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• Addison Schonland
AirAsia placed the largest order in the Airbus A220 program’s history in May, then announced plans in August to cut capacity by 25%. The reversal highlights the gap between long-term fleet commitments and near-term network demand, with the airline citing a return to “pre-war levels.”
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Air India has de-rostered two pilots after preliminary drug tests returned positive results following the Phuket–Delhi A320neo incident. Final tests are pending. The airline had ordered screening for all pilots after marijuana was detected in one pilot; Malaysia Airlines separately reported negative results from its mandatory pilot testing.
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AirAsia placed the largest order in the Airbus A220 program’s history in May, then announced plans in August to cut capacity by 25%. The reversal highlights the gap between long-term fleet commitments and near-term network demand, with the airline citing a return to “pre-war levels.”
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines plans to invest TWD4.2 billion ($132 million) in a multipurpose building within the Taoyuan Aerotropolis. Expected to be completed in 2029, the facility will train pilots, cabin crew and other frontline personnel as the airline expands its operational infrastructure.
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich shortly after departure after the aircraft triggered warnings indicating a possible tail strike and low tire pressure, according to Vietnam’s aviation authority. The aircraft had departed the German airport on Sunday, with no further operational details provided.
A Hong Kong-based private equity firm has submitted a plan to rescue SriLankan Airlines, potentially opening a new path for the carrier’s ownership, financing and restructuring. The proposal highlights continued investor interest in distressed airline assets and the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s flag carrier.
The FAA is investigating how two American Airlines 737-800s operated near Phoenix under the same callsign after a delayed inbound aircraft met its replacement outbound flight. The event raises operational and air-traffic-control questions around flight identification when aircraft and schedules change unexpectedly.
Garuda Indonesia is targeting a return to profitability in the first quarter of 2027. The airline’s stated objective provides a forward financial milestone for assessing its recovery and performance trajectory, although the available report does not detail the measures or assumptions underpinning the target.
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Air Canada reported record operating revenue of $6.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, citing strong demand as the primary driver. The result highlights continued revenue momentum for the carrier, while higher costs remain a key factor shaping profitability and operating performance.
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