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Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has completed its merger with Mesa Air Group, combining operations into a single carrier that will operate roughly 310 Embraer E-Jets and more than 1,300 daily flights, making it the second-largest regional airline in the United States. Republic shareholders hold about 88% of the combined company.

2025-11-25T11:16:31.951593-08:00

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Tata Sons regains control of Air India after nearly 70 years of state ownership

2025-11-24T23:19:08.512497-08:00

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Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment

2025-11-24T13:25:52.046381-08:00

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Jazeera Airways board approves buyout offer, paving way for ownership change

2025-11-20T21:05:16.504121-08:00

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Capital A to distribute 1.69bn AirAsia X shares to shareholders as restructuring finalises Capital A will issue 1,692,307,692 new shares in AirAsia X (D7) to current Capital A shareholders as the group's airline restructuring completes, effecting the consolidation of its airline operations into AirAsia X and finalising the previously announced disposal process.

2025-11-26T17:39:05.893903-08:00

Capital A to distribute 1.69bn AirAsia X shares to shareholders as restructuring finalises

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Vietravel to divest airline subsidiary — potential buyers, timeline and market impact Vietravel has initiated a divestment of its airline subsidiary, engaging potential buyers and setting a sale timeline. The move could further reshape Vietnam’s carrier landscape, affecting fleet demand, route competition and M&A opportunities as the market continues rapid post‑pandemic expansion.

2025-11-26T16:15:00.339588-08:00

Vietravel to divest airline subsidiary — potential buyers, timeline and market impact

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PrimeFlight acquires Immaculate Flight to consolidate aircraft-detailing services PrimeFlight has acquired Immaculate Flight, joining two of the industry's largest aircraft-detailing providers to consolidate cleaning and cabin and exterior detailing services. The transaction combines their operations and client lists and service offerings to deliver unified detailing solutions across airports and airline customers.

2025-11-26T09:16:06.937011-08:00

PrimeFlight acquires Immaculate Flight to consolidate aircraft-detailing services

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Air Europa eyes Turkish loan as contingency if investor deal stalls Spain's Air Europa is exploring a loan from Turkish lenders as a contingency should a planned investor deal fail to close. The carrier is positioning the potential Turkish financing as a fallback while negotiations with the prospective investor continue, signalling a parallel path to secure near-term funding.

2025-11-26T02:15:26.369453-08:00

Air Europa eyes Turkish loan as contingency if investor deal stalls

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Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has completed its merger with Mesa Air Group, combining operations into a single carrier that will operate roughly 310 Embraer E-Jets and more than 1,300 daily flights, making it the second-largest regional airline in the United States. Republic shareholders hold about 88% of the combined company.

2025-11-25T11:16:31.951593-08:00

Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets

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Amex GBT mulls sale under three months after closing CWT acquisition American Express Global Business Travel is reportedly exploring a sale less than three months after completing its acquisition of rival CWT. The move puts near-term ownership of one of the largest corporate travel managers in flux and could affect airlines, hotels and travel suppliers.

2025-11-25T03:08:14.198557-08:00

Amex GBT mulls sale under three months after closing CWT acquisition

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Tata Sons regains control of Air India after nearly 70 years of state ownership Tata Sons has regained control of Air India after almost 70 years under state ownership, concluding a landmark privatisation deal in a high-profile sale. The transfer ends a prolonged era of government ownership and returns the carrier to private-sector management.

2025-11-24T23:19:08.512497-08:00

Tata Sons regains control of Air India after nearly 70 years of state ownership

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Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment Abra Group, the holding company that owns Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos, is proposing to invest up to $70 million to acquire a 98% stake in Chile’s SKY Airline. The proposed investment would amount to a near-total takeover of SKY.

2025-11-24T13:25:52.046381-08:00

Abra Group eyes 98% takeover of Chile’s SKY Airline with up to $70M investment

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