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Air India Express eyes first post‑privatisation operating profit as capacity and product upgrades drive momentum

Air India Express, the Tata‑owned low‑cost unit, expects an operating profit in H2 — its first since the 2022 privatisation — driven by added capacity and rising market share. Air India and the LCC will also showcase a new seat product and onboard experiences at Outbound Travel Mart 2026.

2026-02-05T00:13:30.164820-08:00

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UK CAA seeks standardised flight emissions data at booking; adoption expected by April next year

2026-02-05T01:22:48.620805-08:00

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Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

2026-02-05T00:55:46.690866-08:00

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Yemenia resumes Seiyun flights as Houthi blockade of Mocha disrupts Yemen air access

2026-02-05T00:19:23.280568-08:00

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Arkia alters Bangkok operations amid lack of Somalia permit Israeli carrier Arkia has modified its Bangkok services after failing to secure required Somalia overflight or landing permissions, prompting immediate routing and schedule changes for flights between Israel and Bangkok. The development highlights how permit gaps can disrupt long‑haul network planning and operational continuity.

2026-02-05T01:43:12.284000-08:00

Arkia alters Bangkok operations amid lack of Somalia permit

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UK CAA seeks standardised flight emissions data at booking; adoption expected by April next year The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a guidance framework urging airlines and travel organisations to adopt standardised flight emissions information at point of booking. Regulators expect implementation by April next year to improve availability of comparable, consumer-facing CO2 data across booking channels.

2026-02-05T01:22:48.620805-08:00

UK CAA seeks standardised flight emissions data at booking; adoption expected by April next year

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Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations Biman Bangladesh's chief executive has been sacked amid allegations of torture, according to reports. The abrupt removal represents a significant leadership change at the national carrier. No further details were provided in initial reports.

2026-02-05T00:55:46.690866-08:00

Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

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Yemenia resumes Seiyun flights as Houthi blockade of Mocha disrupts Yemen air access Yemenia has resumed scheduled services to Seiyun while Houthi forces continue to block access to Mocha, a move that is fragmenting Yemen's air connectivity and constraining domestic passenger and cargo movements. The competing changes leave national air access uneven and operationally fragile.

2026-02-05T00:19:23.280568-08:00

Yemenia resumes Seiyun flights as Houthi blockade of Mocha disrupts Yemen air access

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Air India Express eyes first post‑privatisation operating profit as capacity and product upgrades drive momentum Air India Express, the Tata‑owned low‑cost unit, expects an operating profit in H2 — its first since the 2022 privatisation — driven by added capacity and rising market share. Air India and the LCC will also showcase a new seat product and onboard experiences at Outbound Travel Mart 2026.

2026-02-05T00:13:30.164820-08:00

Air India Express eyes first post‑privatisation operating profit as capacity and product upgrades drive momentum

ch-aviation

Pakistan considers sale of remaining 25% stake in PIA amid handover Pakistan is weighing sale of its remaining 25% stake in Pakistan International Airlines as the handover of the carrier to private operators progresses. Completing the divestment would finalize government exit, reshape governance and liability exposure, and set terms for incoming private investors during transition.

2026-02-04T23:35:15.394580-08:00

Pakistan considers sale of remaining 25% stake in PIA amid handover

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China Eastern sets 2026 hedging limits China Eastern Airlines has set hedging limits for 2026, the carrier told ch-aviation. The decision defines the perimeter of its risk-management policy for the coming year and will influence budgetary planning and financial stability as the airline prepares operational and network activity in 2026.

2026-02-04T21:14:45.319994-08:00

China Eastern sets 2026 hedging limits

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Emirates doubles Narita–Dubai to twice daily, deploys reconfigured Boeing 777-300ER Emirates will start a second daily Dubai–Tokyo Narita rotation from 1 May, operating a reconfigured Boeing 777-300ER fitted with 332 seats (8 First, 40 Business, 24 Premium Economy, 260 Economy). Combined with its Haneda and Kansai services, the carrier will operate four round‑trip flights daily to/from Japan.

2026-02-04T21:03:43.759131-08:00

Emirates doubles Narita–Dubai to twice daily, deploys reconfigured Boeing 777-300ER

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Air India Express eyes first post‑privatisation operating profit as capacity and product upgrades drive momentum

UK CAA seeks standardised flight emissions data at booking; adoption expected by April next year

Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

Yemenia resumes Seiyun flights as Houthi blockade of Mocha disrupts Yemen air access

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