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India’s Star Air delays fleet expansion as fuel costs rise

Star Air has delayed plans to expand its fleet, citing fuel costs. The move puts fleet growth on hold for the Indian operator as higher fuel expenses affect its expansion timing.

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Airlines add premium seats as business-class demand outpaces economy, lifting long-haul carriers amid uneven challenges

Since 2020, airlines have expanded premium seating as demand for business-class travel outpaces economy, with some also investing in gourmet meals and exclusive lounges. Strong long-haul and premium demand is supporting network carriers, though European airline groups face markedly different challenges beneath the headline performance.

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Mongolia’s MIAT probed by state audit office

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China Eastern’s former chairman Liu Shaoyong sentenced to 14 years for bribery

A court in Shenyang sentenced Liu Shaoyong, former chairman of China Eastern Airlines, to 14 years in prison for bribery on Nov. 3, 2026. The case marks a major criminal judgment involving a senior executive at one of China’s largest airlines; the available report provides no details on the offenses or any impact on the carrier.

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Jin Air CEO quits ahead of South Korean low-cost carrier merger

Jin Air’s chief executive has resigned ahead of a merger involving South Korea’s low-cost carriers. The departure puts a leadership change at the airline alongside a major consolidation, though the available reporting does not specify the merger’s terms or the CEO’s successor.

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Garuda Indonesia plans rights issue of up to 248.7 billion new shares in restructuring

Garuda Indonesia plans to issue up to 248.7 billion new Series E shares through a rights offering, with an indicative subscription price of IDR58-68 per share (about $0.003-0.004). The offering is part of the carrier’s financial restructuring.

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Garuda Indonesia plans 249 billion share rights issue