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Aero K cuts routes and launches voluntary unpaid leave after Middle East-linked fuel cost spike

South Korea’s Aero K has launched a voluntary unpaid leave programme, citing route cuts driven by higher fuel costs tied to the Middle East conflict. The move signals cost-reduction pressure on capacity decisions as the fuel shock continues to affect airline economics.

2026-04-23T18:58:00.558532-07:00

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Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

2026-04-23T16:49:40.952540-07:00

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Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld, becoming the alliance’s 15th member and adding Honolulu to the network

2026-04-22T15:23:44.349021-07:00

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EU Court dashes Lufthansa bid to restore COVID-era €6bn state-aid approval

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

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Aero K cuts routes and launches voluntary unpaid leave after Middle East-linked fuel cost spike South Korea’s Aero K has launched a voluntary unpaid leave programme, citing route cuts driven by higher fuel costs tied to the Middle East conflict. The move signals cost-reduction pressure on capacity decisions as the fuel shock continues to affect airline economics.

2026-04-23T18:58:00.558532-07:00

Aero K cuts routes and launches voluntary unpaid leave after Middle East-linked fuel cost spike

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Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026 Philippine Airlines says it will not defer five Airbus A350-1000 deliveries in 2026, nor four A320-200/A321-200N deliveries, expecting aircraft to arrive roughly on time. The statement, attributed to president Richard Nuttall, was made during an on-stage interview at Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore in late March 2026.

2026-04-23T16:49:40.952540-07:00

Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

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Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access AEGEAN has announced a new codeshare partnership with Air China, aimed at expanding connectivity for both carriers’ customers across Asia. The agreement is positioned as improving end-to-end network access and travel options for guests flying on either airline.

2026-04-23T15:34:19.635063-07:00

Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access

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Hainan Airlines adds funding and provides guarantees to support its subsidiaries Hainan Airlines is boosting its group structure by adding capital and issuing guarantees for its subsidiaries, according to a newly reported company action covered in Commercial Aviation News. The move signals continued internal support for downstream operating entities as they support the carrier’s broader growth plans.

2026-04-23T15:25:03.297155-07:00

Hainan Airlines adds funding and provides guarantees to support its subsidiaries

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Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond China’s Air Central (China) secured an exemption from the US Department of Transportation authorizing it to operate both scheduled and non-scheduled freight services. The approval covers cargo flying from China into the United States and further onward, expanding direct airfreight connectivity under a specific US regulatory carve-out.

2026-04-23T12:34:54.685235-07:00

Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond

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EU Court dashes Lufthansa bid to restore COVID-era €6bn state-aid approval The European Court of Justice has upheld the annulment of Germany’s COVID-19 recapitalisation of Lufthansa, ruling the €6 billion state-aid approval breached EU competition rules. Lufthansa’s attempt to overturn the European Commission decision has failed, leaving Ryanair’s push for repayment aligned with the court’s outcome.

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

EU Court dashes Lufthansa bid to restore COVID-era €6bn state-aid approval

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Turkish Airlines orders 10 Cessna Skyhawks to expand flight academy pilot training Turkish Airlines has ordered 10 additional Cessna Skyhawk aircraft for its flight academy, aimed at training and supporting the next generation of fleet pilots. The move underscores the carrier’s continued investment in dedicated pilot development capacity.

2026-04-23T08:24:46.735790-07:00

Turkish Airlines orders 10 Cessna Skyhawks to expand flight academy pilot training

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BARIG adds Nippon Cargo Airlines to expand cargo segment network BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has welcomed Nippon Cargo Airlines as its newest member in the air cargo market segment. Nippon Cargo Airlines is Japan’s only all-cargo carrier, currently connecting Tokyo and Frankfurt am Main with two weekly flights.

2026-04-23T02:35:09.752055-07:00

BARIG adds Nippon Cargo Airlines to expand cargo segment network

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Aero K cuts routes and launches voluntary unpaid leave after Middle East-linked fuel cost spike

Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld, becoming the alliance’s 15th member and adding Honolulu to the network

EU Court dashes Lufthansa bid to restore COVID-era €6bn state-aid approval

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