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Garuda Indonesia tapped to lead new state-owned airline holding in Indonesia Indonesia’s government is pushing ahead with consolidation of its state-owned airlines, designating Garuda Indonesia as the parent company for a new aviation holding group. The structure is intended to bring multiple state carriers under a single corporate umbrella and streamline ownership oversight.

2026-07-26T22:35:46.356775-07:00

Garuda Indonesia tapped to lead new state-owned airline holding in Indonesia

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Garuda Indonesia to Lead New State-Owned Airline Holding Company

2026-07-26T22:35:46.356775-07:00

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American Airlines’ earnings gap vs Delta and United widens, undermining prior guidance on narrowing performance differences American Airlines has spent the past year arguing its earnings gap with Delta and United would start closing. Instead, the gap may be widening—suggesting the carrier’s turnaround plan and operating momentum have not translated into faster profit convergence. The development reshapes expectations for competitive positioning among U.S. network carriers.

2026-07-26T22:05:52.252079-07:00

American Airlines’ earnings gap vs Delta and United widens, undermining prior guidance on narrowing performance differences

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Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit Altura Airlines has begun charter services out of Perth International as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual charter carrier. The model sources charter capacity through Maroomba Airlines and, subject to plans, is set to introduce A320 aircraft starting in 2027.

2026-07-26T17:06:50.928626-07:00

Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit

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Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links Air India and Saudia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their commercial aviation relationship. The MoU focuses on expanding strategic cooperation through codeshare agreements, aiming to deepen connectivity between the two carriers’ networks.

2026-07-26T14:44:58.517737-07:00

Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation, including codeshare-based commercial aviation links

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United CEO Scott Kirby explored a Delta merger, targeting a combined carrier controlling ~35% of U.S. domestic market United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a merger with Delta Air Lines, including calls to Delta CEO Ed Bastian and early due diligence before both sides ultimately moved away from the idea. The proposed combination would have yielded an airline controlling roughly 35% of the U.S. domestic market, raising major antitrust hurdles.

2026-07-26T14:15:14.362773-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby explored a Delta merger, targeting a combined carrier controlling ~35% of U.S. domestic market

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United Chased Delta and American. Now Airline M&A Has Stalled

2026-07-26T14:15:14.362773-07:00

United Chased Delta and Americ

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Alan Joyce defends his Qantas CEO record in new memoir, taking responsibility for COVID-era turmoil and operational failures Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has resurfaced publicly to defend his tenure and take responsibility for the airline’s tumultuous post-COVID period. His board-forced resignation nearly three years ago followed “a litany of mistakes” and operational failures that drew public backlash, according to the coverage tied to his memoir.

2026-07-26T12:05:50.609664-07:00

Alan Joyce defends his Qantas CEO record in new memoir, taking responsibility for COVID-era turmoil and operational failures

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Garuda Indonesia tapped to lead new state-owned airline holding in Indonesia

American Airlines’ earnings gap vs Delta and United widens, undermining prior guidance on narrowing performance differences

United CEO Scott Kirby explored a Delta merger, targeting a combined carrier controlling ~35% of U.S. domestic market

Altura Airlines launches Perth International charter operations as a majority Indigenous-owned virtual carrier, sourcing capacit

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