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Ethiopian Airlines converts options to firm orders for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines say the carrier has exercised original contract options and converted them into firm orders for six additional 787-9s. The move supports Ethiopian’s long-haul expansion from Addis Ababa to destinations across Africa, the U.S., Europe and Asia.

2026-04-20T17:58:10.243841-07:00

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

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China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s

2026-04-20T22:11:42.723673-07:00

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Southwest 737s narrowly avoided collision over Nashville after ATC-directed go-around put aircraft on crossing paths (BNA)

2026-04-20T13:51:24.220894-07:00

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Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity secures aviation operator certificate (AOC) Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity has secured an aviation operator certificate (AOC). The certification milestone positions the carrier to launch or expand commercial flight operations within Mongolia, subject to subsequent regulatory and operational steps.

2026-04-20T23:49:13.987291-07:00

Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity secures aviation operator certificate (AOC)

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China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s China Express Airlines will reallocate CNY925 million (USD135.7 million) from proceeds of its 2022 private share placement to acquire five COMAC C909 regional jets. The funding move links capital sourcing to fleet expansion plans centered on the C909 program’s commercial availability.

2026-04-20T22:11:42.723673-07:00

China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is weighing a fleet add focused on long-haul capability ahead of a targeted move into Europe. At Routes Asia 2026, commercial director Turbold Tserenkhuu said the carrier is considering leasing two Airbus A321-200NX(LR) (A321LR) aircraft and two A330-200s.

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

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Chinese carriers cut Australia-to-Europe capacity, reshaping transpacific routing as demand and network trade-offs tighten Chinese airlines are reducing flights between Australia and Europe, according to ch-aviation, as carriers rebalance schedules to manage demand, cost, and routing efficiency. The move shifts capacity away from Australia-Europe connectivity toward alternative network structures across their broader long-haul system.

2026-04-20T20:52:25.920296-07:00

Chinese carriers cut Australia-to-Europe capacity, reshaping transpacific routing as demand and network trade-offs tighten

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Fiji Airways trims Funafuti and Brisbane services as Middle East conflict drives Jet A fuel shortages Fiji Airways has cut seat availability to and from Funafuti after Tuvalu declared a state of emergency over critical fuel shortages, including reducing Nadi–Brisbane flights (except 02 May 2026). The carrier is also cutting capacity on a temporary Nadi–Dallas Fort Worth plan using its Airbus A350 as fuel costs surge.

2026-04-20T18:35:03.295204-07:00

Fiji Airways trims Funafuti and Brisbane services as Middle East conflict drives Jet A fuel shortages

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Ethiopian Airlines converts options to firm orders for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines say the carrier has exercised original contract options and converted them into firm orders for six additional 787-9s. The move supports Ethiopian’s long-haul expansion from Addis Ababa to destinations across Africa, the U.S., Europe and Asia.

2026-04-20T17:58:10.243841-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines converts options to firm orders for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Bloomberg

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Alaska Air Group suspends 2026 profit guidance after Q1 2026 net loss; sky-high jet-fuel costs tied to Middle East uncertainty Alaska Air Group reported a first-quarter 2026 net loss of $193 million (-$1.69/diluted share) on $3.3 billion revenue, then suspended its 2026 full-year profit forecast as fuel-price volatility linked to the Middle East clouded the outlook. Liquidity was increased to $2.9 billion after the quarter’s close.

2026-04-20T15:34:48.802075-07:00

Alaska Air Group suspends 2026 profit guidance after Q1 2026 net loss; sky-high jet-fuel costs tied to Middle East uncertainty

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Southwest 737s narrowly avoided collision over Nashville after ATC-directed go-around put aircraft on crossing paths (BNA) Southwest aircraft came within about 500 feet of one another over Nashville International Airport (BNA) after a go-around maneuver, with pilots forced into emergency evasive action to avoid a collision. Reports attribute the conflict to an air traffic controller instruction error that set one plane on a path toward the other.

2026-04-20T13:51:24.220894-07:00

Southwest 737s narrowly avoided collision over Nashville after ATC-directed go-around put aircraft on crossing paths (BNA)

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Ethiopian Airlines converts options to firm orders for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s

Southwest 737s narrowly avoided collision over Nashville after ATC-directed go-around put aircraft on crossing paths (BNA)

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