Lufthansa Group is marketing all remaining CRJ-900 regional jets operated by CityLine, while SWISS is preparing to permanently retire its grounded Airbus A220-100 subfleet. The decisions mark a broader reduction of capacity in the group’s smallest regional aircraft categories and reverse earlier plans to reactivate the A220-100s.
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Israel’s flag carrier El Al remained profitable at the half-year mark after a sharp second-quarter recovery. Reduced military operations in early April helped the airline offset a loss-making first quarter, with net profit doubling to $132 million for the three months ended June 30.
Qantas’ plan to connect Sydney with Europe non-stop depends on engines capable of sustaining reliable performance across flights lasting close to an entire day. The effort would reshape long-haul network planning by reducing travel time and eliminating intermediate stops on one of aviation’s most demanding routes.
Wizz Air will establish a new base at Prishtina International Airport from November 2026, extending its regional footprint and supporting the airline’s long-term growth strategy in Kosovo. The move is expected to strengthen connectivity from the country as the base becomes operational.
Aeroflot has secured state funding to acquire 18 MC-21-310 aircraft, adding a government-backed commitment to Russia’s next-generation commercial jet program. The agreement provides funding support for the airline’s planned fleet allocation of the MC-21-310 variant.
A one-day work stoppage by WestJet’s mainline cabin crew has ended after the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees reached a tentative agreement that includes compensation gains. WestJet is gradually restoring operations, although the labor dispute remains subject to the agreement’s final approval.
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Lufthansa Group is marketing all remaining CRJ-900 regional jets operated by CityLine, while SWISS is preparing to permanently retire its grounded Airbus A220-100 subfleet. The decisions mark a broader reduction of capacity in the group’s smallest regional aircraft categories and reverse earlier plans to reactivate the A220-100s.
US-Bangla Airlines plans to establish a dedicated cargo carrier, expanding its business beyond passenger operations. The available reporting does not provide details on the launch timeline, fleet, routes or ownership structure.
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Cathay Pacific posted its strongest first-half profit since 2010, with net income up 71% and capacity growth on track, while Lufthansa’s operating profit fell to €383 million and Air Astana slipped into a small loss. Higher jet-fuel prices and engine-related costs are reshaping airline margins despite resilient passenger and cargo demand.
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