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Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it will launch three new domestic routes in July 2026 after opening reservations, expanding capacity from its namesake base. The carrier’s longer-term plan is to scale operations with future connectivity spanning Central Asia, Europe and Australia, aligning with Vietnam’s leisure-demand momentum.

2026-06-18T01:49:49.291283-07:00

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Iran cease-fire hopes lift sentiment, but IATA flags June outlook risk as demand and schedules remain volatile

2026-06-17T22:48:51.381687-07:00

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American Airlines hits network milestone: 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America

2026-06-17T23:34:08.600125-07:00

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Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes

2026-06-17T17:41:24.776331-07:00

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it will launch three new domestic routes in July 2026 after opening reservations, expanding capacity from its namesake base. The carrier’s longer-term plan is to scale operations with future connectivity spanning Central Asia, Europe and Australia, aligning with Vietnam’s leisure-demand momentum.

2026-06-18T01:49:49.291283-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

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SKY Express: air traffic controllers unite in criticism of Greece’s CAA Air traffic controllers linked to SKY Express have united to criticize Greece’s civil aviation authority (CAA), escalating a regulatory and operational dispute around the oversight framework affecting controller work and carrier operations. The move puts the CAA’s approach under direct scrutiny from the frontline ATC community.

2026-06-18T00:03:47.429800-07:00

SKY Express: air traffic controllers unite in criticism of Greece’s CAA

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American Airlines hits network milestone: 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America American Airlines says it will mark a network milestone this year by serving 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America (MCLA). The expansion underlines the airline’s continued emphasis on intra-region connectivity and growth in long-haul markets tied to the Americas.

2026-06-17T23:34:08.600125-07:00

American Airlines hits network milestone: 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America

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Iran cease-fire hopes lift sentiment, but IATA flags June outlook risk as demand and schedules remain volatile A potential Iran cease-fire is improving near-term sentiment, but IATA’s June outlook highlights lingering turbulence for the aviation system. Meanwhile, industry reporting from Australia says the conflict has sustained operational pressure—reducing daily passenger flights through ongoing “volatility.”

2026-06-17T22:48:51.381687-07:00

Iran cease-fire hopes lift sentiment, but IATA flags June outlook risk as demand and schedules remain volatile

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Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes Alaska Air Group is expected to deploy Boeing 737-800s to assume Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland flying as it prepares to phase out the smaller 717 aircraft that have handled the mission for roughly 25 years. The move signals a narrower, more common aircraft type for the Hawaii domestic network.

2026-06-17T17:41:24.776331-07:00

Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes

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KKR injects $1.4B to expand Altavair aircraft leasing portfolio amid Airbus/Boeing delivery shortfalls KKR disclosed a $1.4 billion investment to expand its aircraft leasing portfolio with Altavair, extending an existing partnership that has acquired 188 aircraft and engine assets since 2018. The funding comes as persistent Airbus and Boeing supply shortfalls keep aircraft availability tight and airlines seek fleet financing.

2026-06-17T16:32:35.291619-07:00

KKR injects $1.4B to expand Altavair aircraft leasing portfolio amid Airbus/Boeing delivery shortfalls

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Air Oceania grounds operations in New Caledonia after fuel shortage disrupts Tecnam P2012 Traveller flying New Caledonia’s Air Oceania has suspended operations, citing a fuel shortage. The move halts scheduled flying operated with the Tecnam P2012 Traveller, underscoring how refined-fuel availability constraints can quickly force operators to withdraw aircraft even on smaller, regional-capacity missions.

2026-06-17T16:06:51.990826-07:00

Air Oceania grounds operations in New Caledonia after fuel shortage disrupts Tecnam P2012 Traveller flying

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Leaked MoU: U.S. prepared to lift all Iran sanctions, including airline designations A leaked 14-point memorandum of understanding indicates the U.S. is prepared to lift all sanctions on Iran, including multiple designations targeting airlines. The document would end the conflict between the countries, while leaving “contentious issues” unresolved.

2026-06-17T13:18:42.114950-07:00

Leaked MoU: U.S. prepared to lift all Iran sanctions, including airline designations

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

Iran cease-fire hopes lift sentiment, but IATA flags June outlook risk as demand and schedules remain volatile

American Airlines hits network milestone: 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America

Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes

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