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Air Vanuatu is weighing the addition of a second ATR72-600 as it rebuilds its fleet, saying the aircraft would improve reliability across its domestic network. The airline announced the consideration in an Oct. 1, 2026, press release; no purchase decision or timing was reported.
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Air Vanuatu is weighing the addition of a second ATR72-600 as it rebuilds its fleet, saying the aircraft would improve reliability across its domestic network. The airline announced the consideration in an Oct. 1, 2026, press release; no purchase decision or timing was reported.
Guam-based Asia Pacific Airlines has regained cargo traffic rights to Manila, restoring access to a key destination for its Boeing 757-200F operation. The available report provides no further detail on the timing, capacity or terms of the rights.
Philippine Airlines is challenging a $7.1 million U.S. tax bill, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available article summary provides no further detail on the basis of the challenge or its potential financial and operational implications.
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All Nippon Airways has partnered with Quvia, giving the airline access to additional insights into the performance of its inflight internet. The announcement centers on monitoring connectivity, a passenger-facing service whose performance airlines need to understand across their operations.
Aracati, Brazil, has resumed scheduled passenger flights, bringing scheduled commercial air service back to the city. The report does not identify the operating airline, routes, service frequency or restart date, so the scale and network implications of the return remain unspecified.
Evolution Airways, a U.S. operator founded by Jonathan Houdyschell, is expanding its fleet amid surging demand. The available report does not specify the aircraft being added, the scale of the expansion or the markets driving demand.
AAR workforce development vice president Ryan Goertzen and WSU Tech president Sheree Utash discuss approaches to narrowing the U.S. aviation maintenance technician shortfall. Related coverage examines how airlines and MROs can manage seasonal staffing pressure through recruitment and workforce planning.
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Aegean Airlines has appointed deputy CEO and CFO Michalis Kouveliotis to lead the Greek carrier, succeeding Dimitris Gerogiannis, who led the airline for two decades. Gerogiannis will transition to an advisory role overseeing Aegean’s Technical Base.
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