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TAAG Angola Airlines reportedly owes $9 million to former ground handler Ghassist

TAAG Angola Airlines has accumulated about USD 9 million in debt to Ghassist, its former ground handling services provider, according to reporting tied to the Luanda-based carrier. The arrears highlight recurring working-capital pressures in Angola’s flag carrier’s ground operations.

2026-05-07T03:18:18.046724-07:00

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Emirates Group posts record FY2025-26 profit—$6.6B (AED 24.4B) profit before tax despite Iran-war flight grounding and higher je

2026-05-06T23:47:33.725691-07:00

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Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger

2026-05-07T02:44:17.087957-07:00

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Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

2026-05-07T01:09:14.271207-07:00

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Scoot firms and option exercises for 11 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, with deliveries starting 2028 Scoot has placed a firm order for five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft and exercised options for six more, taking its total orderbook to 20 jets. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028 as the low-cost carrier expands short- and medium-haul capacity.

2026-05-07T05:29:20.359677-07:00

Scoot firms and option exercises for 11 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, with deliveries starting 2028

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TAAG Angola Airlines reportedly owes $9 million to former ground handler Ghassist TAAG Angola Airlines has accumulated about USD 9 million in debt to Ghassist, its former ground handling services provider, according to reporting tied to the Luanda-based carrier. The arrears highlight recurring working-capital pressures in Angola’s flag carrier’s ground operations.

2026-05-07T03:18:18.046724-07:00

TAAG Angola Airlines reportedly owes $9 million to former ground handler Ghassist

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Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger South Korea’s Jin Air plans to add five Airbus A321s amid preparations for an LCC merger, signaling a near-term capacity and fleet refresh move designed to support post-combination network and cost structure. The announcement also reinforces ongoing single-aisle reliance within Asia’s low-cost market.

2026-05-07T02:44:17.087957-07:00

Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger

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Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch Zimbabwean start-up FlyCristal has secured aircraft with the stated goal of beginning operations. The move signals an early-stage fleet buildout as the carrier prepares to enter the market, with aircraft availability now the key constraint it’s worked to resolve.

2026-05-07T01:09:14.271207-07:00

Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

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US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft Mahan Air’s Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 airframes have been destroyed in US attacks on Iran, according to the report. The loss of widebody state/flag assets underscores how the US–Iran fight is directly damaging aircraft used in regional travel and lift.

2026-05-07T00:05:23.322353-07:00

US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft

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Emirates Group posts record FY2025-26 profit—$6.6B (AED 24.4B) profit before tax despite Iran-war flight grounding and higher je Emirates Group reported record financial results for FY2025–26, with profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion), up 7% year-on-year, alongside record revenues of AED 150.5 billion. Emirates also said the carrier logged record full-year net profit of US$5.4 billion, framing performance as resilience amid Iran-war disruptions and rising jet fuel costs.

2026-05-06T23:47:33.725691-07:00

Emirates Group posts record FY2025-26 profit—$6.6B (AED 24.4B) profit before tax despite Iran-war flight grounding and higher je

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Air India retires last B777-200LR

2026-05-06T19:49:42.395826-07:00

Air India retires last B777-20

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SpiceJet fleet shrinks as carrier battles ongoing capacity woes SpiceJet is reducing its fleet amid ongoing capacity pressures, signaling continued strain on aircraft availability and network flexibility. The move underscores how quickly operational and demand headwinds can force Indian carriers to trim capacity rather than expand, especially when costs and utilization remain under pressure.

2026-05-06T19:05:25.969814-07:00

SpiceJet fleet shrinks as carrier battles ongoing capacity woes

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TAAG Angola Airlines reportedly owes $9 million to former ground handler Ghassist

Emirates Group posts record FY2025-26 profit—$6.6B (AED 24.4B) profit before tax despite Iran-war flight grounding and higher je

Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger

Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

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