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• Graham Dunn
Latvia’s airBaltic plans to reduce its Airbus A220-300 fleet by roughly one-third, concentrating its network around Riga and expanding ACMI flying as it seeks to restore financial health. The carrier is pursuing an initial €225 million interim recapitalisation, with total funding needs reported at up to €325 million.
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Latvia’s airBaltic plans to reduce its Airbus A220-300 fleet by roughly one-third, concentrating its network around Riga and expanding ACMI flying as it seeks to restore financial health. The carrier is pursuing an initial €225 million interim recapitalisation, with total funding needs reported at up to €325 million.
Ryanair is facing group litigation in London’s Commercial Court from 262 former pilots who allege the Irish low-cost carrier denied them statutory employment benefits while they worked as contractors. The case could bring renewed scrutiny to the airline’s use of contractor arrangements and associated employment obligations.
The government is considering adding more Boeing aircraft to MIAT’s fleet, according to Commercial Aviation News. The report points to a potential expansion of Mongolia’s flag carrier, though the available information does not specify the aircraft type, quantity, timing or financing structure.
Ryanair plans to end its operations at Niš Airport in Serbia from early fourth quarter 2026, removing the low-cost carrier from the airport’s network. The move will affect Niš’s airline capacity and require passengers, the airport and regional stakeholders to adjust plans.
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways posted a net profit for the first half of the year, reversing losses tied to Middle East disruption. A stronger second quarter drove the recovery, underscoring the airline’s resilience amid continued regional operating pressures.
Belarusian carrier Belavia has confirmed the purchase of three Boeing 737-800s, validating an earlier report that the same aircraft had been delivered through registration in The Gambia. The acquisition expands Belavia’s narrowbody fleet amid continued restrictions affecting Belarusian aviation.
South Korean airline Jin Air plans to lease 14 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, signaling a fleet expansion through operating leases. The available report does not specify the aircraft models, lessors, delivery schedule or intended network deployment.
South Korea’s t’way Air plans to operate Trinity Airways as a “selective service carrier,” combining elements of traditional full-service and low-cost airline models through route-based differences in onboard and passenger services. The approach would allow the new brand to tailor its product to market demand rather than apply one uniform standard.
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