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• Vanja Popovic
Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal said the Nairobi-based carrier expects to have all of its currently grounded aircraft back in service by early 2027. The timeline signals a prolonged fleet-availability constraint for KQ as it works to restore capacity across its network.
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Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal said the Nairobi-based carrier expects to have all of its currently grounded aircraft back in service by early 2027. The timeline signals a prolonged fleet-availability constraint for KQ as it works to restore capacity across its network.
Russia’s top court has ruled against iFly Airlines in a legal case involving an Airbus A330. The decision adds a new judicial development to the carrier’s A330-related situation, although the available reporting does not specify the ruling’s financial or operational consequences.
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft through late third quarter of 2026, prolonging an aviation restriction between the neighboring countries. The decision maintains existing constraints on airline operations and overflight access, with implications for network planning, routing, and regional connectivity.
IndiGo’s website was unavailable for flight bookings on Friday, displaying a “no data available” message to users. The disruption was the second to affect India’s largest airline in the same week, raising questions about the reliability of a critical customer-facing sales channel.
Vietnam’s government has ordered an urgent review of aircraft safety after a Vietnam Airlines aircraft was involved in a close call at Munich Airport last weekend. Hanoi is also seeking closer coordination with German authorities as investigators examine the circumstances of the incident.
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines plans to establish a new operating base at Kaohsiung International Airport in the first quarter of 2027. The move would expand the carrier’s presence in southern Taiwan and potentially support future network growth from the region.
AirAsia will suspend its A330 service between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, citing increased cost pressures, softer demand and the need to align its network with a reduced widebody fleet. Capacity will be redirected toward Melbourne and Perth as part of a broader network recalibration.
Former bidders for Asiana Airlines are disputing the breakdown of an attempted takeover, underscoring continued uncertainty around the carrier’s ownership and restructuring prospects. The available reporting does not provide further detail on the parties’ claims or the consequences for Asiana’s operations.
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