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• Pablo Diaz
Azul adjusted its network after its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft lost GPS reception when powered up on the ground, causing cancellations and delays. Embraer and Honeywell are investigating the issue; resetting the aircraft restores the signal only temporarily.
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Iranian airlines continued operating international flights to China and Thailand, defying a U.S. deadline intended to ground the country’s fleet. Washington’s sanctions target companies that provide services to Iranian carriers, but flights remained active Wednesday.
The European Union is allocating $494 million in sustainable aviation fuel allowances to carriers for 2025. The funding provides direct support for airline SAF adoption while underscoring the growing role of policy mechanisms in meeting Europe’s aviation decarbonization objectives.
India is considering the advantages and risks of allowing airport operators to own airlines, as Adani explores entering the country’s carrier market. The policy debate could shape competition, vertical integration and the future structure of India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector.
Outgoing Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal outlines the carrier’s turnaround plan, including fleet recovery and expansion priorities, while discussing the broader future of African aviation. His departure adds a leadership transition to the airline’s effort to restore operational capability and pursue growth.
Corendon Airlines plans to reduce its fleet and capacity for the summer 2027 season, signaling a more cautious approach to leisure-market growth. The move follows an earlier decision to cut its fleet by nearly one-third amid higher fuel costs and pressure on operating economics.
Aeroflot has signed an agreement with United Aircraft Corp. for 90 additional Yakovlev MC-21-310 narrowbodies, bringing its planned Russian-built fleet to 108 aircraft. Deliveries of the latest batch are scheduled for 2029–2032, reinforcing the program’s role in Russia’s import-substitution strategy amid sanctions.
A trial has opened in Madagascar over five Boeing 777 aircraft that were flown to Iran. The proceedings place the aircraft movements and their connection to Madagascar under legal scrutiny, though the available report provides no further details on the case or the parties involved.
flydubai is preparing to begin direct operations to Nepal, adding a new South Asian market to the Dubai-based carrier’s network. The move expands connectivity between the Gulf and Nepal, although the available report does not specify launch dates, destinations or frequencies.
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