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Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group for about $845m to build end-to-end Nordic travel

Norwegian Air Shuttle has agreed to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) for 7.94bn Swedish krona (~$843–$845m), creating a Nordic travel platform spanning tour operations, charter aviation, and 26 hotels. The deal adds NLTG’s brands—Ving, Spies, Tjæreborg, Globetrotter and Sunclass Airlines—to Norwegian and Widerøe.

2026-06-16T03:32:55.344332-07:00

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Air France opens applications for its fully funded Cadet Pilot Program (June 15–July 31, 2026)

2026-06-16T03:04:02.575690-07:00

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Beond says it has cleared all overdue staff pay after two-month payroll delay, with summer scheduled flying paused

2026-06-15T22:04:24.217310-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

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Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group for about $845m to build end-to-end Nordic travel Norwegian Air Shuttle has agreed to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) for 7.94bn Swedish krona (~$843–$845m), creating a Nordic travel platform spanning tour operations, charter aviation, and 26 hotels. The deal adds NLTG’s brands—Ving, Spies, Tjæreborg, Globetrotter and Sunclass Airlines—to Norwegian and Widerøe.

2026-06-16T03:32:55.344332-07:00

Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group for about $845m to build end-to-end Nordic travel

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Air France opens applications for its fully funded Cadet Pilot Program (June 15–July 31, 2026) Air France has launched a new recruitment campaign for its Cadet Program, inviting aspiring pilots to apply for a training course funded entirely by the airline. Applications opened on June 15, 2026, and will close July 31, 2026.

2026-06-16T03:04:02.575690-07:00

Air France opens applications for its fully funded Cadet Pilot Program (June 15–July 31, 2026)

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Turkish Airlines Chairman Murat Şeker maps a profitability-first growth path toward an 800-aircraft fleet Turkish Airlines chairman Murat Şeker outlines a strategy focused on profitability alongside scale as the carrier positions for fleet growth toward the 800-aircraft level. The comments frame growth planning as a disciplined response to market conditions rather than pure capacity expansion.

2026-06-16T02:18:21.808464-07:00

Turkish Airlines Chairman Murat Şeker maps a profitability-first growth path toward an 800-aircraft fleet

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Yemenia aircraft destruction cost estimated at $147 million Reporting pegs the total cost of the destroyed Yemenia aircraft at $147 million, underscoring the financial exposure airlines face when aircraft losses are tied to conflict-linked events. The figure frames the likely scale of claims and recovery issues for insurers and operators.

2026-06-15T23:18:19.021495-07:00

Yemenia aircraft destruction cost estimated at $147 million

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Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service Vietnam Airlines has launched its inaugural nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam, marking a step-up in Vietnam–Europe connectivity. The start of this direct long-haul route signals renewed network ambition as carriers compete for premium and transfer demand across Europe’s hub airports.

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service

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Lebanon’s MEA targets 2H26 for first A330neo and A321XLR entries Middle East Airlines (MEA) expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A330neo and first A321XLR in the second half of 2026, signaling a dual-track widebody and long-range narrowbody upgrade. The plan places MEA alongside the growing set of carriers rolling out A321XLR services for thin, extended-range routes.

2026-06-15T22:32:39.707708-07:00

Lebanon’s MEA targets 2H26 for first A330neo and A321XLR entries

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Beond says it has cleared all overdue staff pay after two-month payroll delay, with summer scheduled flying paused Beond, the all-business-class carrier based in the Maldives, disclosed via internal correspondence that it was two months behind on staff salaries as of June 4, later stating it has now settled all outstanding pay. The airline said it paused scheduled Maldives service for the summer and asked crews to continue flying charters to secure funding, citing Middle East conditions including the Iran war.

2026-06-15T22:04:24.217310-07:00

Beond says it has cleared all overdue staff pay after two-month payroll delay, with summer scheduled flying paused

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AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City AVi8 Air Capital plans to launch a branded ACMI franchise airline, Avi8 Airways, stationing it at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The operator will provide additional wet-lease capacity in Southeast Asia using An A320-200 fleet and A321-200 (P2F) aircraft.

2026-06-15T20:22:24.395556-07:00

AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

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Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group for about $845m to build end-to-end Nordic travel

Air France opens applications for its fully funded Cadet Pilot Program (June 15–July 31, 2026)

Beond says it has cleared all overdue staff pay after two-month payroll delay, with summer scheduled flying paused

Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service

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