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Europe's airlines likely exceeded 2% SAF blending mandate for 2025, sources say

Europe's aviation sector met — and likely exceeded — the EU's 2% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate for 2025, a regulatory official and a source told Reuters. Achieving the target strengthens carriers' decarbonisation claims while exposing supply‑chain and cost implications as demand grows.

2026-03-29T22:45:46.797066-07:00

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SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

2026-03-29T22:05:27.366459-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

2026-03-29T20:38:09.420614-07:00

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easyJet Europe route network update: routes, fleet and commercial activity

2026-03-29T19:40:21.016236-07:00

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Europe's airlines likely exceeded 2% SAF blending mandate for 2025, sources say Europe's aviation sector met — and likely exceeded — the EU's 2% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate for 2025, a regulatory official and a source told Reuters. Achieving the target strengthens carriers' decarbonisation claims while exposing supply‑chain and cost implications as demand grows.

2026-03-29T22:45:46.797066-07:00

Europe's airlines likely exceeded 2% SAF blending mandate for 2025, sources say

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SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden SriLankan Airlines has finalised a $175 million bond restructuring to address its debt burden, revising terms with creditors to ease near‑term cash flow pressure and stabilise the carrier’s balance sheet. The agreement signals a step toward financial repair as the airline manages ongoing fiscal challenges.

2026-03-29T22:05:27.366459-07:00

SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

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Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26 Vietnam Airlines will issue a request for proposals for 12 widebody aircraft by the second quarter of 2026, a concrete procurement step toward long‑haul fleet renewal or capacity expansion. Specific aircraft types, delivery timing and financing details were not disclosed.

2026-03-29T20:38:09.420614-07:00

Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

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easyJet Europe route network update: routes, fleet and commercial activity The Airflow Operator News update for easyJet Europe aggregates recent route launches, suspensions and frequency changes, alongside strategic fleet developments, aircraft order activity, start-up entries, bankruptcies, mergers and partnership announcements affecting the carrier’s European network and schedule adjustments ahead of peak season.

2026-03-29T19:40:21.016236-07:00

easyJet Europe route network update: routes, fleet and commercial activity

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Myanmar carriers resume domestic flights despite ongoing jet‑fuel shortages Myanmar's transport ministry said local carriers—including Myanmar Airways International (MAI), Myanmar National Airlines and other operators—have resumed domestic services after temporary suspensions, even as a national jet‑fuel shortage continues to disrupt schedules, curb frequencies and constrain carrier operations across the country.

2026-03-29T19:10:45.761415-07:00

Myanmar carriers resume domestic flights despite ongoing jet‑fuel shortages

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Air Calédonie restarts flights while voting to enter insolvency Air Calédonie has resumed flight operations even as its stakeholders voted to enter insolvency proceedings, creating a simultaneous operational and legal transition. The move launches formal insolvency steps while the carrier attempts to keep services running and address creditor and operational obligations.

2026-03-29T17:00:26.302031-07:00

Air Calédonie restarts flights while voting to enter insolvency

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Emirates route network update: frequency, fleet and partnership shifts Daily Operator News outlines Emirates’ latest route adjustments alongside strategic fleet and commercial moves — frequency changes, new or suspended services, aircraft order/delivery activity, and partnership updates that will affect capacity deployment, competitive positioning and cargo capabilities from Dubai.

2026-03-29T16:30:38.328454-07:00

Emirates route network update: frequency, fleet and partnership shifts

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Ryanair to base 19th aircraft at Manchester, adds two Summer 2026 routes Ryanair will station a 19th aircraft at Manchester Airport and launch two new routes for Summer 2026. The additions increase the carrier’s short‑haul capacity and connectivity at Manchester (MAN), signalling further network growth ahead of the 2026 peak season.

2026-03-29T15:59:02.486923-07:00

Ryanair to base 19th aircraft at Manchester, adds two Summer 2026 routes

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Europe's airlines likely exceeded 2% SAF blending mandate for 2025, sources say

SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

easyJet Europe route network update: routes, fleet and commercial activity

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