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Japan Airlines is adding new operational countermeasures as severe lightning, heat and torrential rain affect aviation, while introducing an Aerowash AW3 collaborative aircraft-washing robot at Narita Airport. The program-controlled system is described as Japan’s first of its kind deployed by a domestic airline.
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Japan Airlines is adding new operational countermeasures as severe lightning, heat and torrential rain affect aviation, while introducing an Aerowash AW3 collaborative aircraft-washing robot at Narita Airport. The program-controlled system is described as Japan’s first of its kind deployed by a domestic airline.
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs criticized the financial burden of airBaltic during a parliamentary session on legislation approving urgent interim funding. His comments come as lawmakers consider the state’s role in supporting the airline while debating whether continued government involvement is appropriate.
Aeroflot is reportedly poised to sign an agreement for 90 additional MC-21-310 aircraft, adding to its planned fleet of Russia’s domestically developed narrowbody jet. The potential transaction would represent a significant increase in Aeroflot’s commitment to the MC-21 program and its future fleet strategy.
Uzbekistan-based FlyOne Asia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, adding the larger A320neo family variant to its fleet. The aircraft’s arrival marks a fleet milestone for the carrier as it develops its operating platform in the Central Asian market.
SpiceJet has suspended operations of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as the airline grapples with a capacity crunch. The move underscores the immediate operational impact of constrained fleet availability and raises questions about how the carrier will manage its network and near-term capacity requirements.
AirAsia X will launch its first codeshare, with Pegasus Airlines, in September 2026, while transferring its Kuala Lumpur–Seoul service to AirAsia using A321XLRs and suspending Kuala Lumpur–Delhi. Separately, Aero Dili will add a third weekly Kuala Lumpur flight, expanding connectivity across the region.
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Air New Zealand reported a NZ$336 million pre-tax loss and NZ$242 million after-tax loss for FY2026, citing high fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict, ongoing engine issues, higher aviation system costs and peak maintenance spending. The airline said engine-related groundings are now substantially behind it and is renegotiating compensation terms.
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Virgin Australia reported underlying EBIT of AUD753 million for the year ended June 30, 2026, up 13.4% year on year, while underlying NPAT rose 21.9% to AUD404 million. The airline cited strong demand, transformation benefits and disciplined capacity management, but expects broadly flat underlying EBIT in H1FY27.
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