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• Julie Zhu, Yantoultra Ngui
Singapore Airlines, backed by Temasek and holding a 25.1% stake in Air India, is expected to seek greater management influence and stronger governance rights before supporting any new capital injection, according to people familiar with the matter. The move could complicate Air India’s efforts to secure additional shareholder funding.
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Singapore Airlines, backed by Temasek and holding a 25.1% stake in Air India, is expected to seek greater management influence and stronger governance rights before supporting any new capital injection, according to people familiar with the matter. The move could complicate Air India’s efforts to secure additional shareholder funding.
Pakistan’s Fly Jinnah is considering launching nonstop service between Karachi and Moscow, a potential expansion of the low-cost carrier’s international network. The proposal would establish a direct link between Pakistan and Russia, subject to the airline’s plans and any required regulatory approvals.
Afghanistan’s Kam Air is considering involvement in a new carrier in Uzbekistan, signaling potential expansion beyond its home market. The available report provides no further details on the proposed airline, ownership structure, fleet, routes or timeline.
Aviation consultancy IBA assesses the operational and market disruption caused by conflicts in the Middle East, finding that the effects on the industry are significant but less severe than some expectations. The analysis offers a measured view of regional risk for airlines and aerospace stakeholders.
United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada are among the North American carriers preparing significant A321XLR deployments next year, as airlines globally shape new long-haul routes around Airbus’ narrowbody. The emerging network plans will show where the aircraft’s range and capacity create viable alternatives to widebody service.
AT&T says it will integrate Amazon Leo satellite connectivity with its fiber and 5G networks, offering businesses more resilient broadband options. Separately, Delta has selected Leo as its next-generation in-flight Wi-Fi provider, though a potential spectrum dispute could complicate the transition from incumbent Viasat.
A US competition watchdog has approved the proposed merger of Mexican airlines Volaris and Viva, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the combination. The decision advances consolidation between two major low-cost carriers, subject to any remaining approvals or closing conditions.
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Egyptian airline Air Cairo has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The purchase marks the EgyptAir sister airline’s first direct order for the narrowbody type as it expands its fleet.
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