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Qatar Airways Group posts QAR7.08bn ($1.94bn) post-tax profit in FY2025/26; carries 41.8m passengers as war-hit March tempers up

Qatar Airways Group reported a post-tax profit of QAR7.08 billion ($1.94 billion) for FY2025/26 and carried 41.8 million passengers. Management cited resilient performance despite late-year geopolitical disruptions, including a March period impact, and highlights related demand strength across group revenue lines such as Qatar Duty Free.

2026-05-20T02:05:37.426710-07:00

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Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation

2026-05-20T00:45:44.714333-07:00

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Final report flags possible weather radar malfunction in 2024 Singapore Airlines fatal turbulence (SQ321)

2026-05-19T23:25:27.752036-07:00

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Europe’s airlines press EU to soften EU261 passenger-compensation reforms amid Iran-war jet-fuel spike

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

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ATR delivers first HighLine all-business ATR 72-600 to Berjaya Air as regional cabin “upgrade” enters service ATR has delivered the first ATR turboprop equipped with its HighLine all-business premium cabin to Malaysian carrier Berjaya Air on May 19, 2026. The handover signals a near-term move to monetize premium seating on turboprop networks with a dedicated premium cabin configuration on the ATR 72-600.

2026-05-20T02:09:39.031988-07:00

ATR delivers first HighLine all-business ATR 72-600 to Berjaya Air as regional cabin “upgrade” enters service

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Qatar Airways Group posts QAR7.08bn ($1.94bn) post-tax profit in FY2025/26; carries 41.8m passengers as war-hit March tempers up Qatar Airways Group reported a post-tax profit of QAR7.08 billion ($1.94 billion) for FY2025/26 and carried 41.8 million passengers. Management cited resilient performance despite late-year geopolitical disruptions, including a March period impact, and highlights related demand strength across group revenue lines such as Qatar Duty Free.

2026-05-20T02:05:37.426710-07:00

Qatar Airways Group posts QAR7.08bn ($1.94bn) post-tax profit in FY2025/26; carries 41.8m passengers as war-hit March tempers up

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Fly Lili targets Israel-driven demand rebound with ACMI expansion as wet-lease capacity ramps Romania’s Fly Lili is betting on a recovery in Israel by scaling ACMI/wet-lease capacity to support demand for additional flying capacity. The move underscores how ACMI is being used to pursue faster market opportunities rather than relying solely on owned or long-term fleet plans.

2026-05-20T01:45:36.929125-07:00

Fly Lili targets Israel-driven demand rebound with ACMI expansion as wet-lease capacity ramps

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Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation A court ruling says the liquidation process for Turkish carrier Onur Air can begin. The decision brings legal momentum to the airline’s insolvency pathway and sets the stage for next steps affecting creditors, customers, and operational stakeholders tied to the carrier.

2026-05-20T00:45:44.714333-07:00

Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation

Reuters

Europe’s airlines press EU to soften EU261 passenger-compensation reforms amid Iran-war jet-fuel spike Airlines and travel groups say rising regulatory costs and war-driven jet-fuel costs are squeezing margins and shifting the burden onto carriers as EU261 passenger-compensation rules face reform. While EU and carriers expect sufficient fuel this summer, smaller airlines warn they have less buffer and could be hit harder.

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

Europe’s airlines press EU to soften EU261 passenger-compensation reforms amid Iran-war jet-fuel spike

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Final report flags possible weather radar malfunction in 2024 Singapore Airlines fatal turbulence (SQ321) A final investigation report into Singapore Airlines’ 2024 turbulence incident—where one passenger died and dozens were injured—concludes the event may have been driven by a malfunctioning weather radar. The finding links the turbulence outcome to an equipment failure rather than operational error.

2026-05-19T23:25:27.752036-07:00

Final report flags possible weather radar malfunction in 2024 Singapore Airlines fatal turbulence (SQ321)

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AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft AirAsia X has added its first A321-200NX(LR), expanding the carrier’s long-range narrowbody capability as it continues to build out its Airbus single-aisle fleet. The move signals continued emphasis on long-haul network flexibility using an A321neo-family configuration.

2026-05-19T19:23:59.104798-07:00

AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft

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Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners Airlines for America, led by CEO Chris Sununu, is challenging a White House proposal that would require smaller U.S. airports to use private security screeners instead of TSA personnel, according to Reuters testimony. The push escalates industry pressure at a time when TSA staffing and checkpoint performance have been strained.

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00

Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners

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Qatar Airways Group posts QAR7.08bn ($1.94bn) post-tax profit in FY2025/26; carries 41.8m passengers as war-hit March tempers up

Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation

Final report flags possible weather radar malfunction in 2024 Singapore Airlines fatal turbulence (SQ321)

Europe’s airlines press EU to soften EU261 passenger-compensation reforms amid Iran-war jet-fuel spike

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