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Former Rex chairman Lim Kim Hai fined A$800,000 and disqualified from managing companies for four years

Australia’s corporate regulator fined Lim Kim Hai, Regional Express’ former executive chairman, A$800,000 and barred him from managing companies for four years after he admitted misleading investors about Rex’s 2023 financial performance. He was also ordered to pay part of the regulator’s costs in proceedings against him and three other former directors.

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VietJetAir faces worldwide asset freeze over $250 million debt

VietJetAir has been hit with a worldwide asset freeze tied to $250 million in debt, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available article summary provides no further detail on the parties seeking the freeze, its scope or its effect on the airline’s operations.

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Alaska Air swings to a $147 million Q3 loss as fuel costs surge 60%

Alaska Air Group reported a $147 million third-quarter net loss, compared with a $73 million profit a year earlier, citing a significant fuel-cost headwind. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.36 beat estimates by $0.08, while revenue of $4.31 billion fell $10 million short of expectations.

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Denmark’s Jettime weighs fleet renewal, drops plan for second AOC

Danish airline Jettime is considering renewing its fleet while abandoning plans for a second air operator certificate, according to the report. The available information does not specify the aircraft involved, timing or the operational rationale for dropping the additional certificate.

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Cathay Pacific considers adding up to 50 widebody aircraft

Cathay Pacific is weighing an expansion of its widebody fleet by as many as 50 aircraft. The available report does not specify a timeline, aircraft type or whether the airline has entered negotiations, leaving the scale of any potential commitment unclear.

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