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Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis

India’s Star Air says it still intends to add E190 aircraft even as the carrier faces a fuel crisis. The plan highlights how regional jet fleet decisions are being weighed against fuel-cost volatility in the current operating environment.

2026-06-11T22:56:51.582724-07:00

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European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

2026-06-11T21:27:41.637478-07:00

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EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction

2026-06-11T19:41:57.594872-07:00

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Swire Pacific Finance to issue US$600mn zero-coupon Cathay exchangeable bonds

2026-06-11T16:27:49.057059-07:00

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Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis India’s Star Air says it still intends to add E190 aircraft even as the carrier faces a fuel crisis. The plan highlights how regional jet fleet decisions are being weighed against fuel-cost volatility in the current operating environment.

2026-06-11T22:56:51.582724-07:00

Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis

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European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies The European Cockpit Association says airlines are using outsourcing agencies to hire pilots and cabin crew as non-direct employees, allowing carriers to avoid certain European labor-law obligations. The group plans a public call on regulators Friday to close the loophole.

2026-06-11T21:27:41.637478-07:00

European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

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EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction The EU is close to agreeing a long-delayed reform of air-passenger rights (EU261), but the emerging compromise has few supporters. Consumer groups, airlines and compensation-claim businesses all flag problems with the latest text, keeping legal and operational uncertainty in play.

2026-06-11T19:41:57.594872-07:00

EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction

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AirAsia X cancels A330neo orders; delays Bahrain hub

2026-06-11T19:27:15.920709-07:00

AirAsia X cancels A330neo orde

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JAL sees strong capacity growth for LCCs, boost to N America

2026-06-11T17:57:45.475528-07:00

JAL sees strong capacity growt

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Swire Pacific Finance to issue US$600mn zero-coupon Cathay exchangeable bonds Swire Pacific Finance Limited plans to issue HKD4.7 billion (US$600 million) in zero-coupon exchangeable bonds linked to Cathay Pacific shares, per a June 9, 2026 stock-exchange filing. The notes’ structure is designed to give bondholders exposure to Cathay’s equity performance.

2026-06-11T16:27:49.057059-07:00

Swire Pacific Finance to issue US$600mn zero-coupon Cathay exchangeable bonds

Skift

Canadian airlines bank on long-term U.S. upside even as U.S.-bound demand drops sharply Canadian carriers say they still see growth opportunities in the U.S., despite steep declines in U.S.-Canada travel. The stance underscores how traffic, pricing and capacity signals are diverging across North American markets, with forecasts still complicated by shifting route mix and demand distortion.

2026-06-11T12:45:16.709658-07:00

Canadian airlines bank on long-term U.S. upside even as U.S.-bound demand drops sharply

Aviation Today

AVN: Chinese aviation’s international market-share gains accelerate, signaling expanding commercial reach A new AVN editor video report, expanding on John Persinos’ presentation, argues Chinese aviation is seeing a continued surge in international market share. The briefing frames the momentum as a strategic shift in where capacity and fleet growth are landing—raising the competitive stakes for non-Chinese OEM and airline partners.

2026-06-11T12:02:51.989866-07:00

AVN: Chinese aviation’s international market-share gains accelerate, signaling expanding commercial reach

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Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis

European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction

Swire Pacific Finance to issue US$600mn zero-coupon Cathay exchangeable bonds

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