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ANA shutters AirJapan low‑cost long‑haul brand; final flights March 28 after carrying nearly 1 million passengers

AirJapan, the low‑cost long‑haul brand created by ANA Group, flew its final services on March 28, ending the carrier's short‑lived LCLH operation. The unit carried nearly 1 million passengers during its run, underlining the scale of traffic accumulated before the shutdown.

2026-03-30T02:31:16.702317-07:00

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Europe's airlines likely exceeded 2% SAF blending mandate for 2025, sources say

2026-03-29T22:45:46.797066-07:00

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SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

2026-03-29T22:05:27.366459-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

2026-03-29T20:38:09.420614-07:00

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Finnair to lease two E190s and two ATR 72‑600s to Norra for 2026 regional boost Finnair has signed letters of intent to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s to its regional partner Norra, under preliminary agreements that would place the aircraft into Norra’s fleet from summer and early autumn 2026. Norra currently operates twelve E190‑E1s and twelve ATR 72‑500s.

2026-03-30T02:35:34.162485-07:00

Finnair to lease two E190s and two ATR 72‑600s to Norra for 2026 regional boost

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ANA shutters AirJapan low‑cost long‑haul brand; final flights March 28 after carrying nearly 1 million passengers AirJapan, the low‑cost long‑haul brand created by ANA Group, flew its final services on March 28, ending the carrier's short‑lived LCLH operation. The unit carried nearly 1 million passengers during its run, underlining the scale of traffic accumulated before the shutdown.

2026-03-30T02:31:16.702317-07:00

ANA shutters AirJapan low‑cost long‑haul brand; final flights March 28 after carrying nearly 1 million passengers

Reuters

Europe's airlines likely exceeded 2% SAF blending mandate for 2025, sources say Europe's aviation sector met — and likely exceeded — the EU's 2% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate for 2025, a regulatory official and a source told Reuters. Achieving the target strengthens carriers' decarbonisation claims while exposing supply‑chain and cost implications as demand grows.

2026-03-29T22:45:46.797066-07:00

Europe's airlines likely exceeded 2% SAF blending mandate for 2025, sources say

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SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden SriLankan Airlines has finalised a $175 million bond restructuring to address its debt burden, revising terms with creditors to ease near‑term cash flow pressure and stabilise the carrier’s balance sheet. The agreement signals a step toward financial repair as the airline manages ongoing fiscal challenges.

2026-03-29T22:05:27.366459-07:00

SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

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Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26 Vietnam Airlines will issue a request for proposals for 12 widebody aircraft by the second quarter of 2026, a concrete procurement step toward long‑haul fleet renewal or capacity expansion. Specific aircraft types, delivery timing and financing details were not disclosed.

2026-03-29T20:38:09.420614-07:00

Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

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easyJet Europe route network update: routes, fleet and commercial activity The Airflow Operator News update for easyJet Europe aggregates recent route launches, suspensions and frequency changes, alongside strategic fleet developments, aircraft order activity, start-up entries, bankruptcies, mergers and partnership announcements affecting the carrier’s European network and schedule adjustments ahead of peak season.

2026-03-29T19:40:21.016236-07:00

easyJet Europe route network update: routes, fleet and commercial activity

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Myanmar carriers resume domestic flights despite ongoing jet‑fuel shortages Myanmar's transport ministry said local carriers—including Myanmar Airways International (MAI), Myanmar National Airlines and other operators—have resumed domestic services after temporary suspensions, even as a national jet‑fuel shortage continues to disrupt schedules, curb frequencies and constrain carrier operations across the country.

2026-03-29T19:10:45.761415-07:00

Myanmar carriers resume domestic flights despite ongoing jet‑fuel shortages

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Air Calédonie restarts flights while voting to enter insolvency Air Calédonie has resumed flight operations even as its stakeholders voted to enter insolvency proceedings, creating a simultaneous operational and legal transition. The move launches formal insolvency steps while the carrier attempts to keep services running and address creditor and operational obligations.

2026-03-29T17:00:26.302031-07:00

Air Calédonie restarts flights while voting to enter insolvency

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ANA shutters AirJapan low‑cost long‑haul brand; final flights March 28 after carrying nearly 1 million passengers

Europe's airlines likely exceeded 2% SAF blending mandate for 2025, sources say

SriLankan Airlines finalises $175m bond restructuring to address debt burden

Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

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