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SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

SAS is nearing a long-haul fleet order as Asia demand continues to rise, according to ch-aviation reporting. The development signals the Scandinavian carrier is preparing to translate growing Asia traffic into fleet capacity and network expansion planning.

2026-06-21T23:40:53.737090-07:00

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Akasa Air trebles borrowing limit to INR39.5bn to fund expansion

2026-06-21T22:55:32.418907-07:00

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

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AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

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EasyJet rejects three Castlelake non-binding bids as acquisition timeline nears Castlelake says it has made three separate non-binding indicative proposals to acquire 100% of easyJet’s issued and to-be-issued share capital, including the latest over the weekend, but the easyJet board has rebuffed the approaches. The firm urged shareholders to weigh in as the commitment/withdrawal deadline approaches.

2026-06-21T23:54:12.627294-07:00

EasyJet rejects three Castlelake non-binding bids as acquisition timeline nears

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SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs SAS is nearing a long-haul fleet order as Asia demand continues to rise, according to ch-aviation reporting. The development signals the Scandinavian carrier is preparing to translate growing Asia traffic into fleet capacity and network expansion planning.

2026-06-21T23:40:53.737090-07:00

SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

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Akasa Air trebles borrowing limit to INR39.5bn to fund expansion Akasa Air has more than tripled its borrowing limit to INR39.5 billion (about USD418 million) from INR12 billion (about USD127 million), citing continued efforts to expand operations. The increase underscores how fast-growing Indian carriers are tapping additional balance-sheet capacity to sustain growth plans.

2026-06-21T22:55:32.418907-07:00

Akasa Air trebles borrowing limit to INR39.5bn to fund expansion

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 has arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport to begin daily A380 operations on the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo route. The move elevates capacity and underscores Etihad’s continued use of the superjumbo for its flagship long-haul market into Japan.

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

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Air Chathams to sell ATR fleet amid New Zealand fuel crisis, signaling regional capacity retrenchment New Zealand regional carrier Air Chathams plans to sell its ATR aircraft as it responds to a fuel crisis. The move highlights how volatile jet-fuel economics are forcing smaller operators to adjust fleet strategy and capacity plans, potentially reshaping ATR availability in secondary markets.

2026-06-21T21:26:53.559089-07:00

Air Chathams to sell ATR fleet amid New Zealand fuel crisis, signaling regional capacity retrenchment

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AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly AirAsia X said it has lowered fares by 5% since June 15, driven by falling jet-fuel costs. The airline’s CEO, Bo Lingam, said AirAsia X will review pricing week by week and add back capacity as fuel economics improve.

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly

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AirAsia X seeks High Court of Malaya approval to confirm proposed share capital reduction AirAsia X filed a petition with the High Court of Malaya on June 15, 2026, to confirm the proposed share capital reduction. The move signals continued corporate restructuring activity as the long-haul low-cost carrier navigates a pressured operating environment.

2026-06-21T20:40:57.154321-07:00

AirAsia X seeks High Court of Malaya approval to confirm proposed share capital reduction

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Qatar Airways appoints new COO and Chief Customer Officer to drive next-phase operational and customer-experience growth Qatar Airways says it has restored its network to 85% of pre-COVID levels and has created two new senior roles focused on operations and customer experience. The leadership expansion is intended to support the carrier’s next phase of growth as it scales services toward summer 2026.

2026-06-21T14:26:38.252851-07:00

Qatar Airways appoints new COO and Chief Customer Officer to drive next-phase operational and customer-experience growth

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SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

Akasa Air trebles borrowing limit to INR39.5bn to fund expansion

Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly

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