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Kuwait reopens airspace to commercial traffic; first India direct flight resumes after Feb. 28

Kuwait has become the last Gulf state to reopen its airspace to commercial operations after a nearly two-month closure tied to the US-Israeli attack on Iran. With connectivity gradually returning, Kuwait has also restarted its first direct flight to India since Feb 28.

2026-04-27T04:22:45.251656-07:00

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For Delta, hub positioning remains the long-game as United and American recalibrate

2026-04-27T04:05:05.033624-07:00

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Thai AirAsia X cuts Japan frequencies; suspends Shanghai and Riyadh amid fuel-cost and demand pressures

2026-04-27T02:34:28.447861-07:00

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

2026-04-26T21:23:00.371746-07:00

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Kuwait reopens airspace to commercial traffic; first India direct flight resumes after Feb. 28 Kuwait has become the last Gulf state to reopen its airspace to commercial operations after a nearly two-month closure tied to the US-Israeli attack on Iran. With connectivity gradually returning, Kuwait has also restarted its first direct flight to India since Feb 28.

2026-04-27T04:22:45.251656-07:00

Kuwait reopens airspace to commercial traffic; first India direct flight resumes after Feb. 28

Cranky Flier

For Delta, hub positioning remains the long-game as United and American recalibrate A review of Delta’s hub strategy frames the carrier’s performance as “slow and steady,” contrasting it with United’s gains and American’s efforts to recover ground. The piece positions Delta’s approach as continuing to translate into measurable momentum at key hubs.

2026-04-27T04:05:05.033624-07:00

For Delta, hub positioning remains the long-game as United and American recalibrate

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Thai AirAsia X cuts Japan frequencies; suspends Shanghai and Riyadh amid fuel-cost and demand pressures Thai AirAsia X says it will reduce flight frequencies and temporarily suspend selected international routes as rising aviation fuel prices and broader global challenges squeeze economics. The carrier is cutting Japan flying and pausing services to Shanghai and Riyadh, reallocating capacity in response to the tougher operating environment.

2026-04-27T02:34:28.447861-07:00

Thai AirAsia X cuts Japan frequencies; suspends Shanghai and Riyadh amid fuel-cost and demand pressures

AeroTime

Thai AirAsia X cuts Japan flights, suspends Shanghai and Riyadh routes

2026-04-27T02:34:28.447861-07:00

Thai AirAsia X cuts Japan flig

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Creditor claims SpiceJet owes $42.5m amid shareholder dispute A creditor has claimed SpiceJet owes $42.5 million, citing financial obligations tied to an ongoing share dispute. The allegation adds to the airline’s mounting legal and balance-sheet pressure as its ownership and restructuring dynamics continue to play out.

2026-04-26T22:05:35.935372-07:00

Creditor claims SpiceJet owes $42.5m amid shareholder dispute

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 order is approaching a key milestone, with government approval expected imminently in the carrier’s acquisition process. The move would add long-haul widebody capacity as the airline finalizes its Dreamliner transition plan.

2026-04-26T21:23:00.371746-07:00

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

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Nepal Airlines’ decrepit Chinese turboprops drain $1.3M/year in operating costs Nepal Airlines is facing an ongoing financial hit from its “decrepit” Chinese turboprop fleet, with the aircraft costing the carrier about $1.3 million per year, according to the cluster report.

2026-04-26T20:37:16.787819-07:00

Nepal Airlines’ decrepit Chinese turboprops drain $1.3M/year in operating costs

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Singapore Airlines places operations executives into key Air India roles amid record losses and regulatory scrutiny Singapore Airlines Group has seconded operations executives into key Air India operational roles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as Air India faces record losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny, following leadership and safety oversight issues.

2026-04-26T19:56:06.123696-07:00

Singapore Airlines places operations executives into key Air India roles amid record losses and regulatory scrutiny

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Kuwait reopens airspace to commercial traffic; first India direct flight resumes after Feb. 28

For Delta, hub positioning remains the long-game as United and American recalibrate

Thai AirAsia X cuts Japan frequencies; suspends Shanghai and Riyadh amid fuel-cost and demand pressures

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

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