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Uzbekistan Airways cuts Russia flights, citing fuel shortages

Uzbekistan Airways is reducing service to Russia as it faces fuel shortages. The move underscores how quickly aviation networks can be forced to replan when jet-fuel supply tightens—especially in corridors exposed to geopolitical disruption and product availability volatility.

2026-06-18T21:44:33.838100-07:00

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Virgin Australia Regional retires the final A320-200s

2026-06-18T20:22:58.101930-07:00

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Alaska Airlines begins MRO construction at Portland, expanding in-house maintenance capacity

2026-06-18T15:25:19.359663-07:00

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U.S. House antitrust panel to hold hearing on airline competition after Spirit’s shutdown

2026-06-18T15:41:00.910470-07:00

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Uzbekistan Airways cuts Russia flights, citing fuel shortages Uzbekistan Airways is reducing service to Russia as it faces fuel shortages. The move underscores how quickly aviation networks can be forced to replan when jet-fuel supply tightens—especially in corridors exposed to geopolitical disruption and product availability volatility.

2026-06-18T21:44:33.838100-07:00

Uzbekistan Airways cuts Russia flights, citing fuel shortages

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Virgin Australia Regional retires the final A320-200s Virgin Australia Regional has withdrawn its last remaining Airbus A320-200 from service, marking the end of that narrowbody variant in its regional fleet. The move signals a continued push to modernize capacity using newer aircraft types as the airline’s fleet refresh progresses.

2026-06-18T20:22:58.101930-07:00

Virgin Australia Regional retires the final A320-200s

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Thai Airways to release 19.8bn locked-up shares in mid-3Q26

2026-06-18T18:52:54.509191-07:00

Thai Airways to release 19.8bn

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U.S. House antitrust panel to hold hearing on airline competition after Spirit’s shutdown A U.S. House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust matters will hold a hearing next week on competition in the U.S. airline industry, following Spirit Airlines’ shutdown last month. The review signals renewed congressional scrutiny of airline regulation and how airline failures reshape market power and pricing dynamics.

2026-06-18T15:41:00.910470-07:00

U.S. House antitrust panel to hold hearing on airline competition after Spirit’s shutdown

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Alaska Airlines begins MRO construction at Portland, expanding in-house maintenance capacity Alaska Airlines has started construction of an MRO facility in Portland, Oregon, signaling a push to expand its maintenance footprint. The move adds to ongoing U.S. aftermarket capacity build-out and reflects carriers’ continued focus on securing maintenance capabilities closer to their operating networks.

2026-06-18T15:25:19.359663-07:00

Alaska Airlines begins MRO construction at Portland, expanding in-house maintenance capacity

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Air Liaison sues Central Mountain Air over Quebec operations Air Liaison has filed a lawsuit against Central Mountain Air, alleging issues tied to Central Mountain Air’s operations in Quebec. The dispute centers on contested operational activity in the province and underscores how carriers’ regional execution can quickly escalate into formal legal action.

2026-06-18T14:34:38.195074-07:00

Air Liaison sues Central Mountain Air over Quebec operations

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American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has issued requests for proposals to Airbus and Boeing to evaluate its next widebody aircraft order. The RFP is framed as a step in AA’s ongoing premium long-haul fleet refresh, including replacing 47 Boeing 777-200ERs.

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

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Aerolineas Argentinas retires leased Boeing 737-700 fleet Aerolineas Argentinas has retired its leased Boeing 737-700 aircraft, per ch-aviation reporting. The move signals an active reshaping of its narrowbody fleet composition, aligning capacity and aircraft ownership/lease structures with current operational needs.

2026-06-18T13:10:45.066032-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas retires leased Boeing 737-700 fleet

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Uzbekistan Airways cuts Russia flights, citing fuel shortages

Virgin Australia Regional retires the final A320-200s

Alaska Airlines begins MRO construction at Portland, expanding in-house maintenance capacity

U.S. House antitrust panel to hold hearing on airline competition after Spirit’s shutdown

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