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Mumbai International Airport petitions court over $92m Jet Airways debt

Mumbai International Airport has petitioned a court to recover $92 million allegedly owed by Jet Airways, initiating legal action to collect outstanding charges tied to the carrier. The move highlights mounting creditor efforts to reclaim sums from airlines in dispute over legacy liabilities.

2026-03-22T22:55:06.960235-07:00

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VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26

2026-03-22T19:24:49.160436-07:00

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Virgin Australia halts placement of crew to Qatar Airways, raising partnership and operational questions

2026-03-22T17:15:16.577269-07:00

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US F-16V/Block 70 deliveries to Taiwan to begin this year after acceptance flight

2026-03-21T18:39:16.128149-07:00

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Mumbai International Airport petitions court over $92m Jet Airways debt Mumbai International Airport has petitioned a court to recover $92 million allegedly owed by Jet Airways, initiating legal action to collect outstanding charges tied to the carrier. The move highlights mounting creditor efforts to reclaim sums from airlines in dispute over legacy liabilities.

2026-03-22T22:55:06.960235-07:00

Mumbai International Airport petitions court over $92m Jet Airways debt

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EchoStar expands mobile video services into China and South Korea EchoStar is expanding its mobile video services into China and South Korea, entering two Asia‑Pacific markets. The company said it will offer commercial mobile video and related distribution services in both countries, significantly broadening its geographic footprint for direct‑to‑device video offerings.

2026-03-22T21:20:18.243374-07:00

EchoStar expands mobile video services into China and South Korea

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VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26 VietJetAir will launch scheduled services to Europe in early 3Q26 (July–September 2026), debuting the carrier on the continent. The move follows recent regional route additions and aircraft/engine commitments that expand Vietjet's ability to operate longer‑range international services and network reach.

2026-03-22T19:24:49.160436-07:00

VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26

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Timor‑Leste's ZEESM TL procurement of a Twin Otter is under audit Timor‑Leste's ZEESM TL program faces a procurement audit into its planned acquisition of a Twin Otter aircraft. The review places the ZEESM TL aircraft purchase under formal scrutiny, highlighting procurement oversight and governance questions around the nation's aviation capability projects.

2026-03-22T17:45:21.375679-07:00

Timor‑Leste's ZEESM TL procurement of a Twin Otter is under audit

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Virgin Australia halts placement of crew to Qatar Airways, raising partnership and operational questions Virgin Australia has suspended placement of its crew to Qatar Airways, pausing an existing staffing arrangement between the two carriers. The move highlights immediate partnership and operational issues — from cross‑carrier crew resourcing to short‑term impacts on international schedule planning and cooperation.

2026-03-22T17:15:16.577269-07:00

Virgin Australia halts placement of crew to Qatar Airways, raising partnership and operational questions

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US F-16V/Block 70 deliveries to Taiwan to begin this year after acceptance flight Taiwan announced deliveries of delayed Lockheed Martin F-16V/Block 70 fighters will begin this year after senior defence officials visited the South Carolina production line and observed a Taiwan‑designated jet complete its acceptance flight. The $8 billion 2019 sale was delayed by software issues; production is now at full capacity.

2026-03-21T18:39:16.128149-07:00

US F-16V/Block 70 deliveries to Taiwan to begin this year after acceptance flight

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Air Astana delivers growth while grounding jets amid global engine crisis; long‑serving CEO exits Air Astana reported robust 2025 revenue and expanded its network despite a global engine supply crisis that forced temporary groundings of some aircraft, constraining capacity. The carrier’s long‑serving CEO also departed, prompting a leadership transition as the airline balances growth with operational strain.

2026-03-21T05:10:02.467114-07:00

Air Astana delivers growth while grounding jets amid global engine crisis; long‑serving CEO exits

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Air Niugini’s Boeing 787-8 order reportedly in doubt, clouding carrier’s fleet renewal plans Air Niugini's planned acquisition of two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners is increasingly uncertain after recent reports suggested the order had been canceled. The development clouds the carrier's fleet renewal and near‑term widebody capacity plans, leaving timing, delivery expectations and replacement options unclear.

2026-03-21T02:30:03.541790-07:00

Air Niugini’s Boeing 787-8 order reportedly in doubt, clouding carrier’s fleet renewal plans

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Mumbai International Airport petitions court over $92m Jet Airways debt

VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26

Virgin Australia halts placement of crew to Qatar Airways, raising partnership and operational questions

US F-16V/Block 70 deliveries to Taiwan to begin this year after acceptance flight

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