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El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv–Buenos Aires service in May with state subsidy

EL AL says it will begin ticket sales in May for a twice-weekly nonstop route between Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion (TLV) and Buenos Aires’ Ministro Pistarini (EZE), aimed at restoring the long-absent South America connection. The service is backed by a $5.4 million state subsidy and will operate as 2x weekly direct flights.

2026-04-19T21:42:16.666592-07:00

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

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Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet-fuel crunch

2026-04-20T01:30:27.023075-07:00

Reuters

IATA warns of Europe summer flight cancellations risk as jet-fuel shortage fears spread

2026-04-19T21:58:26.917279-07:00

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana Air Astana Group has introduced a second full-flight simulator at its Flight Training Centre in Astana to expand Airbus A320 training capacity. The move increases the airline’s ability to support A320 operations through greater simulator availability for pilot instruction and recurring training.

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

politico.eu

Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet-fuel crunch Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s successor Friedrich Merz has convened the country’s security council to coordinate rapid responses to an emerging jet-fuel shortage risk. The expert group was formed last year to align government and stakeholders on fast-moving major-threat scenarios affecting aviation fuel supply.

2026-04-20T01:30:27.023075-07:00

Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet-fuel crunch

Bloomberg

AirAsia explores Deutsche-led $230m private debt via 18-month revenue bond backed by route ticket sales AirAsia is testing investor demand for a Deutsche Bank–underwritten, $230 million private-debt transaction structured as an 18-month revenue bond backed by ticket sales across several routes. Deutsche has fully funded the deal and is syndicating it to selected banks and funds.

2026-04-19T23:01:42.065686-07:00

AirAsia explores Deutsche-led $230m private debt via 18-month revenue bond backed by route ticket sales

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Gulf Air and Texel Air restart operations from Bahrain Gulf Air and Texel Air are restarting operations from Bahrain, signaling a return of airlift capacity in and out of the Bahrain market for both scheduled and charter/cargo activity. The update lands after earlier regional airspace and operational disruptions tied to Iran-related strike risk.

2026-04-19T22:30:21.143181-07:00

Gulf Air and Texel Air restart operations from Bahrain

Reuters

IATA warns of Europe summer flight cancellations risk as jet-fuel shortage fears spread IATA has warned that jet-fuel availability could force flight cancellations across Europe from late May, with the risk concentrated ahead of the busy summer travel season. While TUI says no immediate disruptions are expected for UK May 1 departures, Ireland’s tourism and connectivity are bracing for potential fallout.

2026-04-19T21:58:26.917279-07:00

IATA warns of Europe summer flight cancellations risk as jet-fuel shortage fears spread

Aviacionline

El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv–Buenos Aires service in May with state subsidy EL AL says it will begin ticket sales in May for a twice-weekly nonstop route between Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion (TLV) and Buenos Aires’ Ministro Pistarini (EZE), aimed at restoring the long-absent South America connection. The service is backed by a $5.4 million state subsidy and will operate as 2x weekly direct flights.

2026-04-19T21:42:16.666592-07:00

El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv–Buenos Aires service in May with state subsidy

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ANA warned over Boeing 767-300 maintenance lapses All Nippon Airways has been warned regarding maintenance lapses involving its Boeing 767-300 fleet. The action spotlights compliance and airworthiness management risks tied to airline maintenance processes, with potential knock-on effects for fleet availability and operational reliability if issues persist.

2026-04-19T19:56:03.388231-07:00

ANA warned over Boeing 767-300 maintenance lapses

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Malaysia Aviation Group secures 60-day credit line for aviation fees as Middle East disruptions pressure 2025 profit performance Malaysia Aviation Group has obtained a 60-day credit facility covering aviation fees, seeking short-term liquidity support. The group also reported that while 2025 profits more than doubled, Middle East-driven fuel and route disruptions are now creating financial pressure as it continues new Asia route plans and major fleet renewal efforts.

2026-04-19T19:16:11.614582-07:00

Malaysia Aviation Group secures 60-day credit line for aviation fees as Middle East disruptions pressure 2025 profit performance

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El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv–Buenos Aires service in May with state subsidy

Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet-fuel crunch

IATA warns of Europe summer flight cancellations risk as jet-fuel shortage fears spread

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