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Global airlines and investors signal interest in Ghana’s planned national flag carrier ahead of May 29 partner deadline

AviationGhana reports that international airlines and aviation investors are showing interest in Ghana’s planned new national carrier as the country moves toward a May 29 proposal deadline for strategic partners. The tender is positioned to shape the carrier’s ownership structure and early route/fleet strategy.

2026-05-13T09:13:02.761256-07:00

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NALjets (UK) to launch Embraer operations in new business-aviation push

2026-05-13T07:25:59.441864-07:00

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Korean Air to fully integrate Asiana: boards approve final merger for Dec. 17, 2026

2026-05-13T03:55:06.842642-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus for widebody and regional mix: potential A350 and A220 order

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

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airBaltic drops 2026 guidance as Q1 2026 net loss more than doubles to €70.1m; liabilities exceed assets by $480m airBaltic said it will not provide 2026 guidance as first-quarter 2026 unaudited results worsen. The Latvian carrier reported a net loss of €70.1 million, up from €29.3 million a year earlier, and said liabilities exceed assets by more than $480 million in its investor update.

2026-05-13T10:34:23.726158-07:00

airBaltic drops 2026 guidance as Q1 2026 net loss more than doubles to €70.1m; liabilities exceed assets by $480m

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Global airlines and investors signal interest in Ghana’s planned national flag carrier ahead of May 29 partner deadline AviationGhana reports that international airlines and aviation investors are showing interest in Ghana’s planned new national carrier as the country moves toward a May 29 proposal deadline for strategic partners. The tender is positioned to shape the carrier’s ownership structure and early route/fleet strategy.

2026-05-13T09:13:02.761256-07:00

Global airlines and investors signal interest in Ghana’s planned national flag carrier ahead of May 29 partner deadline

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NALjets (UK) to launch Embraer operations in new business-aviation push UK operator NALjets plans to launch Embraer operations, signaling an expansion of its aircraft portfolio toward Embraer platforms. The move positions Embraer squarely within the UK business-aviation market as NALjets builds new capability through an Embraer-focused operating footprint.

2026-05-13T07:25:59.441864-07:00

NALjets (UK) to launch Embraer operations in new business-aviation push

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France’s FTL Airlines targets late 2Q26 restart of operations France’s FTL Airlines says it is aiming to resume operations in late second quarter 2026. The company’s updated timeline signals a potential return to service cadence for its market presence, subject to whatever constraints have delayed earlier restart plans.

2026-05-13T06:08:01.953311-07:00

France’s FTL Airlines targets late 2Q26 restart of operations

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TAP Air Portugal to fully divest ground handling unit TAP Air Portugal plans to fully divest its ground handling unit, a move that separates airport services operations from the airline’s core carrier business. The divestiture comes as TAP remains central to Portugal’s privatization process, shaping how potential investors view the group’s asset footprint.

2026-05-13T05:23:05.551920-07:00

TAP Air Portugal to fully divest ground handling unit

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Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus for widebody and regional mix: potential A350 and A220 order Ethiopian Airlines is reported to be in preliminary discussions with Airbus on a new aircraft order spanning widebodies and regional jets, with the package potentially including Airbus A350s and A220s. Media reports say talks are at an early stage, with no final decision or size disclosed yet.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus for widebody and regional mix: potential A350 and A220 order

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Korean Air to fully integrate Asiana: boards approve final merger for Dec. 17, 2026 Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have finalized their merger agreement, with Asiana set to disappear on Dec. 17, 2026 and the two carriers to operate under a single integrated brand centered on Incheon. The boards’ approvals complete a consolidation process that began more than five years ago.

2026-05-13T03:55:06.842642-07:00

Korean Air to fully integrate Asiana: boards approve final merger for Dec. 17, 2026

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Rwanda allocates RWF7.8T ($5.3B) for 2026-27, including Bugesera International Airport and RwandAir expansion Rwanda has released a RWF7.8 trillion (USD 5.3 billion) budget framework for fiscal 2026-27, anchored by strategic investment in the new Bugesera International Airport and funding to support RwandAir’s expansion. Other budget priorities were also cited as part of the government’s aviation-growth push.

2026-05-13T02:39:36.842847-07:00

Rwanda allocates RWF7.8T ($5.3B) for 2026-27, including Bugesera International Airport and RwandAir expansion

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Global airlines and investors signal interest in Ghana’s planned national flag carrier ahead of May 29 partner deadline

NALjets (UK) to launch Embraer operations in new business-aviation push

Korean Air to fully integrate Asiana: boards approve final merger for Dec. 17, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus for widebody and regional mix: potential A350 and A220 order

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