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Embraer and Jazz Aviation sign E175 spares-support deal for 25 aircraft under Air Canada Express

Embraer has signed a spare parts support agreement with Jazz Aviation for its 25-strong E175 fleet operated in Canada for Air Canada Express. The carrier will also be the first customer in Canada for Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning program, expanding stock support coverage across the E-Jets operation.

2026-04-22T08:20:52.796002-07:00

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Flair cleared by Canada to resume regular Cuba flights as Iberia suspends Havana service amid jet-fuel shortfall

2026-04-22T08:35:37.381261-07:00

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Nigeria Jet A1 price spike (up 266% since February) raises risk of April airline shutdown

2026-04-22T07:06:22.526012-07:00

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Finnair retains full-year guidance after near-loss elimination in strong Q1 driven by surging Asia demand

2026-04-22T08:51:17.042383-07:00

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Finnair retains full-year guidance after near-loss elimination in strong Q1 driven by surging Asia demand Finnair said it retained its full-year guidance after a strong first quarter that nearly wiped out losses, supported by a rebound in flights to Asia despite higher fuel costs. Passenger volumes rose to 2.8 million and the airline cut its operating loss to just €0.6 million.

2026-04-22T08:51:17.042383-07:00

Finnair retains full-year guidance after near-loss elimination in strong Q1 driven by surging Asia demand

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Trump endorses a buyer for Spirit Airlines and resists United–American merger President Donald Trump signaled support for a transaction to sell Spirit Airlines and voiced opposition to a United–American Airlines combination. The move intensifies political and antitrust scrutiny around U.S. airline consolidation at the same time Spirit’s restructuring pressures remain acute.

2026-04-22T08:35:39.458926-07:00

Trump endorses a buyer for Spirit Airlines and resists United–American merger

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Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22 Russia’s Rosaviatsiya has canceled recommendations for carriers to suspend ticket sales for flights to and from the UAE, signaling a shift toward restored commercial connectivity. In parallel, Iran has begun reopening aviation operations after a 50-day shutdown tied to the US–Israel war, with Tehran’s main airports returning from April 20 and Iran Air planning a April 22 restart.

2026-04-22T08:35:38.945644-07:00

Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22

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Flair cleared by Canada to resume regular Cuba flights as Iberia suspends Havana service amid jet-fuel shortfall The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved Flair Airlines to operate regular international flights to Cuba. The decision comes as Iberia will suspend flights to Havana in June, citing Cuba’s worsening energy situation and a jet-fuel runout that is disrupting airline schedules and routing plans.

2026-04-22T08:35:37.381261-07:00

Flair cleared by Canada to resume regular Cuba flights as Iberia suspends Havana service amid jet-fuel shortfall

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Embraer and Jazz Aviation sign E175 spares-support deal for 25 aircraft under Air Canada Express Embraer has signed a spare parts support agreement with Jazz Aviation for its 25-strong E175 fleet operated in Canada for Air Canada Express. The carrier will also be the first customer in Canada for Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning program, expanding stock support coverage across the E-Jets operation.

2026-04-22T08:20:52.796002-07:00

Embraer and Jazz Aviation sign E175 spares-support deal for 25 aircraft under Air Canada Express

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Air Canada puts Panasonic Avionics Astrova IFE into service on its A321 fleet Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution has entered service with Air Canada on board the carrier’s A321 aircraft. The rollout extends Astrova’s deployment track record as airlines move toward more modern, app-enabled cabin entertainment experiences.

2026-04-22T07:50:13.809166-07:00

Air Canada puts Panasonic Avionics Astrova IFE into service on its A321 fleet

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Nigeria Jet A1 price spike (up 266% since February) raises risk of April airline shutdown Nigeria’s Jet A1 market has seen prices surge 266% since February, escalating cost pressure for carriers and putting an April shutdown risk in focus. Government and fuel marketers are scrambling for relief as Jet A1 affordability and availability tighten further.

2026-04-22T07:06:22.526012-07:00

Nigeria Jet A1 price spike (up 266% since February) raises risk of April airline shutdown

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SA parliamentary oversight: SAA audit failure linked to ‘state capture’ era as criminal probes continue South Africa’s transport minister Barbara Creecy declined to comment on South African Airways’ current finances during a parliamentary oversight meeting, saying the airline’s poor recent audit outcome stems from the “state capture” era. Creecy said criminal investigations remain ongoing at the carrier.

2026-04-22T04:57:57.561992-07:00

SA parliamentary oversight: SAA audit failure linked to ‘state capture’ era as criminal probes continue

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Embraer and Jazz Aviation sign E175 spares-support deal for 25 aircraft under Air Canada Express

Flair cleared by Canada to resume regular Cuba flights as Iberia suspends Havana service amid jet-fuel shortfall

Nigeria Jet A1 price spike (up 266% since February) raises risk of April airline shutdown

Finnair retains full-year guidance after near-loss elimination in strong Q1 driven by surging Asia demand

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