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• Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines plans to spend more than S$2 billion (US$1.6 billion) on new seating, dining and entertainment across its long-haul fleet, including first-class sofas and what it calls commercial aviation’s largest double bed. The carrier also disclosed its 777-9 configuration and said it does not expect to retrofit its A380s.
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The Istanbul-based carrier said demand-led capacity reallocation from the Americas to Asia helped drive stronger load factors and yields in the third quarter. The account highlights how adjusting regional capacity to match demand can affect airline performance, though no figures were provided.
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is aiming to complete a renewal of its entire fleet by 2030. The report identifies the Airbus A321-200N among the airline’s aircraft but provides no details on the size, timing or financing of the planned fleet changes.
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VietJet plans to pay about $250 million in the coming days to settle a legal dispute over four leased planes, according to people familiar with the matter. The planned payment follows British court orders freezing the airline’s dealings in assets outside Vietnam.
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IndiGo is in early-stage negotiations with Embraer for 100 regional jets, with options for about 50 additional aircraft, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions. The talks build on the airline’s earlier evaluation of regional aircraft to complement its Airbus narrowbody fleet.
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Singapore Airlines plans to spend more than S$2 billion (US$1.6 billion) on new seating, dining and entertainment across its long-haul fleet, including first-class sofas and what it calls commercial aviation’s largest double bed. The carrier also disclosed its 777-9 configuration and said it does not expect to retrofit its A380s.
China Eastern Airlines will extend CNY20 billion ($3 billion) in perpetual debt financing from controlling shareholder China Eastern Air Holding for another three years, the airline said in a Nov. 4 filing. The extension maintains a major source of shareholder-provided funding for the carrier.
Korean Air is scheduled to close its acquisition of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service on Nov. 4, 2026, after securing regulatory approval. The $579 million deal would give the airline full ownership of the catering and duty-free services business.
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