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China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies in $9.35bn deal to expand international capacity

China Eastern Airlines plans to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets at a catalogue price of about $9.35 billion (around $9.4bn reported), positioning the carrier for further widebody growth. The order is framed as part of an international network expansion strategy.

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

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Gulf Air signals revised Boeing 787-9 (B787-9) delivery timeline; new fleet/network strategy expected

2026-06-26T02:41:12.573738-07:00

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SpiceJet receives first $16mn from state crisis fund amid liquidity squeeze

2026-06-26T02:00:41.511378-07:00

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Akasa Air considers an IPO in 3–4 years as it scales capacity

2026-06-26T01:07:49.697579-07:00

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China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies in $9.35bn deal to expand international capacity China Eastern Airlines plans to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets at a catalogue price of about $9.35 billion (around $9.4bn reported), positioning the carrier for further widebody growth. The order is framed as part of an international network expansion strategy.

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies in $9.35bn deal to expand international capacity

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Gulf Air signals revised Boeing 787-9 (B787-9) delivery timeline; new fleet/network strategy expected Gulf Air is hinting at a new Boeing 787-9 delivery timeline and a broader strategy update. The development points to changes in the carrier’s planned long-haul widebody entry/expansion schedule, with potential knock-on effects for fleet planning, route commitments, and aircraft availability assumptions.

2026-06-26T02:41:12.573738-07:00

Gulf Air signals revised Boeing 787-9 (B787-9) delivery timeline; new fleet/network strategy expected

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SpiceJet receives first $16mn from state crisis fund amid liquidity squeeze India’s SpiceJet has received the first $16 million from a state-backed crisis fund, as the carrier continues working to stabilize cashflow. The initial disbursement is part of a broader effort to restore liquidity and support near-term operations.

2026-06-26T02:00:41.511378-07:00

SpiceJet receives first $16mn from state crisis fund amid liquidity squeeze

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Akasa Air considers an IPO in 3–4 years as it scales capacity Akasa Air is weighing a potential IPO in roughly three to four years amid continued network and capacity expansion. The move signals how the airline is funding growth while navigating competitive pressure in India, including disruption-linked constraints affecting other carriers.

2026-06-26T01:07:49.697579-07:00

Akasa Air considers an IPO in 3–4 years as it scales capacity

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Vietnam Airlines plans divestment of Pacific Airlines, signaling a restructuring of its domestic affiliate Vietnam Airlines is planning to divest Pacific Airlines, a move that would reshape its domestic market footprint and clarify how management intends to pursue network and fleet priorities. The decision sits alongside ongoing Vietnam Airlines financing and network planning developments reported elsewhere.

2026-06-25T23:40:50.040055-07:00

Vietnam Airlines plans divestment of Pacific Airlines, signaling a restructuring of its domestic affiliate

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Star Alliance chief urges Heathrow to keep member airlines co-located at Terminal 2, arguing expansion must stay “affordable” Star Alliance’s leadership is calling on London Heathrow to maintain co-location of its network around Terminal 2—where member airlines have operated since 2014—and to ensure any airport growth plans remain “affordable.” The alliance framed the issue around sustaining seamless global connectivity via its 14 member airlines in Seoul.

2026-06-25T22:57:30.469499-07:00

Star Alliance chief urges Heathrow to keep member airlines co-located at Terminal 2, arguing expansion must stay “affordable”

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Air New Zealand closes $400mn revolving credit facility Air New Zealand has closed a $400 million revolving facility to bolster liquidity. The move comes as the airline navigates a cost and demand environment shaped by volatile jet-fuel prices and operational/capacity choices flagged for FY2026.

2026-06-25T17:56:03.449243-07:00

Air New Zealand closes $400mn revolving credit facility

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Court rejects Aeroméxico cargo storage concession extension A court has rejected Aeroméxico’s bid to extend a cargo storage concession, closing out an effort to maintain the existing arrangement. The decision turns on the concession’s renewal terms and signals tighter judicial scrutiny of aviation-related commercial concessions.

2026-06-25T15:48:01.533618-07:00

Court rejects Aeroméxico cargo storage concession extension

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China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies in $9.35bn deal to expand international capacity

Gulf Air signals revised Boeing 787-9 (B787-9) delivery timeline; new fleet/network strategy expected

SpiceJet receives first $16mn from state crisis fund amid liquidity squeeze

Akasa Air considers an IPO in 3–4 years as it scales capacity

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