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Riyadh Air wins U.S. DOT approval to launch scheduled passenger service to the United States

Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier, Riyadh Air, has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate flights to and from the United States. The clearance paves the way for the carrier’s entry into a key long-haul market as it expands its network beyond Europe and the Middle East.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

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Chile approves Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline

2026-06-16T12:34:32.369180-07:00

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US airlines’ liquidity squeeze: US DOT Form 41 shows Spirit cash decline (2016–1Q26)

2026-06-16T11:43:53.979700-07:00

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US airlines’ jet-fuel bill by type and brand: updated DoT P-12a model through 1Q26

2026-06-16T12:03:09.863116-07:00

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Chile approves Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline Chile has greenlit Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline, advancing Abra’s consolidation play in Latin American aviation. The approval builds on Abra’s ongoing efforts to reshape its airline portfolio and preserve operational flexibility across its holdings.

2026-06-16T12:34:32.369180-07:00

Chile approves Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline

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US airlines’ jet-fuel bill by type and brand: updated DoT P-12a model through 1Q26 Fuel remains the largest non-labor cost for U.S. airlines, and a new model built on updated U.S. DOT P-12a data through 1Q26 breaks down what carriers pay by airline type and brand. The analysis connects aircraft-level fuel pricing to margin pressure and planning for the next pricing cycle.

2026-06-16T12:03:09.863116-07:00

US airlines’ jet-fuel bill by type and brand: updated DoT P-12a model through 1Q26

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US airlines’ liquidity squeeze: US DOT Form 41 shows Spirit cash decline (2016–1Q26) An updated US Department of Transportation B-1 table (Form 41) provides airline cash-position data from 2016 through 1Q26, enabling interactive charting. The dataset highlights Spirit’s pronounced cash deterioration, reinforcing the carrier’s distress trajectory over time.

2026-06-16T11:43:53.979700-07:00

US airlines’ liquidity squeeze: US DOT Form 41 shows Spirit cash decline (2016–1Q26)

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FlightPath3D outlines how in-flight moving maps can drive passenger engagement, monetization FlightPath3D has released a white paper examining the potential of in-flight moving maps as an airline engagement channel. The document focuses on how the technology can improve passenger interaction during flight and support commercial objectives tied to map-based content and experiences.

2026-06-16T10:49:23.343145-07:00

FlightPath3D outlines how in-flight moving maps can drive passenger engagement, monetization

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Riyadh Air wins U.S. DOT approval to launch scheduled passenger service to the United States Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier, Riyadh Air, has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate flights to and from the United States. The clearance paves the way for the carrier’s entry into a key long-haul market as it expands its network beyond Europe and the Middle East.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

Riyadh Air wins U.S. DOT approval to launch scheduled passenger service to the United States

Bloomberg

Air India launches a no-meal fare to cut costs and sharpen value competition Air India has introduced a new fare class that removes complimentary meals, positioning the full-service carrier to compete more directly with budget rivals amid a challenging operating environment. The move continues the airline’s broader cost-containment approach, as it reshapes ancillary economics.

2026-06-16T09:03:52.534538-07:00

Air India launches a no-meal fare to cut costs and sharpen value competition

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Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27 Aerolineas Argentinas is positioning for the first delivery of the Boeing 737-10 in 4Q27, signaling an intent to introduce Boeing’s largest 737 variant into its narrowbody fleet on a specific timeline. The announcement frames the airline’s next-step aircraft plan around that delivery window.

2026-06-16T08:19:33.943454-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27

Bloomberg

UzNIF to prepare international IPO of Uzbekistan Airways; government targets 15%-20% sell-down by end-2026 Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund (UzNIF) will begin preparations for an initial public offering of Uzbekistan Airways as part of the state’s next-stage capital-attraction strategy. The government plans to list the airline on international capital markets by end-2026, placing 15% to 20% of shares externally.

2026-06-16T07:22:33.352071-07:00

UzNIF to prepare international IPO of Uzbekistan Airways; government targets 15%-20% sell-down by end-2026

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Riyadh Air wins U.S. DOT approval to launch scheduled passenger service to the United States

Chile approves Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline

US airlines’ liquidity squeeze: US DOT Form 41 shows Spirit cash decline (2016–1Q26)

US airlines’ jet-fuel bill by type and brand: updated DoT P-12a model through 1Q26

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