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Lufthansa Group appoints Lorenza Maggio as Brussels Airlines CEO, with Dorothea von Boxberg set to exit on 31 August 2026

Lufthansa Group has appointed ITA Airways executive Lorenza Maggio as the next chief executive officer of Brussels Airlines. She succeeds Dorothea von Boxberg, who has requested to leave and will depart on 31 August 2026. The appointment is subject to approval by SN Airholding’s board.

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2026-07-16T02:29:01.990037-07:00

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HiSky Europe reactivates A321-200NX(LR) after 1.5-year PW1100G grounding

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2026-07-16T01:59:51.065780-07:00

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Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

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2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

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Iran-linked Gulf tensions lift oil prices, sharpening expectations of a European airline shakeout

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2026-07-15T23:24:46.164035-07:00

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Lufthansa Group appoints Lorenza Maggio as Brussels Airlines CEO, with Dorothea von Boxberg set to exit on 31 August 2026 Lufthansa Group has appointed ITA Airways executive Lorenza Maggio as the next chief executive officer of Brussels Airlines. She succeeds Dorothea von Boxberg, who has requested to leave and will depart on 31 August 2026. The appointment is subject to approval by SN Airholding’s board.

2026-07-16T02:29:01.990037-07:00

Lufthansa Group appoints Lorenza Maggio as Brussels Airlines CEO, with Dorothea von Boxberg set to exit on 31 August 2026

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HiSky Europe reactivates A321-200NX(LR) after 1.5-year PW1100G grounding Romania-based HiSky Europe (Iasi) has returned its second Airbus A321-200NX(LR) to service following a roughly 1.5-year grounding tied to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine issues. The reactivation follows prior engine-related maintenance/fixes enabling the aircraft’s return to operations.

2026-07-16T01:59:51.065780-07:00

HiSky Europe reactivates A321-200NX(LR) after 1.5-year PW1100G grounding

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Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines Cebu Pacific has announced an agreement to provide wet-lease services to Vietnam Airlines, deploying one Airbus A320neo to support the Vietnamese carrier’s domestic operations over the coming months.

2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

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Iran-linked Gulf tensions lift oil prices, sharpening expectations of a European airline shakeout Renewed conflict in the Gulf is pushing oil prices higher, and airline investors are increasingly viewing Europe’s financially weaker carriers as likely candidates for consolidation. Industry executives are signaling that the profit squeeze could accelerate industry restructuring as cost pressure compounds.

2026-07-15T23:24:46.164035-07:00

Iran-linked Gulf tensions lift oil prices, sharpening expectations of a European airline shakeout

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TAP Air Portugal to add 24 Airbus aircraft by 2028 after restructuring After completing its restructuring program, TAP Air Portugal plans to introduce 24 new Airbus aircraft over the next two years, expanding its fleet beyond prior limits set by the European Commission. The update points to a near-term acceleration in aircraft intake and capacity plans.

2026-07-15T22:14:48.324076-07:00

TAP Air Portugal to add 24 Airbus aircraft by 2028 after restructuring

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Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading Vietnam Airlines’ shares are set to resume full-day trading, signaling a return to standard market liquidity after the prior interruption. The move is likely to affect investor positioning around the carrier’s near-term performance expectations.

2026-07-15T20:45:09.299110-07:00

Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets 4 Airbus A330s by YE26 Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it plans to acquire four Airbus A330s by the end of 2026. The fleet build signals a near-term scaling of the carrier’s long-haul and high-capacity capability, with implications for capacity planning and aircraft supply into 2025-26.

2026-07-15T19:29:44.292456-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets 4 Airbus A330s by YE26

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Hoban increases stake in Korean Air parent to 20.2% Hoban has raised its ownership interest in Korean Air’s parent company to 20.2%, a move that escalates its influence over the carrier’s corporate direction. The update signals continued shareholder repositioning around Korean Air at the holding-company level.

2026-07-15T17:52:03.148777-07:00

Hoban increases stake in Korean Air parent to 20.2%

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