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Air China orders 60 A320neo-family jets in roughly $9.5bn deal; deliveries 2028–2032

Air China signs $9.5bn deal for 60 Airbus A320neo aircraft

Air China to buy 60 Airbus aircraft worth $9.53B, deliveries expected 2028–2032

United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise

EAS Group to acquire Volga‑Dnepr (Russia) in 1Q26 — implications for global heavy airlift, sanctions and maintenance

Jazeera Airways to launch scheduled passenger services from Amman Marka (Amman City) Airport

Evio Pitches Electric-First “Strong Hybrid” Airliner to Boost Regional Route Economics

Jewar (Noida) International Airport inauguration delayed again

Thai Airways board dispute delays finalisation of leases for ten Boeing 787s

Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service

United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise

Air China orders 60 A320neo‑family jets with deliveries starting in 2028

EAS Group to acquire Volga‑Dnepr (Russia) in 1Q26 — implications for global heavy airlift, sanctions and maintenance

Jazeera Airways to launch scheduled passenger services from Amman Marka (Amman City) Airport

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Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service

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