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Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2

Ethiopian Airlines expects to decide by August which aircraft will underpin the next stage of its narrowbody fleet expansion. The carrier is evaluating the Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737 MAX 7 and Embraer E195-E2 for an order covering 25 aircraft, with the decision timing shaping near-term OEM competition in Africa-led narrowbody demand.

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2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

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United Airlines to terminate flight attendants for going “AWOL” while on reserve; union disputes the discipline

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2026-07-16T06:29:12.672706-07:00

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Aer Lingus to cut up to 500 jobs and end four Dublin routes to the US amid soaring fuel costs

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2026-07-16T03:44:49.438325-07:00

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airBaltic seeks up to $170M bridge financing from bondholders as it reviews capital structure

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2026-07-16T05:30:02.575099-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2 Ethiopian Airlines expects to decide by August which aircraft will underpin the next stage of its narrowbody fleet expansion. The carrier is evaluating the Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737 MAX 7 and Embraer E195-E2 for an order covering 25 aircraft, with the decision timing shaping near-term OEM competition in Africa-led narrowbody demand.

2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to pick its next 25-narrowbody aircraft by August: A220-300, 737 MAX 7 or E195-E2

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Air India rebuilds its app with in-house booking and payments, adding AI to enable end-to-end trip management (flight, hotel, ca Air India is rebuilding its app with in-house booking and payments capabilities, positioning it to bundle flight, hotel, and cab reservations into a single end-to-end booking flow. The update also aims to let customers get problems “fixed” as one connected service rather than three separate journeys.

2026-07-16T07:00:08.605509-07:00

Air India rebuilds its app with in-house booking and payments, adding AI to enable end-to-end trip management (flight, hotel, ca

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United Airlines to terminate flight attendants for going “AWOL” while on reserve; union disputes the discipline United Airlines says it will terminate flight attendants for being “AWOL” while on reserve duty, where junior flight attendants typically spend their first two to three years without fixed rosters. Their union is challenging the approach, arguing it fails to account for how reserve assignments respond to last-minute operational needs.

2026-07-16T06:29:12.672706-07:00

United Airlines to terminate flight attendants for going “AWOL” while on reserve; union disputes the discipline

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airBaltic seeks up to $170M bridge financing from bondholders as it reviews capital structure Latvia’s state-backed airBaltic is approaching its existing bondholders for short-term bridge financing, Reuters reports, as cash pressures mount while the carrier reviews its capital structure. Reporting indicates the airline may need up to $170 million in near-term funding to stabilize liquidity.

2026-07-16T05:30:02.575099-07:00

airBaltic seeks up to $170M bridge financing from bondholders as it reviews capital structure

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Latvia's airBaltic needs up to $170mn

2026-07-16T05:30:02.575099-07:00

Latvia's airBaltic needs up to

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United Airlines lifts full-year outlook as Q2 operating profit nears $1.1B; AAPA says Asia-Pacific carriers bank $12.1B net prof United reported Q2 operating profit of almost $1.1 billion (down 17%) while raising its full-year earnings forecast, citing higher premium demand and an expectation to recover additional fuel costs via higher fares by Q4. Separately, Asia-Pacific airlines posted combined $12.1 billion net profit in 2025 as falling fuel costs offset rising non-fuel expenses.

2026-07-16T04:17:22.580240-07:00

United Airlines lifts full-year outlook as Q2 operating profit nears $1.1B; AAPA says Asia-Pacific carriers bank $12.1B net prof

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Flybondi resumes scheduled passenger flights amid shareholder plans to pursue legal action over alleged fraud Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi has resumed scheduled passenger services after a period out of regular operation, coinciding with disclosures from its new majority shareholder. The shareholder says it will review potential legal action against former executives over alleged fraud and financial irregularities.

2026-07-16T04:00:06.016364-07:00

Flybondi resumes scheduled passenger flights amid shareholder plans to pursue legal action over alleged fraud

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Delta and United launch earnings season as airlines push higher fares Earnings season has kicked off with Delta reporting first and United following shortly after. The cluster points to a market shift in which fares—previously “primed” to rise—are now moving upward, signaling airlines are translating pricing momentum into results.

2026-07-16T03:52:41.343554-07:00

Delta and United launch earnings season as airlines push higher fares

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