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Soroush Air begins revenue operations, signaling renewed commercial capacity from Iran amid conflict-linked constraints

Iranian carrier Soroush Air has launched revenue operations, moving from earlier non-revenue activity to scheduled commercial service. The step comes as Iran’s aviation environment continues to be shaped by the regional conflict and related restrictions affecting airline network planning and access.

2026-06-12T01:58:30.720712-07:00

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Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air

2026-06-12T01:13:03.913262-07:00

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European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

2026-06-11T21:27:41.637478-07:00

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Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis

2026-06-11T22:56:51.582724-07:00

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Soroush Air begins revenue operations, signaling renewed commercial capacity from Iran amid conflict-linked constraints Iranian carrier Soroush Air has launched revenue operations, moving from earlier non-revenue activity to scheduled commercial service. The step comes as Iran’s aviation environment continues to be shaped by the regional conflict and related restrictions affecting airline network planning and access.

2026-06-12T01:58:30.720712-07:00

Soroush Air begins revenue operations, signaling renewed commercial capacity from Iran amid conflict-linked constraints

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Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air Pakistan’s government has approved expanded operating permissions for start-up South Air, clearing the carrier to broaden its commercial activity. The move signals official support for new entrant growth in Pakistan’s airline market and will affect how South Air scales its routes and capacity plans.

2026-06-12T01:13:03.913262-07:00

Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air

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Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis India’s Star Air says it still intends to add E190 aircraft even as the carrier faces a fuel crisis. The plan highlights how regional jet fleet decisions are being weighed against fuel-cost volatility in the current operating environment.

2026-06-11T22:56:51.582724-07:00

Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis

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European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies The European Cockpit Association says airlines are using outsourcing agencies to hire pilots and cabin crew as non-direct employees, allowing carriers to avoid certain European labor-law obligations. The group plans a public call on regulators Friday to close the loophole.

2026-06-11T21:27:41.637478-07:00

European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

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EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction The EU is close to agreeing a long-delayed reform of air-passenger rights (EU261), but the emerging compromise has few supporters. Consumer groups, airlines and compensation-claim businesses all flag problems with the latest text, keeping legal and operational uncertainty in play.

2026-06-11T19:41:57.594872-07:00

EU nears compromise on long-delayed EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid split stakeholder reaction

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AirAsia X cancels A330neo orders; delays Bahrain hub

2026-06-11T19:27:15.920709-07:00

AirAsia X cancels A330neo orde

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JAL sees strong capacity growth for LCCs, boost to N America

2026-06-11T17:57:45.475528-07:00

JAL sees strong capacity growt

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Swire Pacific Finance to issue US$600mn zero-coupon Cathay exchangeable bonds Swire Pacific Finance Limited plans to issue HKD4.7 billion (US$600 million) in zero-coupon exchangeable bonds linked to Cathay Pacific shares, per a June 9, 2026 stock-exchange filing. The notes’ structure is designed to give bondholders exposure to Cathay’s equity performance.

2026-06-11T16:27:49.057059-07:00

Swire Pacific Finance to issue US$600mn zero-coupon Cathay exchangeable bonds

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Soroush Air begins revenue operations, signaling renewed commercial capacity from Iran amid conflict-linked constraints

Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air

European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis

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