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China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity

China Southern plans to inject $665 million into its regional affiliate, Chongqing Airlines, supporting balance-sheet strength and capacity planning. The move signals continued investment in China’s network build-out and aligns with the carrier’s broader push to stabilize performance after a mixed recovery across the country’s “big three.”

2026-06-02T20:56:11.442154-07:00

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Frontier flight diverts to Miami after passenger allegedly tries to open emergency exit door and access cockpit mid-flight

2026-06-02T18:10:49.176884-07:00

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Thai Airways urged to expand domestic services

2026-06-02T19:26:16.107522-07:00

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Belgian ATC strike (Skeyes) triggers nationwide flight disruptions, including Brussels and Charleroi cancellations

2026-06-02T07:56:58.224412-07:00

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China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity China Southern plans to inject $665 million into its regional affiliate, Chongqing Airlines, supporting balance-sheet strength and capacity planning. The move signals continued investment in China’s network build-out and aligns with the carrier’s broader push to stabilize performance after a mixed recovery across the country’s “big three.”

2026-06-02T20:56:11.442154-07:00

China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity

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Thai Airways urged to expand domestic services

2026-06-02T19:26:16.107522-07:00

Thai Airways urged to expand domestic services

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Frontier flight diverts to Miami after passenger allegedly tries to open emergency exit door and access cockpit mid-flight A Frontier Airlines San Juan–Chicago flight was diverted to Miami International after an unruly passenger allegedly attempted to open an emergency exit door shortly after takeoff and gain access to the cockpit while cruising at about 32,000 feet. Reports say the off-duty attendant was choked and passengers restrained the suspect.

2026-06-02T18:10:49.176884-07:00

Frontier flight diverts to Miami after passenger allegedly tries to open emergency exit door and access cockpit mid-flight

Skift

Airline CEOs cool on US M&A: “nothing to buy” in a consolidated market Talk of further airline consolidation has stalled after CEOs said they see limited merger options in an already concentrated industry. While deal math remains constrained, executives are implicitly steering away from new combinations—leaving regulators’ competition concerns and the remaining transaction pipeline central to any future M&A prospects.

2026-06-02T12:22:18.314149-07:00

Airline CEOs cool on US M&A: “nothing to buy” in a consolidated market

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IndiGo returns a leased Boeing 787-9 to Norse Atlantic after cutting the India–Manchester route IndiGo is returning one of six wet-leased Boeing 787-9s from Norse Atlantic following its decision to close the India to Manchester service. The carrier is also “rejigging” 787-9 operations as airspace restrictions and scheduling issues are undermining reliability, with Manchester slated to drop after Copenhagen.

2026-06-02T09:41:29.418469-07:00

IndiGo returns a leased Boeing 787-9 to Norse Atlantic after cutting the India–Manchester route

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Ethiopian Airlines to add Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from July 12, 2026 Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new three-times-weekly nonstop service between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Port Louis, Mauritius, starting 12 July 2026. Flights will operate Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, expanding the carrier’s network with direct passenger connectivity to the island market.

2026-06-02T09:26:42.651323-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to add Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from July 12, 2026

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South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch denied by CAA over safety concerns; operator disputes suspension South Sudan’s aviation authority (SSCAA) has denied South Sudan Supreme Airlines authorization to restart operations, citing unresolved safety concerns. The dispute follows earlier announcements by the airline about returning to the air, with the regulator reiterating that no flight authorization has been granted as of June 1, 2026.

2026-06-02T08:43:47.346086-07:00

South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch denied by CAA over safety concerns; operator disputes suspension

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Belgian ATC strike (Skeyes) triggers nationwide flight disruptions, including Brussels and Charleroi cancellations Belgian air traffic controllers launched a second industrial action on June 2, following a spontaneous overnight strike that already affected operations. Skeyes disruptions led to delays, diversions and cancellations; Brussels Airport said there would be no ATC possible in Belgium from 2pm to 9pm local time, grounding flights at both Brussels and Charleroi.

2026-06-02T07:56:58.224412-07:00

Belgian ATC strike (Skeyes) triggers nationwide flight disruptions, including Brussels and Charleroi cancellations

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China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity

Frontier flight diverts to Miami after passenger allegedly tries to open emergency exit door and access cockpit mid-flight

Thai Airways urged to expand domestic services

Belgian ATC strike (Skeyes) triggers nationwide flight disruptions, including Brussels and Charleroi cancellations

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