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South Africa’s Special Tribunal Voids SAA–Flyfofa Boeing 737 Freighter Deal

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India Considers Letting Delhi and Mumbai Airports Own Stakes in Airlines

India is considering waiving a rule that limits New Delhi and Mumbai airport operators to 10% ownership of airlines, Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said. The proposal is intended to challenge the market power of IndiGo and Air India, which together dominate the country’s airline sector.

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India Wants China’s Aviation Status. Its Airlines Don’t.

India has spent years lobbying Airbus and Boeing to establish final assembly lines in the country, seeking to replicate China’s aviation-industrial progress. But persistent weakness across its airline sector—and concerns about the Directorate General of Civil Aviation—continue to give both manufacturers reasons to hold back.

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Air Arabia Dammam officially launches flights in Saudi Arabia

Air Arabia Dammam has officially launched flight operations in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of a new airline presence from Dammam. The available report does not provide details on destinations, fleet, frequencies or ownership structure.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor plans new terminal as growth accelerates

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is planning a new terminal for American Airlines as passenger and airline activity continues to expand across the rapidly growing Phoenix market. The project signals further investment in airport capacity to accommodate sustained demand at one of the U.S. Southwest’s largest gateways.

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Aegean denies intentions to take over Volotea

Aegean Airlines has denied reports or speculation that it intends to acquire Volotea. The statement addresses potential consolidation involving two European carriers, but the available reporting provides no further details on the source or circumstances behind the claims.

Reuters

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India places SpiceJet under operational and financial scrutiny as cash-flow crisis deepens

India’s aviation ministry is closely monitoring SpiceJet’s finances and operations after prolonged cash-flow problems were worsened by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said regulators are focused on maintaining safe operations as the carrier’s financial stress persists.

Reuters

Wizz Air trims 2030 ambitions as engine problems, conflicts and soaring fuel costs weigh on growth

Wizz Air is scaling back its 2030 fleet-growth ambitions after engine issues, the Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, and the Covid-19 shock. The £1 billion carrier is also planning for lower margins than during its peak, even as competitors retrench and fuel costs rise.