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Aer Lingus expands S26 Cork schedule with new Nice and Santiago de Compostela services

Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional will expand their Summer 2026 (S26) Cork schedule, adding two seasonal nonstops — Nice (French Riviera) and Santiago de Compostela (Galicia) — a move the carrier says makes Cork one of the airport’s biggest network growths in years.

2026-02-23T14:15:19.704598-08:00

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IBA: US low-cost carriers' revenue up as margins compress

2026-02-23T15:15:50.746297-08:00

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Virgin Australia leads Australian carriers in January punctuality, BITRE data shows

2026-02-23T14:15:19.485528-08:00

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Canadian North to wet‑lease Lockheed L‑100‑30 Hercules to boost northern cargo operations

2026-02-23T13:50:35.640377-08:00

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IBA: US low-cost carriers' revenue up as margins compress IBA analysis finds US low-cost carriers growing revenue while operating margins shrink, creating a widening gap between top-line growth and profitability across the sector. The report flags mounting pressure on ULCC economics and raises questions about consolidation and sustainability of current business models.

2026-02-23T15:15:50.746297-08:00

IBA: US low-cost carriers' revenue up as margins compress

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Aer Lingus expands S26 Cork schedule with new Nice and Santiago de Compostela services Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional will expand their Summer 2026 (S26) Cork schedule, adding two seasonal nonstops — Nice (French Riviera) and Santiago de Compostela (Galicia) — a move the carrier says makes Cork one of the airport’s biggest network growths in years.

2026-02-23T14:15:19.704598-08:00

Aer Lingus expands S26 Cork schedule with new Nice and Santiago de Compostela services

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Virgin Australia leads Australian carriers in January punctuality, BITRE data shows Virgin Australia opened 2026 strongly, posting the best on‑time performance among major Australian carriers in January, according to BITRE. The monthly ranking places Virgin ahead of its domestic rivals on a key operational metric at the start of the year.

2026-02-23T14:15:19.485528-08:00

Virgin Australia leads Australian carriers in January punctuality, BITRE data shows

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Canadian North to wet‑lease Lockheed L‑100‑30 Hercules to boost northern cargo operations Canadian North will wet‑lease a Lockheed L‑100‑30 Hercules to bolster cargo capacity across its northern network, providing larger payload and rugged performance for remote runway operations. The move addresses seasonal demand and infrastructure constraints that challenge logistics across Canada’s North.

2026-02-23T13:50:35.640377-08:00

Canadian North to wet‑lease Lockheed L‑100‑30 Hercules to boost northern cargo operations

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Volaris suspends Costa Rica routes over high taxes Volaris has suspended scheduled routes to Costa Rica, citing high local taxes as the reason for the service withdrawal. The move removes low‑cost carrier capacity from the market and underscores the impact of taxation and regulatory costs on short‑haul network economics in the region.

2026-02-23T13:02:08.473969-08:00

Volaris suspends Costa Rica routes over high taxes

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Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened A row of exit seats on a Batik Air Boeing 737 collapsed backward during takeoff, slamming into the row behind; no injuries were reported and a passenger narrowly avoided harm. Authorities have opened an investigation amid concerns about maintenance and safety standards at the Lion Air–owned carrier.

2026-02-23T11:53:16.898055-08:00

Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened

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Magnifica Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321-200NX US startup Magnifica Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321‑200NX, ch‑aviation reports. The aircraft—Magnifica's first A321‑200NX—serves as the opening unit in the carrier's planned narrowbody fleet build, delivered this month to support regulatory and commercial preparations to commence scheduled operations.

2026-02-23T11:14:25.252997-08:00

Magnifica Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321-200NX

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Brazil's MODERN Logistics to fuel expansion with Boeing 737-800s MODERN Logistics, a Brazilian freight/logistics operator, plans to expand capacity by adding Boeing 737-800s to its fleet, targeting accelerated network growth and higher cargo throughput. Details on timing and numbers were not disclosed.

2026-02-23T10:36:49.684848-08:00

Brazil's MODERN Logistics to fuel expansion with Boeing 737-800s

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Aer Lingus expands S26 Cork schedule with new Nice and Santiago de Compostela services

IBA: US low-cost carriers' revenue up as margins compress

Virgin Australia leads Australian carriers in January punctuality, BITRE data shows

Canadian North to wet‑lease Lockheed L‑100‑30 Hercules to boost northern cargo operations

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