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• Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines plans to spend more than S$2 billion (US$1.6 billion) on new seating, dining and entertainment across its long-haul fleet, including first-class sofas and what it calls commercial aviation’s largest double bed. The carrier also disclosed its 777-9 configuration and said it does not expect to retrofit its A380s.
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Luxembourg’s Luxair will take two Airbus A320-200s from Denmark’s DAT under wet-lease arrangements during January and February 2027, the airlines confirmed to ch-aviation. The aircraft’s registration numbers have not yet been disclosed.
The Istanbul-based carrier said demand-led capacity reallocation from the Americas to Asia helped drive stronger load factors and yields in the third quarter. The account highlights how adjusting regional capacity to match demand can affect airline performance, though no figures were provided.
KM Malta Airlines is preparing to sign its 12th codeshare agreement, making partnerships a central part of its strategy against no-frills competitors. The successor to Air Malta says codeshares contribute a quarter of its revenue, while investment in customer experience is another part of its competitive approach.
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is aiming to complete a renewal of its entire fleet by 2030. The report identifies the Airbus A321-200N among the airline’s aircraft but provides no details on the size, timing or financing of the planned fleet changes.
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VietJet plans to pay about $250 million in the coming days to settle a legal dispute over four leased planes, according to people familiar with the matter. The planned payment follows British court orders freezing the airline’s dealings in assets outside Vietnam.
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