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IndiGo now expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-900s in the second quarter of 2028, revising its previous estimate of 2027. The delay shifts the planned arrival of the Indian carrier’s widebody aircraft by at least a year.
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ITA Airways is facing backlash over plans to cut 226 jobs, putting workforce reductions at the center of scrutiny of the Italian carrier. The available report does not specify which roles are affected or the company’s rationale, leaving the scale and operational implications of the cuts unclear.
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IndiGo now expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-900s in the second quarter of 2028, revising its previous estimate of 2027. The delay shifts the planned arrival of the Indian carrier’s widebody aircraft by at least a year.
Polaris Airlines (PAP) has opened ticket sales and outlined its initial route network ahead of its planned Nov. 5, 2026 operational debut. The airline’s first passenger flight is scheduled to link Chisinau International with Istanbul Airport; the announcement provides no fleet or capacity details.
Mauritius’ Cabinet has approved dismantling state-owned Airport Holdings Ltd and creating two operating entities: an aviation group led by Air Mauritius and an airport operations business led by Airports of Mauritius. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 30, 2026.
Alliance Airlines is considering Boeing 737s or Airbus A320s to meet demand for larger aircraft in its fly-in, fly-out and charter operations, chief executive Steven Greenway told Australian Aviation. The carrier has not announced a selection or commitment to either aircraft type.
S7 Airlines began twice-weekly flights between Novosibirsk and Malé on Oct. 30, 2026, routing the service through Termez, Uzbekistan, for a technical stop. The new connection links a Siberian city with the Maldives while adding an Uzbekistan stop to the itinerary.
Sunlight Air has postponed plans for an international venture and a move into jet operations. The available report does not specify the revised timing or give further details on the plans.
JCAS Airways is seeking a licence to operate in Japan but has pushed its planned launch to 2028. The revised timeline puts the airline’s entry into the market further out, with licensing and launch timing the key disclosed milestones.
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