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ANA to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 fleet by late 1Q27

All Nippon Airways plans to retire its last Boeing 777-300s by late first quarter 2027, ending the final segment of its 777-300 operations on a defined timeline. The decision signals a continuing fleet-shape shift as ANA manages capacity and modernization through the decade.

2026-05-04T19:46:27.952372-07:00

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Japan Airlines to issue ¥200bn of bond-type class shares, raising about $1.3bn

2026-05-04T18:34:12.971141-07:00

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NTSB opens probe after United 767 clips delivery truck and light pole on landing approach at Newark

2026-05-04T12:41:54.321070-07:00

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StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift

2026-05-04T16:10:37.745593-07:00

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ANA to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 fleet by late 1Q27 All Nippon Airways plans to retire its last Boeing 777-300s by late first quarter 2027, ending the final segment of its 777-300 operations on a defined timeline. The decision signals a continuing fleet-shape shift as ANA manages capacity and modernization through the decade.

2026-05-04T19:46:27.952372-07:00

ANA to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 fleet by late 1Q27

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Japan Airlines to issue ¥200bn of bond-type class shares, raising about $1.3bn Japan Airlines will issue 20 million Series 1 bond-type class shares to raise JPY200 billion (about USD 1.27 billion). The capital raise is structured through equity-like bond-type class shares, expanding JAL’s funding capacity amid recent profitability signals and earnings risk considerations flagged in prior reporting.

2026-05-04T18:34:12.971141-07:00

Japan Airlines to issue ¥200bn of bond-type class shares, raising about $1.3bn

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StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift StarFlyer says it will move from a domestic-focused recovery phase to growth by executing a 2026–2028 medium-term strategy aimed at expanding its international network across East Asia, with targets framed to the YE28 horizon.

2026-05-04T16:10:37.745593-07:00

StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift

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NTSB opens probe after United 767 clips delivery truck and light pole on landing approach at Newark NTSB investigators arrived at Newark International Airport to begin a probe into a serious occurrence involving a United Airlines Boeing 767 that struck a delivery truck and a light pole during landing attempts on May 3. The aircraft landed and taxied to the gate; United said no passengers or crew were injured.

2026-05-04T12:41:54.321070-07:00

NTSB opens probe after United 767 clips delivery truck and light pole on landing approach at Newark

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Spirit pilots face layoffs after carrier shutdown; former crews await paychecks and next steps After Spirit Airlines’ shutdown, more than 2,000 pilots and thousands of other employees are out of work and waiting for paychecks. The development follows the airline’s liquidation/wind-down, underscoring the immediate human and labor fallout from the carrier’s collapse.

2026-05-04T11:11:44.366682-07:00

Spirit pilots face layoffs after carrier shutdown; former crews await paychecks and next steps

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Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback Ethiopian Airlines has been named 2026 “Best Airline in Africa” by APEX Passenger Choice Awards, with the honor attributed to passenger feedback. The award was presented at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, reinforcing Ethiopian’s ongoing market positioning across the continent.

2026-05-04T10:58:23.004210-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback

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Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity The Air Charter Association (ACA) says higher costs are creating incentives for some operators to circumvent for-hire flight rules. The trade group is flagging compliance risk as market pressure mounts, potentially widening the gap between regulated scheduled services and unapproved charter activity.

2026-05-04T08:15:24.457758-07:00

Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity

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Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions UK regional carrier Loganair has secured a transportation contract with BP, adding another commercial revenue stream alongside its scheduled network. In parallel, Croatia and Montenegro are keeping airlines waiting over public service obligation (PSO) calls, extending uncertainty around timetable, capacity and bidding timelines in the Adriatic market.

2026-05-04T07:55:20.597541-07:00

Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

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ANA to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 fleet by late 1Q27

Japan Airlines to issue ¥200bn of bond-type class shares, raising about $1.3bn

NTSB opens probe after United 767 clips delivery truck and light pole on landing approach at Newark

StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift

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