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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
IndiGo is in early-stage negotiations with Embraer for 100 regional jets, with options for about 50 additional aircraft, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions. The talks build on the airline’s earlier evaluation of regional aircraft to complement its Airbus narrowbody fleet.
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VietJet plans to pay about $250 million in the coming days to settle a legal dispute over four leased planes, according to people familiar with the matter. The planned payment follows British court orders freezing the airline’s dealings in assets outside Vietnam.
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IndiGo is in early-stage negotiations with Embraer for 100 regional jets, with options for about 50 additional aircraft, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions. The talks build on the airline’s earlier evaluation of regional aircraft to complement its Airbus narrowbody fleet.
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Singapore Airlines will spend more than S$2 billion (about $1.6 billion) to upgrade long-haul cabins across its Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A350 fleets, including new seats and larger double-bed suites. The rollout is scheduled to begin in 2027 as rivals invest in premium cabins.
China Eastern Airlines will extend CNY20 billion ($3 billion) in perpetual debt financing from controlling shareholder China Eastern Air Holding for another three years, the airline said in a Nov. 4 filing. The extension maintains a major source of shareholder-provided funding for the carrier.
Korean Air is scheduled to close its acquisition of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service on Nov. 4, 2026, after securing regulatory approval. The $579 million deal would give the airline full ownership of the catering and duty-free services business.
Nauru Airlines has wet leased capacity on the Airbus A319-100, according to ch-aviation. The available report does not identify the lessor, lease duration, number of aircraft or intended routes, limiting visibility into the arrangement’s scale and operational purpose.
The Samoan government is again assessing whether members of the country’s diaspora would invest in a proposed relaunch of Samoa Airways’ jet operations, according to an official statement issued Nov. 2, 2026. The statement indicates the funding effort remains at the stage of gauging investor interest.
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