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• Graham Rapier
Transat A.T. has obtained an additional C$250 million in federal aid after higher fuel and labor costs pushed the parent of Air Transat into a fiscal third-quarter loss. The suspension of Cuba service has cost the company about US$84 million over nine months, prompting the carrier to hold capacity flat.
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Transat A.T. has obtained an additional C$250 million in federal aid after higher fuel and labor costs pushed the parent of Air Transat into a fiscal third-quarter loss. The suspension of Cuba service has cost the company about US$84 million over nine months, prompting the carrier to hold capacity flat.
Wizz Air plans to use only 11 of the 47 Airbus A321XLRs it acquired for their extended range, with the remainder operating like standard A321neos. The closure of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has reduced the airline’s network of routes long enough to justify the aircraft’s six- to eight-hour capability.
Guinée Atlantique Airlines has been proclaimed Guinea’s new flag carrier, giving the airline the country’s designated national-carrier role. The announcement marks a notable development in Guinea’s commercial aviation landscape.
Qatar Airways will expand its winter 2026/27 network beyond 170 destinations, adding new routes, restoring service in selected markets and increasing frequencies across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East through its Doha hub.
Emirates will deploy a retrofitted Airbus A380 on flights EK071 and EK072 between Dubai and Paris from October 25, 2026. The aircraft will bring the airline’s Premium Economy cabin and latest product and service offering to the route, completing its rollout across French gateways.
Ryanair is asking the European Commission to postpone full implementation of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System until at least April 2027. The request follows the expiration on September 6 of a temporary relaxation period governing the system’s application at external EU borders.
Algeria has barred all civilian and military aircraft registered in the United Arab Emirates from its airspace after severing diplomatic ties with the Gulf nation. The restriction affects UAE carriers and military operators, with potential consequences for overflight access and flight planning.
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flydubai will launch dedicated freighter operations on Oct. 1, 2026, using three Boeing 737-800 freighters wet-leased from Solitair. Each aircraft will offer 23,000 kilograms of payload, with Dubai World Central serving as the cargo hub.
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