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Bloomberg • Mathieu Dion

Air Canada appoints SAS CEO Anko van der Werff as CEO-designate, taking over in early 2027

Air Canada has named Anko van der Werff—currently SAS President and CEO—as its next President and CEO, effective from the end of January 2027 and leading in early 2027. He succeeds Michael Rousseau, who has announced his retirement following scrutiny over French-speaking requirements and related pressure.

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2026-07-08T05:46:01.532053-07:00

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Delta expands “Basic” fare restrictions into premium cabins with Basic Business, Basic First and Basic Premium Economy

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2026-07-08T08:13:15.044918-07:00

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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: rising Middle East-linked oil prices are pressuring results, but Elliott-led changes position the carr

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2026-07-08T10:59:11.479110-07:00

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FAA issues safety alert and new guidance to prevent cockpit voice recorder (CVR) audio data loss

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2026-07-08T07:14:04.148286-07:00

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Cebu Pacific wins trademark suit against MOVE Travel (AirAsia MOVE) over Cebu Pacific and Cebgo marks Malaysia’s High Court of Malaya has ordered MOVE Travel Sdn Bhd (AirAsia MOVE) to stop using Cebu Pacific Air trademarks and the marks for its Cebgo subsidiary. The ruling is tied to trademark enforcement actions over branding and related usage.

2026-07-08T16:13:55.647800-07:00

Cebu Pacific wins trademark suit against MOVE Travel (AirAsia MOVE) over Cebu Pacific and Cebgo marks

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Korean Air issues $123.3mn yen-denominated bonds

2026-07-08T14:53:27.363212-07:00

Korean Air issues $123.3mn yen

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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: rising Middle East-linked oil prices are pressuring results, but Elliott-led changes position the carr In a company-wide mid-year update, Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said the airline is being “tested” by rising oil prices tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He added that “big business changes” pursued amid the Elliott investor campaign are designed to help Southwest manage the pressure.

2026-07-08T10:59:11.479110-07:00

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: rising Middle East-linked oil prices are pressuring results, but Elliott-led changes position the carr

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US DOT moves to relax airline fare advertising rules The US Department of Transportation is pursuing changes to relax air fare advertising rules, shifting how airlines may present pricing in sales and marketing. The move is aimed at easing compliance requirements tied to fare presentation, potentially affecting how fares are displayed during booking and comparison.

2026-07-08T08:31:49.881026-07:00

US DOT moves to relax airline fare advertising rules

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Delta expands “Basic” fare restrictions into premium cabins with Basic Business, Basic First and Basic Premium Economy Delta Air Lines has rolled out a no-frills fare layer across its premium products—including Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Delta One—using options such as Basic Business, Basic First and Basic Premium Economy. The stripped offerings reduce or remove lounge access, seat assignments, flexibility, baggage benefits and mileage earning without materially lowering headline fares.

2026-07-08T08:13:15.044918-07:00

Delta expands “Basic” fare restrictions into premium cabins with Basic Business, Basic First and Basic Premium Economy

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Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary Global Airlines, set to resume operations from London City, has revised its launch plans and will now target the Maldives instead of earlier destinations. The carrier’s renewed route focus signals a change in how it intends to restart service as it approaches resumption.

2026-07-08T08:07:56.419796-07:00

Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary

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FAA issues safety alert and new guidance to prevent cockpit voice recorder (CVR) audio data loss The FAA has issued new guidance aimed at ensuring critical cockpit voice recorder (CVR) audio is preserved for accident investigations. The safety alert focuses on preventing gaps or loss of CVR audio that can limit investigators’ ability to analyze crew actions and cockpit events after safety occurrences.

2026-07-08T07:14:04.148286-07:00

FAA issues safety alert and new guidance to prevent cockpit voice recorder (CVR) audio data loss

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Aviation’s two-speed risk market reprices as underwriters tighten terms Insurance-side market repricing is under way across two aviation risk markets, neither drawing headlines comparable to major OEM delivery misses. The shift suggests aerospace underwriters are tightening coverage and/or pricing standards, with ripple effects for how airlines manage risk in the near term.

2026-07-08T06:53:29.108019-07:00

Aviation’s two-speed risk market reprices as underwriters tighten terms

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