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Italy’s competition watchdog (AGCM) is refunding Ryanair €4.2 million (US$4.8 million) after the Council of State ruled AGCM had discriminated against the low-cost carrier in a 2021 Covid-linked competition fine. The repayment follows a discrimination-based legal finding against the authority’s approach.
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Italy’s competition watchdog (AGCM) is refunding Ryanair €4.2 million (US$4.8 million) after the Council of State ruled AGCM had discriminated against the low-cost carrier in a 2021 Covid-linked competition fine. The repayment follows a discrimination-based legal finding against the authority’s approach.
SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.
AirBorneo says it will more than double its narrowbody fleet from two to five aircraft by the end of 2026, with additional aircraft scheduled to arrive in October, November and December, CEO Megat Ardian Aminuddin told Channel NewsAsia.
Cathay Pacific has postponed the planned return of passenger service from Hong Kong International to Dubai International and Riyadh, citing a re-escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The carrier now expects to restart the routes in early 4Q26.
Asia’s air-cargo growth engine is shifting as the AI buildout accelerates semiconductor manufacturing around key regional hubs. Airlines are redesigning routes and networks to prioritize shipments tied to chip production, replacing earlier momentum driven by cross-border e-commerce growth.
A Dragon Trail survey says China’s outbound travel rebound is being limited primarily by insufficient flight capacity—availability of aircraft and seats—rather than demand. The finding reframes recovery expectations for carriers and suppliers planning near-term summer and peak-season growth.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said Uzbekistan Airways is losing $120 million in annual revenue due to operational inefficiencies, citing an update from the presidential office. The assessment centers on HY and Tashkent International operations and implies a need for targeted cost and performance remediation.
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Singapore Airlines reported a S$76 million quarterly loss despite record revenue as jet-fuel costs jumped and Air India’s continued restructuring drag deepened group losses. Separately, Tata flagged Air India’s transformation timeline slipping amid “external headwinds,” while SIA also pushed back key premium-cabin rollout on the A350-900 to 2027.
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