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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

China Airlines’ board approved the purchase of two additional Boeing 777 freighters on 26 May in a deal valued at about $876 million, adding to a November 2025 order for six Boeing freighters. The stock-exchange disclosure signals continued investment in widebody freighter capacity.

2026-05-27T19:30:12.522611-07:00

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United CEO Scott Kirby rules out future consolidation after American rebuff; dismisses JetBlue tie-up as “not doable” unless ban

2026-05-27T13:13:44.069801-07:00

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Avelo CEO floats rental-car and hotel partnerships to improve unit economics after ICE controversy

2026-05-27T17:07:25.754771-07:00

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Australia issues AUD4.8M to settle Rex (Regional Express) debts to 34 regional and remote airports

2026-05-27T16:14:00.331525-07:00

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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook China Airlines’ board approved the purchase of two additional Boeing 777 freighters on 26 May in a deal valued at about $876 million, adding to a November 2025 order for six Boeing freighters. The stock-exchange disclosure signals continued investment in widebody freighter capacity.

2026-05-27T19:30:12.522611-07:00

China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

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Qantas pushes back Project Sunrise A350-1000 ULR launch to 2027 amid first-delivery slip Qantas says passengers will have to wait several more months before boarding its highly anticipated Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul service. The airline will not receive its first Airbus A350-1000 ULR aircraft until 2027, extending the timeline for the program’s long-range cabin and network rollout.

2026-05-27T18:58:10.862456-07:00

Qantas pushes back Project Sunrise A350-1000 ULR launch to 2027 amid first-delivery slip

Skift

Avelo CEO floats rental-car and hotel partnerships to improve unit economics after ICE controversy Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said the airline is considering partnerships with rental-car and hotel providers to boost its bottom line following the recent ICE controversy. The move suggests Avelo is looking to add ancillary revenue streams while navigating reputational and operational pressure.

2026-05-27T17:07:25.754771-07:00

Avelo CEO floats rental-car and hotel partnerships to improve unit economics after ICE controversy

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Australia issues AUD4.8M to settle Rex (Regional Express) debts to 34 regional and remote airports The Australian government has disbursed AUD4.8 million (USD3.4 million) to 34 regional and remote airports to settle debts linked to Rex’s voluntary administration, clearing obligations arising from ZL’s financial restructuring and airport-related claims.

2026-05-27T16:14:00.331525-07:00

Australia issues AUD4.8M to settle Rex (Regional Express) debts to 34 regional and remote airports

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Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return Western Global Airlines has restarted operations using its MD-11F freighters, with ADS-B data showing the fleet back in service from its Fort Myers (RSW) base. The MD-11F return follows an MD-11F cargo “platform resurrection” effort, marking the carrier’s re-entry into the active MD-11F operator pool.

2026-05-27T14:40:40.757037-07:00

Western Global resumes MD-11F cargo operations with ADS-B-confirmed fleet return

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United CEO Scott Kirby rules out future consolidation after American rebuff; dismisses JetBlue tie-up as “not doable” unless ban United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier does not expect to pursue airline consolidation “for the foreseeable future” weeks after American Airlines rejected his merger approach. Kirby also called a potential combination with JetBlue “just idiotic/mathematically not doable,” adding a bankruptcy scenario could alter the outlook.

2026-05-27T13:13:44.069801-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby rules out future consolidation after American rebuff; dismisses JetBlue tie-up as “not doable” unless ban

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Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras says its common shares and American depositary shares (each ADS representing two common shares) have been approved for listing on NYSE American. The move follows the company’s shareholder and market notification process for the re-listing.

2026-05-27T12:28:50.593038-07:00

Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American

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American and United see resilient summer demand despite higher jet-fuel costs; Spirit-led basic economy demand spike “has evened American Airlines and United Airlines say passenger demand remains robust as the summer travel season begins, even as surging jet fuel lifts ticket prices and consumer sentiment softens. American also notes the early basic-economy surge tied to Spirit’s collapse has normalized.

2026-05-27T12:12:40.068729-07:00

American and United see resilient summer demand despite higher jet-fuel costs; Spirit-led basic economy demand spike “has evened

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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

United CEO Scott Kirby rules out future consolidation after American rebuff; dismisses JetBlue tie-up as “not doable” unless ban

Avelo CEO floats rental-car and hotel partnerships to improve unit economics after ICE controversy

Australia issues AUD4.8M to settle Rex (Regional Express) debts to 34 regional and remote airports

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