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• Sam Tabahriti
Ryanair will deploy Google’s Gemini AI tools and DeepMind models across its operations under a five-year cloud partnership. The airline said the technology will support crew scheduling and operational decision-making, expanding generative AI’s role in the management of a large, complex airline network.
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Ryanair will deploy Google’s Gemini AI tools and DeepMind models across its operations under a five-year cloud partnership. The airline said the technology will support crew scheduling and operational decision-making, expanding generative AI’s role in the management of a large, complex airline network.
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Asiana Airlines shareholders and Korean Air’s board have approved the carriers’ merger, concluding nearly six years of acquisition work and clearing the way for operational integration on Dec. 17. The combination will unite South Korea’s two largest airlines, subject to the remaining execution of the integration plan.
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Air China will operate a C919 from Beijing to Mongolia on Wednesday, marking the Chinese narrowbody’s first scheduled passenger service beyond China. The milestone expands the aircraft’s operational footprint, but COMAC continues to face significant barriers to broader international adoption and market access.
Thai Airways International reported a sharp year-on-year decline in second-quarter profit despite higher passenger revenue and reduced operations during the April-June period. The national carrier identified elevated fuel costs and continued uncertainty in the Middle East as primary risks to its near-term performance.
Nepal Airlines’ Airbus A330 aircraft face potential grounding amid maintenance, repair and overhaul delays, according to Commercial Aviation News. The disruption highlights how constrained MRO capacity can quickly affect widebody fleet availability and airline operating plans.
VietJetAir plans to begin operating at Western Sydney International Airport in the first quarter of 2027, adding the Vietnamese carrier to the airport’s developing international airline lineup. The announcement establishes a future network commitment but does not specify routes, frequencies or aircraft type.
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Air Canada lowered its full-year earnings outlook as surging jet fuel prices, driven by the Iran war, pressure the carrier’s cost base. The revision highlights the immediate financial exposure of airlines to geopolitical shocks and fuel-market volatility.
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Air Canada will sell a 25% minority stake in its Aeroplan frequent-flyer program to an investor group led by Blackstone and La Caisse for C$2.5 billion, valuing the loyalty business at C$10 billion. Air Canada will retain operational and strategic control and use proceeds for debt repayment and share buybacks.
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