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Akasa Air seeks up to ₹10.5 billion ($110M) as Iran war pressures costs

Akasa Air is reportedly seeking to raise ₹10.5 billion ($110 million) via a mix of equity and debt, as the airline tries to manage cost pressures tied to the Iran war. The financing effort reflects funding needs for a young carrier navigating higher operating costs.

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2026-07-13T19:15:38.959138-07:00

Economic Times

DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777

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2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

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Korean Air posts Q2 net loss and 34% drop in operating profit as fuel costs spike

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2026-07-13T05:15:09.813741-07:00

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Denmark fines KLM over “misleading” SAF marketing

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2026-07-13T05:59:51.269428-07:00

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Bloomberg

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Akasa Air seeks up to ₹10.5 billion ($110M) as Iran war pressures costs Akasa Air is reportedly seeking to raise ₹10.5 billion ($110 million) via a mix of equity and debt, as the airline tries to manage cost pressures tied to the Iran war. The financing effort reflects funding needs for a young carrier navigating higher operating costs.

2026-07-13T19:15:38.959138-07:00

Akasa Air seeks up to ₹10.5 billion ($110M) as Iran war pressures costs

Economic Times

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DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777 Air India has received Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to use Electronic Technical Logbooks (ETL) as the primary technical document for its Boeing 787 fleet, with authorization for parallel implementation across the Boeing 777 fleet. The carrier says the move replaces paper records with real-time digital data to improve operational performance, safety and sustainability.

2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777

Bloomberg

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian defends stripped-down premium offering, says customers value seats over bundled perks Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said customers care more about seat quality than added premium extras such as lounge access or limousine shuttles. In defending the airline’s stripped-down premium product, he acknowledged the changes have upset some customers and prompted backlash over ticketing structure and pricing.

2026-07-13T06:59:09.185338-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian defends stripped-down premium offering, says customers value seats over bundled perks

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Denmark fines KLM over “misleading” SAF marketing Denmark has fined KLM for “misleading” marketing related to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The action underscores regulators’ scrutiny of how airlines communicate fuel sustainability claims and the need for marketing language that is consistent with verifiable SAF usage.

2026-07-13T05:59:51.269428-07:00

Denmark fines KLM over “misleading” SAF marketing

FlightGlobal

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Korean Air posts Q2 net loss and 34% drop in operating profit as fuel costs spike Korean Air reported a second-quarter operating profit down 34% year on year and a net loss, driven by soaring fuel costs attributed to the US–Iran conflict and pressured demand—particularly softer outbound traffic. Despite record quarterly revenue, the SkyTeam carrier expects recovery in Q3 as fuel surcharges ease and demand rebounds.

2026-07-13T05:15:09.813741-07:00

Korean Air posts Q2 net loss and 34% drop in operating profit as fuel costs spike

FlightGlobal

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Western Sydney International begins A321 freighter trial cargo ops ahead of commercial launch Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) has started cargo precinct trial operations, with Qantas Freight’s A321F (VH-XF5) arriving from Sydney Kingsford Smith as flight QF7301. Trial flights began July 13, 2026, as the new airport progresses toward opening for commercial services.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Western Sydney International begins A321 freighter trial cargo ops ahead of commercial launch

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JetBlue launches record Fort Lauderdale (FLL) expansion with 8 new destinations and 6 connecting routes later in 2026 JetBlue has unveiled its largest-ever flight schedule from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), adding eight new destinations and committing to six additional connections later this year. The move is positioned as a major step-up in network depth from the carrier’s key Florida hub, expanding both nonstop and connecting options for travelers.

2026-07-12T14:31:12.559345-07:00

JetBlue launches record Fort Lauderdale (FLL) expansion with 8 new destinations and 6 connecting routes later in 2026

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JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International after Spirit’s 2026 collapse JetBlue Airways is seeking authorization for up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, aiming to fill capacity left by Spirit Airlines following its collapse earlier in 2026. The request signals an expansion push at FLL as gate availability becomes a key competitive lever.

2026-07-10T12:13:56.028342-07:00

JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International after Spirit’s 2026 collapse

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