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RwandAir plans to receive four additional A330-200s during the current financial year, supporting new long-haul destinations in Europe and the Far East. The Kigali-based carrier is also expanding partnerships as it grows its international network and broadens connecting traffic opportunities.
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RwandAir plans to receive four additional A330-200s during the current financial year, supporting new long-haul destinations in Europe and the Far East. The Kigali-based carrier is also expanding partnerships as it grows its international network and broadens connecting traffic opportunities.
Two privately owned Eastern European airlines are confronting sharply different forms of pressure: Moldova’s FlyOne shareholders plan to retain their stakes and move future investment abroad after a state-mandated change-of-control directive, while Romania’s AnimaWings entered judicial reorganisation after technical problems grounded much of its A220 fleet.
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A flydubai 737 MAX landed safely in Israel after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, triggering a steep 14,000-foot descent and tearing away part of the rudder. UAE judicial authorities have opened a comprehensive investigation into the mid-air incident.
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Flydubai flight FZ1073 suffered a violent loss of altitude en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv after one pilot reportedly stabbed the other in the cockpit. The injured captain, Smit Machchhar, opened the cockpit door, enabling crew members and a passenger to intervene and avert a larger disaster involving 174 people.
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Malaysia Aviation Group has agreed to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus, returning the Malaysian MRO provider to local ownership nine years after Airbus assumed full control. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in 2027 as MAG seeks to strengthen its long-term maintenance capabilities.
Garuda Indonesia’s finances have deteriorated further only months after sovereign wealth fund Danantara provided a $1.4 billion rescue. Surging fuel costs have wiped out the flag carrier’s remaining equity, increasing pressure for a new share sale to restore its balance sheet.
Mongolia is considering COMAC C919s as part of the fleet renewal of its national airline, MIAT. The interest would give the Chinese narrowbody a potential foothold in Mongolia and add another prospective customer as COMAC seeks to expand the aircraft’s international presence.
PT AirAsia Indonesia is considering restructuring part of its liabilities and selling shares as it seeks to repair a balance sheet that has kept the low-cost carrier’s stock suspended since July. The measures signal continued financial pressure and uncertainty around the airline’s path to restoring normal trading.
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