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Kyrgyzstan suspends Moalem Aviation AOC; four operating approvals revoked

Kyrgyzstan’s aviation authority has suspended Moalem Aviation’s operating certificate (AOC) and revoked four related authorizations, citing regulatory action tied to compliance. The move signals tightened oversight of airline operating permissions and sets conditions for potential reinstatement.

2026-06-10T21:11:28.491814-07:00

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Berjaya Air retires its sole ATR 42-500

2026-06-10T19:56:30.512672-07:00

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American Airlines seeks a new widebody buy—issuing an RFP to Boeing and Airbus while calling a United combination a “non-starter

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

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United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

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SpiceJet delays pilot salary payments and seeks a government-backed loan to close liquidity gap SpiceJet has delayed pilot salary payments and is asking the government for financial support to address a cash crunch. The request comes as the airline struggles to fund payroll obligations while it pursues an emergency, state-backed loan to restore liquidity.

2026-06-10T22:43:38.108048-07:00

SpiceJet delays pilot salary payments and seeks a government-backed loan to close liquidity gap

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JAL ramps up long-haul operations amid strong demand

2026-06-10T21:13:32.336583-07:00

JAL ramps up long-haul operati

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Kyrgyzstan suspends Moalem Aviation AOC; four operating approvals revoked Kyrgyzstan’s aviation authority has suspended Moalem Aviation’s operating certificate (AOC) and revoked four related authorizations, citing regulatory action tied to compliance. The move signals tightened oversight of airline operating permissions and sets conditions for potential reinstatement.

2026-06-10T21:11:28.491814-07:00

Kyrgyzstan suspends Moalem Aviation AOC; four operating approvals revoked

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Berjaya Air retires its sole ATR 42-500 Malaysia’s Berjaya Air has retired its only ATR 42-500 aircraft, a move that reduces the airline’s remaining turboprop exposure and simplifies its operating fleet. The development underscores how small regional carriers manage aircraft specialization and fleet alignment on a tight scale.

2026-06-10T19:56:30.512672-07:00

Berjaya Air retires its sole ATR 42-500

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block the middle seat in each three-seat row. The concept is being designed for United’s soon-to-debut “Coastliner” Airbus A321neo aircraft, aiming to cut the number of flight attendants needed per cabin.

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

Aviation Week

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American Airlines seeks a new widebody buy—issuing an RFP to Boeing and Airbus while calling a United combination a “non-starter American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier evaluated a potential combination with United Airlines before shelving the idea, calling it “non-starter” and “anti-competitive.” At the same time, American confirmed it is shopping for long-haul widebody jets via a fresh RFP to Airbus and Boeing to define its next widebody fleet.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines seeks a new widebody buy—issuing an RFP to Boeing and Airbus while calling a United combination a “non-starter

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St Barth Executive plans Terre-de-Haut operations in 4Q26 St Barth Executive says it will launch operations serving Terre-de-Haut in 4Q26 as it extends its short-hop flying model in the Caribbean. The move builds on the carrier’s recently announced Sint Maarten–St Barth premium connection, positioning additional point-to-point capacity for the region.

2026-06-10T09:57:00.643468-07:00

St Barth Executive plans Terre-de-Haut operations in 4Q26

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APEX FTE EMEA 2026: Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen charts how AI will reshape airline retailing Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen told delegates at APEX FTE EMEA 2026 that AI will transform airline retailing by enabling more personalized, “truly cared for” customer experiences. The keynote framed AI as a lever for differentiation in how airlines engage customers across the retail journey.

2026-06-10T09:56:58.825117-07:00

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen charts how AI will reshape airline retailing

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Kyrgyzstan suspends Moalem Aviation AOC; four operating approvals revoked

Berjaya Air retires its sole ATR 42-500

American Airlines seeks a new widebody buy—issuing an RFP to Boeing and Airbus while calling a United combination a “non-starter

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

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