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Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus on mixed order for A350 widebodies and A220 regional jets

Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly considering a new Airbus order, with discussions described as still at an early stage and no final decision on scope or size. Reporting cites a potential mix of Airbus A350 widebodies and Airbus A220 regional jets as the focus of talks.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

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Korean Air and Asiana set Dec 2026 launch for fully integrated airline after boards approve merger

2026-05-13T03:55:06.842642-07:00

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TAP Air Portugal to fully divest ground handling unit

2026-05-13T05:23:05.551920-07:00

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EVA Air selects Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D moving-map for 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

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TAP Air Portugal to fully divest ground handling unit TAP Air Portugal plans to fully divest its ground handling unit, a move that separates airport services operations from the airline’s core carrier business. The divestiture comes as TAP remains central to Portugal’s privatization process, shaping how potential investors view the group’s asset footprint.

2026-05-13T05:23:05.551920-07:00

TAP Air Portugal to fully divest ground handling unit

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Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus on mixed order for A350 widebodies and A220 regional jets Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly considering a new Airbus order, with discussions described as still at an early stage and no final decision on scope or size. Reporting cites a potential mix of Airbus A350 widebodies and Airbus A220 regional jets as the focus of talks.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus on mixed order for A350 widebodies and A220 regional jets

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Korean Air and Asiana set Dec 2026 launch for fully integrated airline after boards approve merger Korean Air says its boards have formally approved the merger agreement with Asiana Airlines, with the contract execution scheduled for May 14. The carriers will complete consolidation—after a multi-year process—by December 2026, when Korean Air fully absorbs Asiana and launches an integrated airline.

2026-05-13T03:55:06.842642-07:00

Korean Air and Asiana set Dec 2026 launch for fully integrated airline after boards approve merger

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Rwanda allocates RWF7.8T ($5.3B) for 2026-27, including Bugesera International Airport and RwandAir expansion Rwanda has released a RWF7.8 trillion (USD 5.3 billion) budget framework for fiscal 2026-27, anchored by strategic investment in the new Bugesera International Airport and funding to support RwandAir’s expansion. Other budget priorities were also cited as part of the government’s aviation-growth push.

2026-05-13T02:39:36.842847-07:00

Rwanda allocates RWF7.8T ($5.3B) for 2026-27, including Bugesera International Airport and RwandAir expansion

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Pegasus Airlines Q1 net loss doubles to €153m as yields slide amid geopolitical headwinds Pegasus Airlines’ net deficit more than doubled in the first quarter to €153 million (about $180 million), driven by lower yields in a difficult operating environment. The result underscores how geopolitical challenges are flowing through pricing and revenue performance for Turkey’s low-cost carrier.

2026-05-13T02:37:47.139027-07:00

Pegasus Airlines Q1 net loss doubles to €153m as yields slide amid geopolitical headwinds

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EVA Air selects Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D moving-map for 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000 EVA Air has chosen Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D in-flight map platform for its Boeing 787 and 777-300ER fleets, with the same capability planned for its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The decision extends Panasonic’s moving-map footprint across mixed widebody types.

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

EVA Air selects Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D moving-map for 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

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United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth United Nigeria says it is aiming for fast expansion of both its fleet size and route network. The move puts renewed focus on how quickly new-capacity entrants can scale aircraft availability and turn that flying into sustained route coverage in Nigeria.

2026-05-13T01:34:26.662842-07:00

United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth

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Air India cuts international frequencies and trims ~100 daily flights (June–Aug 2026) on higher jet fuel and West Asia/geopoliti Air India is scaling back international flying, reducing frequencies on select routes for the next three months and cutting roughly 100 daily flights between June and August. The carrier cited spiraling jet fuel costs and ongoing geopolitical disruptions, while denying rumours of a full overseas suspension until July.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

Air India cuts international frequencies and trims ~100 daily flights (June–Aug 2026) on higher jet fuel and West Asia/geopoliti

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Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus on mixed order for A350 widebodies and A220 regional jets

Korean Air and Asiana set Dec 2026 launch for fully integrated airline after boards approve merger

TAP Air Portugal to fully divest ground handling unit

EVA Air selects Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D moving-map for 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

News Timeline