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Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding to join the Oneworld alliance during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, with entry planned for 2026. The addition is positioned as a major Asia-focused shift, expanding PAL’s network and bringing frequent-flyer perks alongside Oneworld partners.

2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00

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Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options

2026-06-06T13:27:55.097943-07:00

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Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May surge lifts backlog but deliveries lag demand

2026-06-05T03:23:27.718160-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions

2026-06-05T00:28:17.681755-07:00

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Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options Soaring jet fuel prices tied to the Iran war are escalating bankruptcy risks for budget carriers and prompting expectations of further consolidation, IATA’s head said. Europe is avoiding a shortage, but rising costs are pressuring operations and ticket prices; airlines are also delaying aircraft option decisions amid uncertainty.

2026-06-06T13:27:55.097943-07:00

Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options

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Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding to join the Oneworld alliance during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, with entry planned for 2026. The addition is positioned as a major Asia-focused shift, expanding PAL’s network and bringing frequent-flyer perks alongside Oneworld partners.

2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00

Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member

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Cessna SkyCourier enters Philippine service with first 19-seat convertible delivery Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier has entered service in the Philippines, with its first delivery to Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR). The aircraft is configured as a 19-passenger variant delivered with a conversion kit, positioning the operator to pivot between passenger and cargo/utility roles.

2026-06-05T09:12:16.890399-07:00

Cessna SkyCourier enters Philippine service with first 19-seat convertible delivery

FlightGlobal

Rosaviatsiya grants type certification for the Il-114-300 turboprop, unlocking series production Russia’s civil aviation regulator Rosaviatsiya has approved the modernised Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop for type certification, announced at the St. Petersburg economic forum. The approval clears the path for serial production and deliveries to airlines, as UAC also cites reported interest from Indian carriers for up to 200 Il-114-300 and SJ-100 aircraft.

2026-06-05T04:13:35.800760-07:00

Rosaviatsiya grants type certification for the Il-114-300 turboprop, unlocking series production

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Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026 Philippine Airlines will begin operating its Airbus A350-1000 on the Manila (MNL)–Toronto Pearson (YYZ) route starting June 5, 2026, with YYZ becoming the airline’s second North American destination. The launch follows PAL’s continued commitment to keeping 2026 A350-1000 deliveries on schedule.

2026-06-05T04:11:38.266303-07:00

Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026

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Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May surge lifts backlog but deliveries lag demand Airbus has surpassed the 20,000-order mark for its A320 family, driven by May firming of agreements—reportedly including Chinese carrier commitments—and 207 A320neo-family orders booked in the month. Despite this momentum, more than 5,600 A321neos remain undelivered, underlining the scale of the still-heavy single-aisle backlog.

2026-06-05T03:23:27.718160-07:00

Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May surge lifts backlog but deliveries lag demand

AeroTime

Changi Airport Group revenue rises 6% to S$3.3B in FY2026, but profits fall Changi Airport Group (CAG) posted FY ending March 31, 2026 revenue of S$3.3 billion (US$2.5 billion), up 6% year-on-year from S$3.1 billion. Despite top-line growth, profits declined, underscoring cost and margin pressure even as traffic and commercial performance supported revenue.

2026-06-05T02:54:06.720612-07:00

Changi Airport Group revenue rises 6% to S$3.3B in FY2026, but profits fall

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SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions Reporting says SpaceX IPO underwriters have been instructed not to accept orders from investors in Hong Kong and China, citing US limits on exports of critical technology. Separate accounts say SpaceX IPO website and IPO documents are blocked in the region, while Payward/Kraken’s IPO access program is offered to customers in 110+ countries.

2026-06-05T00:28:17.681755-07:00

SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions

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Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member

Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options

Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May surge lifts backlog but deliveries lag demand

SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions

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