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SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to

SpiceJet has agreed to lease three Airbus A320ceos to strengthen capacity and operational resilience, with aircraft scheduled to join its fleet in July 2026 (dry-lease cited; damp-lease also reported). Separately, the carrier has returned a Boeing 737 MAX to commercial service to support peak-season demand.

2026-06-08T02:26:34.627075-07:00

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Wizz Air to roll out Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi fleet-wide starting in 2027

2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00

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Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries

2026-06-08T02:56:51.881042-07:00

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Arctic Airlines to become first operator of newly certified Il-114-300 under lease for three aircraft

2026-06-08T01:58:59.609169-07:00

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Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries Shenzhen Airlines is advancing a second-round capital increase, with Air China as a key supporter. The carrier’s backing is tied to delivery of five Airbus A350-900s, reinforcing how widebody aircraft supply is being used to underwrite balance-sheet and fleet plans in China.

2026-06-08T02:56:51.881042-07:00

Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries

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SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to SpiceJet has agreed to lease three Airbus A320ceos to strengthen capacity and operational resilience, with aircraft scheduled to join its fleet in July 2026 (dry-lease cited; damp-lease also reported). Separately, the carrier has returned a Boeing 737 MAX to commercial service to support peak-season demand.

2026-06-08T02:26:34.627075-07:00

SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to

AeroTime

Wizz Air to roll out Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi fleet-wide starting in 2027 Wizz Air says it will become the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to commit to Starlink’s satellite-based in-flight connectivity, with a rollout planned to begin in 2027. The airline positions the upgrade as fast-speed onboard internet for millions of passengers, marking another step in LEO-powered onboard broadband adoption.

2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00

Wizz Air to roll out Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi fleet-wide starting in 2027

FlightGlobal

Arctic Airlines to become first operator of newly certified Il-114-300 under lease for three aircraft Arkhangelsk-based Arctic Airlines is set to become the first operator of the Il-114-300 turboprop, after entering a lease agreement for three aircraft. Deliveries are expected to start before year-end, marking an early production ramp milestone for the newly certified type.

2026-06-08T01:58:59.609169-07:00

Arctic Airlines to become first operator of newly certified Il-114-300 under lease for three aircraft

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Yemenia adjusts Hajj charters amid jet fuel shortage

2026-06-08T00:57:10.710587-07:00

Yemenia adjusts Hajj charters

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India approves $1bn fund to shield airlines from jet-fuel shock India has approved a $1bn fund aimed at protecting airlines from jet-fuel price shocks. The measure comes as carriers face heightened volatility and cost risk that can quickly erode margins, particularly when hedging coverage and fuel supply conditions are uneven.

2026-06-08T00:26:28.347484-07:00

India approves $1bn fund to shield airlines from jet-fuel shock

Airline Weekly

Iberia’s turnaround: from near-failure to Ryanair-like profitability—and the question of durability Once fighting for survival, Iberia has been transformed into a “margin machine,” with a performance profile now likened to Ryanair’s. The cluster examines what drove the carrier’s shift from loss-making legacy operations to sustained profitability, and whether that model can keep holding.

2026-06-07T22:01:25.561007-07:00

Iberia’s turnaround: from near-failure to Ryanair-like profitability—and the question of durability

FlightGlobal

South Korea-China to expand air traffic rights; Xi Jinping jet reported landing in North Korea ahead of summit South Korea and China have agreed to increase air traffic rights between the two countries for the first time in seven years, with implementation expected in the second half of the year as ties and demand improve. Separately, aviation data show a Chinese government jet carrying Xi Jinping’s entourage landed in Pyongyang ahead of his planned summit with Kim Jong Un.

2026-06-07T21:43:34.214875-07:00

South Korea-China to expand air traffic rights; Xi Jinping jet reported landing in North Korea ahead of summit

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SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to

Wizz Air to roll out Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi fleet-wide starting in 2027

Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries

Arctic Airlines to become first operator of newly certified Il-114-300 under lease for three aircraft

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