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Philippine Airlines names Chema Alvarado North America head as carrier eyes A350-1000 growth and more LAX flights

Philippine Airlines has appointed Jose Maria “Chema” Alvarado as regional head for North America to drive sales and route development as the carrier scales its A350-1000 operations and plans increased Los Angeles services to expand transpacific capacity.

2026-02-23T09:31:09.982882-08:00

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Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

2026-02-23T08:15:35.271063-08:00

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oneworld names former Finnair CCO Ole Orvér as CEO to refocus alliance strategy

2026-02-23T06:30:22.353928-08:00

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Blizzard cripples U.S. East Coast hubs, thousands of cancellations; major carriers issue travel waivers

2026-02-23T08:05:56.068507-08:00

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Brazil's MODERN Logistics to fuel expansion with Boeing 737-800s MODERN Logistics, a Brazilian freight/logistics operator, plans to expand capacity by adding Boeing 737-800s to its fleet, targeting accelerated network growth and higher cargo throughput. Details on timing and numbers were not disclosed.

2026-02-23T10:36:49.684848-08:00

Brazil's MODERN Logistics to fuel expansion with Boeing 737-800s

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Philippine Airlines names Chema Alvarado North America head as carrier eyes A350-1000 growth and more LAX flights Philippine Airlines has appointed Jose Maria “Chema” Alvarado as regional head for North America to drive sales and route development as the carrier scales its A350-1000 operations and plans increased Los Angeles services to expand transpacific capacity.

2026-02-23T09:31:09.982882-08:00

Philippine Airlines names Chema Alvarado North America head as carrier eyes A350-1000 growth and more LAX flights

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Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture Aeroméxico and Delta have asked a court to void an order requiring dismantling of their joint venture, filing a legal challenge to overturn the decision. The action seeks to preserve the commercial partnership that underpins their coordinated network, codeshares and joint commercial arrangements.

2026-02-23T08:15:35.271063-08:00

Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

CNBC

Blizzard cripples U.S. East Coast hubs, thousands of cancellations; major carriers issue travel waivers A powerful blizzard crippled U.S. East Coast airports, forcing thousands of cancellations and widespread operational disruption. Carriers including American, Delta, JetBlue and United issued broad change-and-cancellation waivers as hubs struggled with snow removal, staffing and rebooking, creating extended delays and passenger re-accommodation challenges.

2026-02-23T08:05:56.068507-08:00

Blizzard cripples U.S. East Coast hubs, thousands of cancellations; major carriers issue travel waivers

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Munich Airport apologises as heavy snow strands 500–600 passengers overnight on aircraft Munich Airport apologised after heavy snowfall on the night of Feb 19–20 forced the airport to close and left roughly 500–600 passengers stranded overnight on several Lufthansa aircraft — some for up to eight hours — after ground buses and drivers were unavailable.

2026-02-23T06:56:13.467380-08:00

Munich Airport apologises as heavy snow strands 500–600 passengers overnight on aircraft

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Air Antilles draws takeover bids as carrier unveils survival plan

2026-02-23T06:50:40.822242-08:00

Air Antilles draws takeover bi

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oneworld names former Finnair CCO Ole Orvér as CEO to refocus alliance strategy oneworld has appointed Ole Orvér, Finnair’s former chief commercial officer, as its new CEO effective April 1, 2026. A Swedish aviation executive with more than 20 years’ experience, Orvér will lead a push to refocus alliance strategy and strengthen member collaboration.

2026-02-23T06:30:22.353928-08:00

oneworld names former Finnair CCO Ole Orvér as CEO to refocus alliance strategy

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Director of UK parts firm sold forged engine components, prosecutors say Prosecutors say the director of a London-based aircraft parts company used forged documents to sell tens of thousands of engine parts, causing millions in losses to American Airlines, GE Aerospace and Safran. The scheme inflicted significant financial and supply‑chain damage across airlines and major suppliers.

2026-02-23T06:26:34.711949-08:00

Director of UK parts firm sold forged engine components, prosecutors say

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Philippine Airlines names Chema Alvarado North America head as carrier eyes A350-1000 growth and more LAX flights

Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

oneworld names former Finnair CCO Ole Orvér as CEO to refocus alliance strategy

Blizzard cripples U.S. East Coast hubs, thousands of cancellations; major carriers issue travel waivers

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