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Algeria terminates air services agreement and orders Emirates to cease flights; carrier says services are operating for now

Algeria has terminated its air services agreement with the UAE and ordered Emirates to cease flights amid deteriorating bilateral ties. Emirates says services to and from Algeria are operating as scheduled for now, pledging to comply with government directives and keep customers informed.

2026-02-12T20:34:36.760515-08:00

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Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas nonstop service as Venezuela reopens air links

2026-02-13T00:44:48.333255-08:00

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Oman Air weighs launching low-cost model to drive growth

2026-02-13T00:29:44.829671-08:00

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Ethiopian targets 2028 Australia launch, conditional on two more widebodies

2026-02-13T00:00:25.807025-08:00

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Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas nonstop service as Venezuela reopens air links Avianca resumed daily nonstop flights between Bogotá and Caracas on 12 February, restoring regular air links to Venezuela after an operational and aviation‑safety review coordinated with authorities. The move re-establishes a historic 60‑year connection and reintegrates Caracas into Avianca’s 83‑destination international network.

2026-02-13T00:44:48.333255-08:00

Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas nonstop service as Venezuela reopens air links

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Oman Air weighs launching low-cost model to drive growth Oman Air is exploring creation of a low-cost model to accelerate growth, shifting capacity toward price-sensitive short- and medium-haul markets. The move would mark a strategic pivot from its full-service positioning and target expanding leisure volumes.

2026-02-13T00:29:44.829671-08:00

Oman Air weighs launching low-cost model to drive growth

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Ethiopian targets 2028 Australia launch, conditional on two more widebodies Ethiopian Airlines plans to begin services to Australia in 2028, contingent on securing at least two additional widebody aircraft. The carrier says those fleet additions are a precondition for opening the new long‑haul market and will determine the timing of any Australia launch.

2026-02-13T00:00:25.807025-08:00

Ethiopian targets 2028 Australia launch, conditional on two more widebodies

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Jazeera eyes 50-aircraft fleet as profits surge Jazeera Airways is targeting a 50‑aircraft fleet after reporting a surge in profits, signaling an acceleration of growth plans for the Kuwaiti carrier. The target underscores stronger financial footing and indicates increased capacity and procurement activity as Jazeera scales in regional markets.

2026-02-12T22:15:10.057786-08:00

Jazeera eyes 50-aircraft fleet as profits surge

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Algeria terminates air services agreement and orders Emirates to cease flights; carrier says services are operating for now Algeria has terminated its air services agreement with the UAE and ordered Emirates to cease flights amid deteriorating bilateral ties. Emirates says services to and from Algeria are operating as scheduled for now, pledging to comply with government directives and keep customers informed.

2026-02-12T20:34:36.760515-08:00

Algeria terminates air services agreement and orders Emirates to cease flights; carrier says services are operating for now

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Virgin Australia appoints Andrew Cleary as Chief Customer Officer and CEO Velocity; Nick Rohrlach and Alistair Hartley to depart Virgin Australia has reshuffled its senior team, appointing Andrew Cleary as chief customer officer and CEO of Velocity effective 23 March 2026, consolidating customer experience and loyalty. Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach and chief strategy officer Alistair Hartley will depart on 30 April; CAPA reports CEO Jayne Hrdlicka will step down.

2026-02-12T19:49:09.414425-08:00

Virgin Australia appoints Andrew Cleary as Chief Customer Officer and CEO Velocity; Nick Rohrlach and Alistair Hartley to depart

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Air Astana shareholders confirm order for five A320neo and 20 A321neo Air Astana shareholders approved a firm order with Airbus for 25 A320neo‑family narrowbodies — five A320neo and 20 A321neo — the airline said following a shareholder vote. The confirmation formalises the carrier’s 25‑aircraft commitment and signals a significant single‑aisle fleet renewal programme.

2026-02-12T19:33:29.645373-08:00

Air Astana shareholders confirm order for five A320neo and 20 A321neo

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Citilink and Pelita Air to be consolidated under Garuda‑led holding Garuda Indonesia will consolidate its affiliates Citilink and Pelita Air under a new Garuda‑led holding company. The reorganisation places both carriers under a single corporate umbrella; reporting did not include further details on governance, timing, fleet integration or regulatory approvals.

2026-02-12T18:09:43.711801-08:00

Citilink and Pelita Air to be consolidated under Garuda‑led holding

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Algeria terminates air services agreement and orders Emirates to cease flights; carrier says services are operating for now

Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas nonstop service as Venezuela reopens air links

Oman Air weighs launching low-cost model to drive growth

Ethiopian targets 2028 Australia launch, conditional on two more widebodies

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