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airBaltic bondholders approve liquidity measure

Latvia’s airBaltic has secured bondholder approval for a liquidity measure, giving the airline additional financial flexibility. The decision underscores the importance of creditor support as the carrier manages its funding position and ongoing operations.

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American Airlines to restore seatback screens and expand premium seating on narrowbody fleet from 2028

American Airlines will bring seatback entertainment back to its narrowbody fleet and add more first-class and extra-legroom seats from 2028, reversing a cost-cutting strategy adopted nearly a decade ago. The cabin overhaul, planned for more than 800 aircraft, is aimed at attracting higher-spending customers and narrowing its profit gap with Delta and United.

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Why Engine Makers Are Building Their Largest MRO Facilities in India

Engine manufacturers are directing some of their largest maintenance, repair and overhaul investments to India as the world’s biggest single-aisle operator confronts the physical limits of the commercial aviation aftermarket. The build-out reflects rising pressure on engine capacity, turnaround times and the broader support ecosystem.

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Israir wins U.S. approval to sell Tel Aviv–New York tickets for October 2026 launch

Israel’s low-cost Israir has received U.S. Department of Transportation approval to begin selling tickets for nonstop Tel Aviv–New York flights starting October 19, 2026. The carrier still requires final operating approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before it can launch the service.

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CemAir opposes FlySafair takeover at South African tribunal

South African regional carrier and ACMI specialist CemAir is challenging FlySafair’s proposed takeover at a tribunal, adding an industry competitor’s formal opposition to the transaction. The case could shape the competitive landscape for South Africa’s airline market, subject to the tribunal’s review and decision.

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Wizz Air to open new base at Brașov Airport in Romania in late 4Q26

Wizz Air plans to establish a new operating base at Brașov Airport in Romania in late fourth quarter 2026. The move signals a future expansion of the carrier’s presence in the Romanian market, although the available report does not specify aircraft allocation, routes or capacity.

Air Data News

SWISS to replace two A220-300s with larger A320neos on Geneva–Heathrow route

SWISS will move two 180-seat Airbus A320neos to its Geneva base for summer 2027, replacing two A220-300s and adding capacity on one of its busiest routes, between Geneva and London Heathrow. The fleet change reflects strong demand on the route.

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Alliance Aviation appoints former flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway ahead of operational restructuring

Australia’s Alliance Aviation Services has appointed Steven Greenway, the former flyadeal chief executive, to succeed Stewart Tully from Oct. 1. Greenway takes over after Tully’s decade-long tenure as the charter operator prepares to reorganize and “right-size” its operations.