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• Ian Molyneaux
An Etihad Airways A380-800 has arrived in Bangkok, marking the first time the UAE carrier has flown its double-decker flagship to Thailand. The deployment puts the aircraft on a new city pairing for Etihad, extending the A380’s reach in Southeast Asia.
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Aerolíneas Argentinas says it will not seek additional government funding despite rising fuel costs, citing two consecutive years of positive financial results. The stance comes as Argentina’s government continues to pursue privatization of the state-owned carrier.
Flair Airlines has introduced cargo services across its network, using available belly-hold capacity on passenger flights to move goods within Canada and internationally. The move adds freight to the low-cost carrier’s existing passenger operations without requiring dedicated cargo aircraft, according to the report.
An Etihad Airways A380-800 has arrived in Bangkok, marking the first time the UAE carrier has flown its double-decker flagship to Thailand. The deployment puts the aircraft on a new city pairing for Etihad, extending the A380’s reach in Southeast Asia.
Portugal’s Grupo SATA has received six bids for its handling unit, according to the report. The number of offers establishes multiple parties are seeking the business, though the bidders, proposed valuations and next steps were not disclosed.
British Airways has begun its winter 2026 schedule with Colombo and Melbourne among its new long-haul destinations, alongside fleet upgrades and more frequent service in Europe. The changes signal adjustments across the carrier’s long-haul network and capacity deployment for the season.
Canadian operator Nolinor has launched a fleet management offering tied to CAR 705, the regulatory category identified in the announcement. The available report provides no further detail on the service’s scope, intended customers or commercial terms.
Fly Erbil received an air operator’s certificate from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority in Baghdad on Oct. 20, 2026, formally recognizing the former virtual carrier as an Iraqi airline. The certification gives the company a regulatory basis to expand its flight network, it said.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is targeting a mid-fourth-quarter 2026 restart for Congo Airways. The report provides no further details on the plan, including the airline’s fleet, route network or the steps required to resume operations.
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