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Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands for expanded inter-island routes

Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, following a 2024 order. The aircraft is positioned to expand the airline’s inter-island service across the Pacific, carrying up to 19 passengers and offering a convertible configuration for cargo operations.

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

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Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

2026-05-17T19:26:03.470617-07:00

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

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Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified Uzbekistan’s civil aviation authority (CAA) has denied that Air Fergana has been certified, signaling a dispute or correction to public claims about the carrier’s regulatory status. The development points to ongoing scrutiny of certification/authorization in Uzbekistan’s aviation market.

2026-05-17T22:12:17.865326-07:00

Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified

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Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands for expanded inter-island routes Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, following a 2024 order. The aircraft is positioned to expand the airline’s inter-island service across the Pacific, carrying up to 19 passengers and offering a convertible configuration for cargo operations.

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands for expanded inter-island routes

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Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying Qantas is increasing capacity on trans-Tasman routes while Air New Zealand reduces services, reshaping seat supply on the Australia–New Zealand market. The change highlights how carriers are rebalancing networks amid demand and cost pressures that have already driven Air New Zealand to flag weaker results and trim capacity.

2026-05-17T19:26:03.470617-07:00

Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will sell and lease back three Airbus A330-900s to First Commercial Bank Leasing and Taishin Daan Leasing in a transaction valued at up to US$345 million total, or no more than US$115 million per aircraft.

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified Boeing says China has committed to buying 200 aircraft following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit, a key step toward reopening a market Boeing has been absent from for nearly a decade. Trump’s announcement exceeds earlier expectations, but Boeing provided no aircraft mix or order timing detail.

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

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Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong says Air India’s transformation is a “long game” even as Air India posted a $2.8 billion annual loss, with geopolitical airspace disruptions and currency moves cited as major external shocks. SIA again defended its ongoing investment amid mounting losses and operational challenges.

2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00

Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss

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SIA Group posts record $2.4B operating profit, targets capacity growth in 2H despite Middle East-linked headwinds Singapore Airlines Group reported full-year operating profit up 39% to $2.4 billion on record revenue, citing stronger passenger yields and higher fuel efficiency. The group said it expects demand to “hold up” near term and will ramp up European capacity in 2H, while issuing further Northern Winter 2026/27 schedule changes.

2026-05-15T00:23:07.818275-07:00

SIA Group posts record $2.4B operating profit, targets capacity growth in 2H despite Middle East-linked headwinds

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Yeti Airlines accelerates its IPO plans in Nepal Nepal’s Yeti Airlines is pushing ahead with plans for an initial public offering (IPO). The update signals continued progress toward a public listing, with implications for the carrier’s ownership and capital-raising pathway.

2026-05-14T20:45:25.501350-07:00

Yeti Airlines accelerates its IPO plans in Nepal

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Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands for expanded inter-island routes

Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

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