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Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is pressing the European Commission to abolish its aviation emissions trading scheme, arguing it raises costs and is pushing up airfares. The call adds to broader airline lobbying against EU climate policy as carriers weigh fuel volatility and compliance burdens.

2026-04-30T20:41:03.793836-07:00

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India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non-

2026-04-30T20:59:23.748978-07:00

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China Southern and Xiamen sign Airbus purchase agreements for 137 A320neo-family aircraft, with reported $2.2bn fundraising

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

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American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year freeze, adds second daily flight from May 22

2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00

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Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan’s competition regulator has approved the acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by PIA Equity Limited, clearing a regulatory step toward full privatisation of the flag carrier. The approval advances a consortium process aimed at moving from operational control to 100% ownership.

2026-05-01T01:28:04.132201-07:00

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

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India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non- India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) can now suspend or revoke a foreign airline’s authorisation when it identifies safety and security lapses, or when ownership and control are not vested in the designating country. The change strengthens regulator leverage over cross-border operators’ compliance status.

2026-04-30T20:59:23.748978-07:00

India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non-

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Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is pressing the European Commission to abolish its aviation emissions trading scheme, arguing it raises costs and is pushing up airfares. The call adds to broader airline lobbying against EU climate policy as carriers weigh fuel volatility and compliance burdens.

2026-04-30T20:41:03.793836-07:00

Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

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China Southern and Xiamen sign Airbus purchase agreements for 137 A320neo-family aircraft, with reported $2.2bn fundraising China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have signed Airbus purchase agreements covering 137 A320neo-family aircraft (102 for China Southern; 35 for Xiamen), according to a Shanghai Stock Exchange filing. Separately, China Southern said it plans to raise up to $2.2bn, as it takes deliveries in the A320neo/A319neo family.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

China Southern and Xiamen sign Airbus purchase agreements for 137 A320neo-family aircraft, with reported $2.2bn fundraising

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth Sun PhuQuoc Airways is eyeing an Airbus A330 debut in late 3Q26, signaling a near-term step-up in widebody capability. The timing suggests the carrier is sequencing aircraft deliveries to convert Vietnam’s tourism-driven demand expectations into deployable long-haul capacity.

2026-04-30T16:50:32.054289-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth

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SAS flags EU ReFuelEU risk: e‑SAF structural shortfall from 2030 could trigger a new aviation fuel crunch Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) says the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation rules could create a structural shortage of electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e‑SAF) from 2030 onward, as mandated demand outpaces supply. The carrier frames this as a potential “energy crisis”-type constraint for airlines preparing decarbonization compliance.

2026-04-30T15:07:54.447144-07:00

SAS flags EU ReFuelEU risk: e‑SAF structural shortfall from 2030 could trigger a new aviation fuel crunch

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American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year freeze, adds second daily flight from May 22 American Airlines has resumed nonstop passenger service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas (CCS) for the first time in seven years, launching an April 30 relaunch with Envoy Air E175 operations. The carrier subsequently added capacity, scheduling a second daily flight starting May 22 amid continuing passport-related barriers for some travelers.

2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00

American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year freeze, adds second daily flight from May 22

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Norse Atlantic long-haul low-cost model under pressure; IndiGo’s 2026 long-haul pullback questions ACMI/wet-lease durability Norse Atlantic says it has narrowed losses while exploring future options, but ongoing volatility threatens the long-haul low-cost thesis. Separately, indicators from IndiGo suggest 2026 long-haul capacity could be unwinding, with reservations shifting away from later-2026 windows on wet-lease support—signaling fragility in outsourced long-haul demand.

2026-04-30T10:23:29.774172-07:00

Norse Atlantic long-haul low-cost model under pressure; IndiGo’s 2026 long-haul pullback questions ACMI/wet-lease durability

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Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non-

China Southern and Xiamen sign Airbus purchase agreements for 137 A320neo-family aircraft, with reported $2.2bn fundraising

American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year freeze, adds second daily flight from May 22

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