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Russia plans to sell 23.76% stake in Aeroflot via public-market listing

Russia’s Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo) says it will sell a 23.76% stake in Aeroflot, reducing state ownership from 73.77% to just over 50% plus one share. The placement follows hiring an organizer for a Moscow Exchange listing process.

2026-05-25T15:44:28.224673-07:00

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Ryanair repays last €1.2bn bond—Group “effectively debt free” for first time since 1997, with 620 owned 737s

2026-05-25T23:47:30.992047-07:00

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Kuwait International Airlines (Kuwait Airways) to restore full operations by late 2Q26

2026-05-26T01:45:31.119324-07:00

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Italy antitrust probe targets easyJet’s checked-baggage pricing practices

2026-05-26T01:02:18.487723-07:00

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Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10 Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, bringing its total firm order for the type to 10 aircraft. The carrier previously ordered six A350Fs in November 2025 and has been introducing Airbus freighters since end-2023, currently operating eight A330-200P2Fs.

2026-05-26T03:00:33.246158-07:00

Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10

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Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations Delta’s flight cancellations have mounted, prompting the carrier to step up staffing to improve schedule reliability. The move underscores how personnel and operational execution are now central to Delta’s ability to protect performance for passengers and manage hub complexity.

2026-05-26T02:45:48.449488-07:00

Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations

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Kuwait International Airlines (Kuwait Airways) to restore full operations by late 2Q26 Kuwait International plans to resume full airline operations by late 2Q26, moving from the constrained operating posture that has affected regional connectivity. The timetable signals an expected return to broader network capacity and normalized flight schedules in the second half of the year’s first two quarters.

2026-05-26T01:45:31.119324-07:00

Kuwait International Airlines (Kuwait Airways) to restore full operations by late 2Q26

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Italy antitrust probe targets easyJet’s checked-baggage pricing practices Italy’s competition authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into easyJet Airline Company Limited over alleged deceptive pricing for checked luggage and related add-ons, including equipment purchases in the online booking flow for round trips. The probe follows claims of unfair business practices.

2026-05-26T01:02:18.487723-07:00

Italy antitrust probe targets easyJet’s checked-baggage pricing practices

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Ryanair repays last €1.2bn bond—Group “effectively debt free” for first time since 1997, with 620 owned 737s Ryanair has repaid its final €1.2 billion bond, leaving the Ryanair Group “effectively debt free” for the first time since the airline floated in 1997. The repayment positions the business as net cash-positive, with CFO Neil Sorahan citing strengthened financial resilience alongside its 620 owned 737 fleet.

2026-05-25T23:47:30.992047-07:00

Ryanair repays last €1.2bn bond—Group “effectively debt free” for first time since 1997, with 620 owned 737s

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Iran’s Kish Air faces financial probe demands Kish Air is facing demands for a financial investigation, raising new attention on the carrier’s financial oversight and compliance posture. The development underscores the scrutiny airlines in sensitive operating environments can face as stakeholders seek clarity on solvency and governance.

2026-05-25T23:46:28.995216-07:00

Iran’s Kish Air faces financial probe demands

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Air India 787 anniversary probe to stay interim as India readies a limited update; UK warns May 17 international-travel restart As the first anniversary of Air India’s June 2025 Boeing 787 crash nears, investigators are preparing an interim—rather than final—report, leaving the accident’s conclusions unresolved as public scrutiny grows. Separately, the UK Transport Committee says the Government’s Global Travel Taskforce framework lacks detail, putting a planned May 17 “safe restart” of international travel in jeopardy.

2026-05-25T23:17:18.938689-07:00

Air India 787 anniversary probe to stay interim as India readies a limited update; UK warns May 17 international-travel restart

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Australia’s Zinc Airlines seeks A$200m (US$143m) to launch ULCC Former Qantas executive Peter Kelly is seeking to raise A$200 million (US$143.3 million) to launch Zinc Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier modeled on a Ryanair-style approach, according to Australian media reports. The funding effort targets a new ULCC entry intended to compete on cost and structured value offers.

2026-05-25T21:30:58.369603-07:00

Australia’s Zinc Airlines seeks A$200m (US$143m) to launch ULCC

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Russia plans to sell 23.76% stake in Aeroflot via public-market listing

Ryanair repays last €1.2bn bond—Group “effectively debt free” for first time since 1997, with 620 owned 737s

Kuwait International Airlines (Kuwait Airways) to restore full operations by late 2Q26

Italy antitrust probe targets easyJet’s checked-baggage pricing practices

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