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South Korea-China to expand air traffic rights; Xi Jinping jet reported landing in North Korea ahead of summit

South Korea and China have agreed to increase air traffic rights between the two countries for the first time in seven years, with implementation expected in the second half of the year as ties and demand improve. Separately, aviation data show a Chinese government jet carrying Xi Jinping’s entourage landed in Pyongyang ahead of his planned summit with Kim Jong Un.

2026-06-07T21:43:34.214875-07:00

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Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi

2026-06-07T14:18:57.328917-07:00

Reuters

Oman Air weighs jet order to replace aging fleet and scale routes as it moves toward profitability

2026-06-07T14:18:57.215509-07:00

Bloomberg

LATAM says travel demand remains strong as fuel volatility lifts fares amid geopolitical risk

2026-06-07T15:00:14.208820-07:00

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2026-06-07T22:01:25.561007-07:00

Iberia’s turnaround: from near-failure to Ryanair-like profitability—and the question of durability

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South Korea-China to expand air traffic rights; Xi Jinping jet reported landing in North Korea ahead of summit South Korea and China have agreed to increase air traffic rights between the two countries for the first time in seven years, with implementation expected in the second half of the year as ties and demand improve. Separately, aviation data show a Chinese government jet carrying Xi Jinping’s entourage landed in Pyongyang ahead of his planned summit with Kim Jong Un.

2026-06-07T21:43:34.214875-07:00

South Korea-China to expand air traffic rights; Xi Jinping jet reported landing in North Korea ahead of summit

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TransNusa adds to debut C909 on int'l ops in early 3Q26

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LATAM says travel demand remains strong as fuel volatility lifts fares amid geopolitical risk LATAM Airlines Group said demand across its markets is holding up despite geopolitical tensions driving higher fuel prices. The carrier joined others in raising fares, signaling it expects pricing to offset at least some of the immediate cost pressure even as jet-fuel variability persists.

2026-06-07T15:00:14.208820-07:00

LATAM says travel demand remains strong as fuel volatility lifts fares amid geopolitical risk

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Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam says the carrier is considering additional orders spanning widebody, narrowbody and freighter aircraft as it prepares for rapid growth over the next decade. The plan is positioned around capacity expansion at Hong Kong, including the availability of a third runway.

2026-06-07T14:18:57.328917-07:00

Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi

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Oman Air weighs jet order to replace aging fleet and scale routes as it moves toward profitability Oman Air’s CEO Con Korfiatis said the carrier is seeking a jet order to replace aging aircraft and expand the Gulf state’s route network. The plan is framed as part of a broader turnaround to shift from losses to profit, alongside operational and network transformation.

2026-06-07T14:18:57.215509-07:00

Oman Air weighs jet order to replace aging fleet and scale routes as it moves toward profitability

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Willie Walsh’s IATA exit: warns airlines over OEMs and rising aviation taxes In his IATA farewell remarks, Willie Walsh delivered a broadside at aircraft OEMs and cautioned that aviation tax policy risks worsening industry cost pressure. The comments land as airlines continue to push back on additional regulatory and fiscal burdens that they say will flow through to fares and competitiveness.

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Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance Delta president Peter Carter tells CNBC the carrier aims to “take” United’s crown “over the Pacific,” signaling an aggressive competitive posture on transpacific routes. The statement reinforces Delta’s focus on international growth directionally rather than US consolidation as a primary lever.

2026-06-07T10:56:30.919767-07:00

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South Korea-China to expand air traffic rights; Xi Jinping jet reported landing in North Korea ahead of summit

Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi

Oman Air weighs jet order to replace aging fleet and scale routes as it moves toward profitability

LATAM says travel demand remains strong as fuel volatility lifts fares amid geopolitical risk

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