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Latvia in talks with a strategic investor to avert airBaltic default; carrier seeks short-term funding from bondholders

Latvia is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling, state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kļučbergs told Reuters. The airline is also planning to seek short-term funding from bondholders ahead of an Aug. 3, 2026 meeting as it works to avoid a potential 2026 default.

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2026-07-17T03:43:21.852797-07:00

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Lessor MAE Aircraft Management (Bahrain) faces winding-up bid over $5.7mn debt

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2026-07-17T05:27:15.229890-07:00

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SATA sets a late-3Q26 deadline for bids to acquire Azores Airlines

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2026-07-17T02:57:11.289715-07:00

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EDGE to acquire 100% of Brazilian aerospace and engineering firm AKAER

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2026-07-16T21:28:44.375037-07:00

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Lessor MAE Aircraft Management (Bahrain) faces winding-up bid over $5.7mn debt A creditor has sought the winding up of Bahrain-based aircraft lessor MAE Aircraft Management, citing more than $5.7mn in outstanding debt. The move raises fresh questions about the lessor’s ability to service liabilities and sustain operations in a tight aircraft financing environment.

2026-07-17T05:27:15.229890-07:00

Lessor MAE Aircraft Management (Bahrain) faces winding-up bid over $5.7mn debt

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Latvia in talks with a strategic investor to avert airBaltic default; carrier seeks short-term funding from bondholders Latvia is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling, state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kļučbergs told Reuters. The airline is also planning to seek short-term funding from bondholders ahead of an Aug. 3, 2026 meeting as it works to avoid a potential 2026 default.

2026-07-17T03:43:21.852797-07:00

Latvia in talks with a strategic investor to avert airBaltic default; carrier seeks short-term funding from bondholders

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SATA sets a late-3Q26 deadline for bids to acquire Azores Airlines SATA has established a late–third-quarter 2026 deadline for prospective bidders to submit offers for Azores Airlines. The timeline signals the next phase of a structured sale process for the regional carrier, shaping potential deal execution and interest from strategic and financial suitors.

2026-07-17T02:57:11.289715-07:00

SATA sets a late-3Q26 deadline for bids to acquire Azores Airlines

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EDGE to acquire 100% of Brazilian aerospace and engineering firm AKAER EDGE has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in AKAER, a São José dos Campos-based aerospace and engineering company with more than 30 years of experience across aerospace and defense. The deal is positioned to broaden EDGE’s capabilities in UAVs, optronics, infrared, engineering, and space technologies.

2026-07-16T21:28:44.375037-07:00

EDGE to acquire 100% of Brazilian aerospace and engineering firm AKAER

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Korean Air reiterates 1Q27 timeline for planned LCC merger Korean Air is keeping its target for completing the planned merger involving its low-cost carrier at the start of 2027 (1Q27), according to ch-aviation reporting. The update signals the carrier’s continued focus on delivering its LCC consolidation plan on that timetable.

2026-07-16T14:42:28.415951-07:00

Korean Air reiterates 1Q27 timeline for planned LCC merger

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Flybondi resumes scheduled passenger flights amid shareholder plans to pursue legal action over alleged fraud Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi has resumed scheduled passenger services after a period out of regular operation, coinciding with disclosures from its new majority shareholder. The shareholder says it will review potential legal action against former executives over alleged fraud and financial irregularities.

2026-07-16T04:00:06.016364-07:00

Flybondi resumes scheduled passenger flights amid shareholder plans to pursue legal action over alleged fraud

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Hoban increases stake in Korean Air parent to 20.2% Hoban has raised its ownership interest in Korean Air’s parent company to 20.2%, a move that escalates its influence over the carrier’s corporate direction. The update signals continued shareholder repositioning around Korean Air at the holding-company level.

2026-07-15T17:52:03.148777-07:00

Hoban increases stake in Korean Air parent to 20.2%

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China Southern Airlines seeks up to CNY15bn ($2.2bn) via A-share placement, accepted for Shanghai bourse review China Southern Airlines has filed an application to raise up to CNY15 billion (about $2.2 billion) through an A-share placement. The Shanghai Stock Exchange has accepted the filing for review, putting the airline’s equity fundraise on the formal approvals track.

2026-07-15T15:13:59.770475-07:00

China Southern Airlines seeks up to CNY15bn ($2.2bn) via A-share placement, accepted for Shanghai bourse review

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