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S7 launches twice-weekly Novosibirsk–Malé service via Termez

S7 Airlines began twice-weekly flights between Novosibirsk and Malé on Oct. 30, 2026, routing the service through Termez, Uzbekistan, for a technical stop. The new connection links a Siberian city with the Maldives while adding an Uzbekistan stop to the itinerary.

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Philippine carrier Sunlight Air defers international venture and jet plans

Sunlight Air has postponed plans for an international venture and a move into jet operations. The available report does not specify the revised timing or give further details on the plans.

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Japan’s JCAS Airways seeks licence, postpones launch to 2028

JCAS Airways is seeking a licence to operate in Japan but has pushed its planned launch to 2028. The revised timeline puts the airline’s entry into the market further out, with licensing and launch timing the key disclosed milestones.

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Republic Airways plans to integrate Mesa’s fleet by year-end 2027

Republic Airways plans to integrate Mesa Airlines’ fleet by the end of 2027. The available report does not specify the number or types of aircraft involved, or how the integration will affect operations.

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SkyWest to return all Delta-owned CRJ900s by mid-2027

SkyWest plans to return every CRJ900 owned by Delta Air Lines by mid-2027, according to the report. The article provides no fleet count or details on how the returns will affect SkyWest’s Delta Connection flying.

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Alaska Air Group plans 200 job cuts as fuel costs and geopolitical pressures threaten 2026 profitability

Alaska Air Group plans to eliminate about 200 non-contract positions as fuel prices rise and geopolitical challenges weigh on its outlook. CEO Ben Minicucci said the pressures could contribute to a potential net annual loss of $700 million in 2026, underscoring the financial exposure facing the carrier.

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Maya Island Air to reinstate operations at Punta Gorda

Maya Island Air plans to reinstate operations at Punta Gorda, Belize. The report does not specify a restart date, route frequency or aircraft type, so the scale of the service resumption remains unclear.

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LATAM earns $441 million in Q3 as 52% fuel-cost surge squeezes margins and lowers EBITDA outlook

LATAM Airlines Group reported third-quarter revenue of $4.567 billion, up 18.4%, and net income of $441 million, even as fuel costs climbed 52%. Its adjusted operating margin fell to 12.5% from 18.1%; the group raised its minimum revenue guidance for the year but lowered its adjusted EBITDA estimate.