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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

A UK court has ordered SpiceJet to pay about $8 million to an engine lessor for unpaid rent and maintenance on three engines after the carrier failed to contest claims. The judgment underscores the strength of English courts for lessors and imposes a clear legal obligation on the cash‑strapped airline.

2026-04-09T06:12:25.205731-07:00

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Wizz Air to open Turin base in September, launching seven routes across Spain and Italy

2026-04-09T06:17:28.956855-07:00

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American raises checked-bag fees, tightens Basic Economy as carriers pass on fuel costs

2026-04-09T06:17:21.588170-07:00

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Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

2026-04-09T06:36:09.299304-07:00

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Skift: Travel Health Index Flatlines in February 2026, Signalling Early Weakness in Demand Skift’s Travel Health Index shows the global travel recovery that began 2026 stalled by February, with the index essentially flatlining and indicating early weakening in air travel demand. The datapoint marks a pause in momentum from year-start bookings and travel activity across regions.

2026-04-09T06:38:42.049829-07:00

Skift: Travel Health Index Flatlines in February 2026, Signalling Early Weakness in Demand

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Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet Burrana has completed fleetwide installation of its RISE Power + PSS solution across Jetstar's Boeing 787 fleet. The retrofit equips Jetstar's 787s with Burrana's integrated power distribution and passenger service system, standardizing cabin systems and supporting commonization across the carrier's widebody fleet.

2026-04-09T06:36:09.299304-07:00

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

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Wizz Air to open Turin base in September, launching seven routes across Spain and Italy Wizz Air will open a new base at Turin in September, stationing aircraft there to operate seven routes across Spain and Italy. The move creates a permanent operational presence in Piedmont and expands the carrier's short‑haul network from northern Italy.

2026-04-09T06:17:28.956855-07:00

Wizz Air to open Turin base in September, launching seven routes across Spain and Italy

CNBC

American raises checked-bag fees, tightens Basic Economy as carriers pass on fuel costs American Airlines raised checked-bag fees and tightened Basic Economy restrictions as it joins Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue in shifting higher jet-fuel and operating costs onto passengers. The moves make baggage more expensive for lowest-fare customers and shrink Basic Economy allowances.

2026-04-09T06:17:21.588170-07:00

American raises checked-bag fees, tightens Basic Economy as carriers pass on fuel costs

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Malta inactivates JetMagic’s Air Operator Certificate Malta's civil aviation regulator has marked the Air Operator Certificate of start‑up carrier JetMagic inactive, removing its authorization to conduct commercial air transport. The action halts any planned operations and requires the carrier to address regulator findings before the AOC can be reinstated.

2026-04-09T06:17:20.773870-07:00

Malta inactivates JetMagic’s Air Operator Certificate

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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance A UK court has ordered SpiceJet to pay about $8 million to an engine lessor for unpaid rent and maintenance on three engines after the carrier failed to contest claims. The judgment underscores the strength of English courts for lessors and imposes a clear legal obligation on the cash‑strapped airline.

2026-04-09T06:12:25.205731-07:00

UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

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airBaltic appoints Seabury as strategic adviser amid market headwinds airBaltic has appointed consultancy Seabury as a strategic adviser to help steer the airline through intensified market headwinds. The engagement will support the carrier in executing priorities it outlined earlier this year, including strategic and operational planning to bolster resilience in a challenging commercial environment.

2026-04-09T05:56:31.901523-07:00

airBaltic appoints Seabury as strategic adviser amid market headwinds

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Moment launches ISP-independent in‑flight Wi‑Fi portal to give airlines full control Moment has launched a next‑generation, ISP‑independent in‑flight Wi‑Fi portal designed to give airlines full control over onboard connectivity. The platform lets carriers govern connectivity services and passenger access independent of a single satellite ISP, aiming to centralize management and policy across fleets.

2026-04-09T05:06:53.040265-07:00

Moment launches ISP-independent in‑flight Wi‑Fi portal to give airlines full control

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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

Wizz Air to open Turin base in September, launching seven routes across Spain and Italy

American raises checked-bag fees, tightens Basic Economy as carriers pass on fuel costs

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

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