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Fly Baghdad moves toward post-sanctions restart

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Pakistan government to settle $35 million dispute over PIA’s New York hotel

Pakistan’s government is set to resolve a $35 million dispute involving Pakistan International Airlines’ New York hotel, according to Commercial Aviation News. The settlement could affect the financially challenged carrier’s liabilities and the handling of valuable non-core assets as its restructuring continues.

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Jin Air plans to absorb Air Busan and Air Seoul in late 1Q27

Jin Air is set to absorb fellow South Korean carriers Air Busan and Air Seoul in late first quarter 2027, according to Commercial Aviation. The planned transaction would consolidate the three airlines under Jin Air, marking a significant restructuring of South Korea’s airline landscape.

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United Airlines considers buying JFK slots to expand New York presence

United Airlines is evaluating ways to build its presence at New York JFK after entering the airport next year, including potentially purchasing slots from other carriers. CEO Scott Kirby’s comments signal that the airline is prepared to use secondary-market access to accelerate growth at one of the U.S.’s most constrained airports.

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United CEO expects fuel prices to ease in 2027, but fares to remain elevated

United CEO Scott Kirby expects fuel prices to gradually decline next year, while warning that airfares will remain high. He said the airline can pass elevated fuel costs through to customers, signaling continued fare pressure even as one of the industry’s largest operating expenses begins to moderate.

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SWISS Boeing 777 diverts to the Azores after strong cabin odor triggers emergency declaration

SWISS flight LX9 from Chicago O’Hare to Zurich diverted to Lajes Airport on Terceira in the Azores after crew detected an unidentified, pungent odor in the economy cabin. The airline dispatched a replacement Boeing 777 to collect passengers stranded by the diversion.

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Eastern Airlines wins $328 million ICE charter contract

Eastern Airlines has secured a $328 million charter contract from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, adding a substantial government-backed program to the carrier’s business. The award highlights the role of charter flying as a material source of demand beyond scheduled commercial and business aviation markets.

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ALPA urges FAA rulemaking to mandate secondary cockpit-barrier retrofits

The Air Line Pilots Association is asking the FAA to require airlines to install secondary cockpit barriers on in-service aircraft. The proposal would extend physical cockpit-access protections beyond newly delivered airplanes, potentially creating new compliance, maintenance and retrofit-planning obligations for carriers and operators.