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• Baiju Kalesh, Mihir Mishra
Tata Sons’ board has approved more than ₹10,000 crore in potential capital for Air India, with funding tied to business cases from the airline and other group companies. The support comes as Air India and its owners confront substantial losses and the demands of the carrier’s transformation.
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The UK-based carrier is pursuing a more prominent stock-exchange listing, citing strong growth and sustained demand for air travel. The move would increase the company’s visibility in public markets as it positions itself for continued expansion.
Japan Airlines and Korean Air have signed a memorandum of understanding and joint declaration to expand their partnership, which dates to the early 1960s. The carriers plan to build on existing codeshare and loyalty-program cooperation through a broader strategic relationship, although specific new commercial initiatives were not disclosed.
American Airlines has begun commercial service with the first Boeing 777-300ER retrofitted with its Flagship Suites, featuring what it describes as the most premium seating on any U.S. carrier aircraft. The aircraft’s first flight operated September 2 from New York JFK to Buenos Aires EZE.
Tata Sons’ board has approved more than ₹10,000 crore in potential capital for Air India, with funding tied to business cases from the airline and other group companies. The support comes as Air India and its owners confront substantial losses and the demands of the carrier’s transformation.
Bangladesh’s government will investigate aircraft procurement deals involving Biman Bangladesh Airlines, putting the carrier’s fleet-planning decisions and past transactions under official scrutiny. The review could affect accountability for procurement processes and provide clarity on the state-owned airline’s approach to future fleet renewal.
American Airlines has raised the stakes in the premium-cabin race with a newly refurbished 777-300ER, positioning the widebody as a flagship for its premium offering. The aircraft’s refurbishment highlights the role of onboard product investments in airline differentiation and the passenger experience.
Swire has accelerated the reduction of its holding in Cathay Pacific, bringing its stake to 39.2%. The transaction reshapes the ownership profile of one of Asia’s major airlines, making the latest change in Swire’s long-standing investment a closely watched corporate development.
China’s Spring Airlines plans to issue as much as CNY10 billion ($1.5 billion) in corporate bonds, with maturities of up to five years. The offering remains subject to shareholder approval and registration with the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
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