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Singapore Airlines places operations executives into key Air India roles amid record losses and regulatory scrutiny

Singapore Airlines Group has seconded operations executives into key Air India operational roles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as Air India faces record losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny, following leadership and safety oversight issues.

2026-04-26T19:56:06.123696-07:00

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Nepal Airlines’ decrepit Chinese turboprops drain $1.3M/year in operating costs

2026-04-26T20:37:16.787819-07:00

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Garuda Indonesia kicks off 2026 Hajj with damp-leased A330 widebodies and an A330-900N

2026-04-26T18:34:40.086256-07:00

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SWISS A330-300 aborts takeoff in Delhi after apparent engine issue; six injured during evacuation

2026-04-26T13:22:07.234474-07:00

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Nepal Airlines’ decrepit Chinese turboprops drain $1.3M/year in operating costs Nepal Airlines is facing an ongoing financial hit from its “decrepit” Chinese turboprop fleet, with the aircraft costing the carrier about $1.3 million per year, according to the cluster report.

2026-04-26T20:37:16.787819-07:00

Nepal Airlines’ decrepit Chinese turboprops drain $1.3M/year in operating costs

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Singapore Airlines places operations executives into key Air India roles amid record losses and regulatory scrutiny Singapore Airlines Group has seconded operations executives into key Air India operational roles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as Air India faces record losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny, following leadership and safety oversight issues.

2026-04-26T19:56:06.123696-07:00

Singapore Airlines places operations executives into key Air India roles amid record losses and regulatory scrutiny

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Singapore Airlines' execs placed at Air India

2026-04-26T19:56:06.123696-07:00

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Garuda Indonesia kicks off 2026 Hajj with damp-leased A330 widebodies and an A330-900N Garuda Indonesia has commenced its 2026 Hajj operations using a blend of in-house and damp-leased widebodies. The carrier will fly A330-300s operated by Thai AirAsia X, World2Fly (Portugal/Spain) and an A330-900N operated by Lion Air, aligning capacity with the Hajj peak schedule.

2026-04-26T18:34:40.086256-07:00

Garuda Indonesia kicks off 2026 Hajj with damp-leased A330 widebodies and an A330-900N

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Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR on SMBC Aviation Capital lease; 30-strong fleet ramp begins Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg, Germany—the launch operator in Canada for the type. The aircraft is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital and launches a fleet renewal step designed to bridge short-haul narrowbody flying and long-haul widebody capacity gaps, with 30 deliveries expected over the next three years.

2026-04-26T14:22:27.856812-07:00

Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR on SMBC Aviation Capital lease; 30-strong fleet ramp begins

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SWISS A330-300 aborts takeoff in Delhi after apparent engine issue; six injured during evacuation SWISS reports its A330-300 rejected departure on 26 April in New Delhi after an engine problem, stopping on the runway and evacuating 228 passengers and four infants; six people were injured. Separately, regional service context notes Iran has resumed commercial flights from Imam Khomeini International after recent conflict-driven disruptions.

2026-04-26T13:22:07.234474-07:00

SWISS A330-300 aborts takeoff in Delhi after apparent engine issue; six injured during evacuation

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Lufthansa Group ends free carry-on baggage on short-/medium-haul Europe flights via new entry tariff Lufthansa Group will introduce a new short-/medium-haul entry fare that does not include free carry-on baggage, ending the prior complimentary baggage entitlement for those routes. The change signals another shift toward charging for ancillary passenger benefits as the group continues premium-leaning pricing.

2026-04-26T07:21:55.276577-07:00

Lufthansa Group ends free carry-on baggage on short-/medium-haul Europe flights via new entry tariff

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Middle East-driven jet fuel shock triggers fare/baggage hikes and schedule cuts; analysts warn of route cancellations and wideni Rising jet fuel costs tied to renewed Middle East turbulence are pushing airlines to raise prices for seats and bags, trim capacity and profit forecasts, and publicly explore coordination options. Carrier statements and analysts’ warnings point to possible canceled routes as fuel tightens operating margins and share prices fall.

2026-04-26T05:22:03.380278-07:00

Middle East-driven jet fuel shock triggers fare/baggage hikes and schedule cuts; analysts warn of route cancellations and wideni

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Singapore Airlines places operations executives into key Air India roles amid record losses and regulatory scrutiny

Nepal Airlines’ decrepit Chinese turboprops drain $1.3M/year in operating costs

Garuda Indonesia kicks off 2026 Hajj with damp-leased A330 widebodies and an A330-900N

SWISS A330-300 aborts takeoff in Delhi after apparent engine issue; six injured during evacuation

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