover signals a near-term fleet expansion step as Star Air positions the E190 for its regional network plans.

2026-05-07T17:32:57.668172-07:00

Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

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Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification Singapore Airlines has delayed the rollout of new first and business-class cabins on its A350-900 fleet. The first retrofitted long-haul aircraft is now expected to enter service in Q1 2027 instead of Q2 2026, citing industry-wide supply-chain constraints and delayed certification of a new seat.

2026-05-07T15:53:59.892144-07:00

Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification

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Norse Atlantic accelerates Project Falcon cost cuts; targets up to $50M annualized savings via staff and office downsizing Norse Atlantic Airways is speeding up its “Project Falcon” cost reduction program, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions. Management expects annualized savings of up to $50 million, supported by staff cuts and a downsizing of its office footprint as the carrier pushes toward profitability.

2026-05-07T14:52:43.009209-07:00

Norse Atlantic accelerates Project Falcon cost cuts; targets up to $50M annualized savings via staff and office downsizing

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KLM flight attendant hospitalized after suspected hantavirus exposure linked to MV Hondius death A KLM flight attendant was hospitalized in the Netherlands with suspected hantavirus infection after reported contact with a woman who died from hantavirus in late April. The woman’s death followed an apparent MV Hondius-related case, with the individual also reportedly having boarded a KLM Boeing 777 before being prevented from flying.

2026-05-07T14:51:22.304437-07:00

KLM flight attendant hospitalized after suspected hantavirus exposure linked to MV Hondius death

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Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge Sabre says it delivered its strongest quarter in more than two years and is taking a direct aim at Amadeus, alleging monopolistic practices that block competitive offerings in airline technology. The dispute centers on whether Amadeus’s conduct restricts rivals’ ability to compete.

2026-05-07T14:31:29.880795-07:00

Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge

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Boeing begins first production 777-9 test flight for Lufthansa as 777X delays prompt Lufthansa’s long-haul “plan B” Boeing has flown the first test flight of a production Boeing 777-9 configured for Lufthansa, a key step for the long-delayed 777X program. At the same time, Lufthansa is refining contingencies to protect long-haul capacity through 2027 while extending the life of older widebodies if needed.

2026-05-07T13:09:11.547811-07:00

Boeing begins first production 777-9 test flight for Lufthansa as 777X delays prompt Lufthansa’s long-haul “plan B”

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Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights Air Algérie will launch twice-weekly direct service between Manchester Airport and Algiers starting this summer, establishing the first non-stop link between the two cities. The new route adds a fresh connectivity option for Algerian traffic and strengthens Air Algérie’s Europe-facing network.

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

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India Cabinet backs ECLGS 5.0 with Rs 5,000 crore aviation allocation and up to Rs 1,000 crore guaranteed credit per borrower

Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

KLM flight attendant hospitalized after suspected hantavirus exposure linked to MV Hondius death

Norse Atlantic accelerates Project Falcon cost cuts; targets up to $50M annualized savings via staff and office downsizing

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