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NewsAlaska Air Group secures single operating certificate for Alaska and Hawaiian
Combining operations under a single AOC marks a major milestone in the combination process that began with Alaska’s acquisition of Hawaiian more than a year ago.
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Airline BusinessAmid warnings of US ‘uncertainty’, Korean Air doubles down on profitability focus
Korean Air is looking to tap “high-profit” opportunities in its network - including in its charter operations - as part of efforts to boost its revenues against shrinking passenger yields.
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NewsJetBlue sells 12 more Embraer 190s amid fleet restructuring
JetBlue Airways disposed of 12 more grounded Embraer 190s in the third quarter, while six of its Airbus narrowbodies were out of service for Pratt & Whitney engine maintenance.
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Airline BusinessWeek 44 2025: Airlines hope for more treat than trick as Europe, Asia-Pacific earnings come in focus
The coming week will see more airline earnings, with the focus shifting from North American carriers to those in the Asia-Pacific and Europe.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 18-24 October 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessStruggling Icelandair bidding to end ‘unsustainable losses’ in 2026
After Norwegian kicked off the third-quarter earnings season in Europe with an upbeat assessment of its fortunes, Icelandair Group offered an abrupt change in vibes during its call a day later.
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NewsNouvelair A320 may have overflown EasyJet aircraft by less than 10ft during wrong-runway landing
French investigators have revealed that a Nouvelair Airbus A320 may have passed less than 10ft above a waiting EasyJet A320 during the recent landing conflict at Nice, after conducting its approach to the wrong runway. The inquiry into the extraordinary 21 September incident states that the Nouvelair A320 did not ...
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NewsSpirit Airlines explores merger options during second bankruptcy restructuring
Spirit Airlines believes merging with another company may provide its best path to long-term viability as the ultra-low-cost carrier operates under its second bankruptcy restructuring in one year.
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NewsJudge approves Spirit Airlines to reject leases on 67 Airbus jets
Spirit Airlines moves closer to significantly reducing its fleet size after a US federal judge approved the carrier’s request to reject leases on 67 Airbus narrowbody aircraft as part of its bankruptcy restructuring efforts.
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Airline Business‘Program X’ already delivering for Norwegian as Q3 earnings improve
Norwegian kicked off the third-quarter earnings season in Europe by setting a high bar for performance as the Scandinavian low-cost carrier enjoys the fruits of its post-Covid reinvention efforts.
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NewsRoanoke ERJ-145 overrun captain proceeded to land despite go-around calls
Preliminary investigations into the recent CommuteAir Embraer ERJ-145XR overrun at Roanoke have found the jet was high on the approach, but its captain proceeded to land despite two go-around calls from the first officer. The aircraft was operating a United Express flight from Dulles to Roanoke-Blacksburg airport on 24 September, ...
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Airline BusinessWeek 43 2025: Earnings ramp up as industry gathers for ALTA and IATA events
The third-quarter earnings season ramps up this week as the first European carriers discuss their performances during the crucial July-September quarter, which tends to weigh heavily on full-year metrics for carriers in the Northern Hemisphere.
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NewsBoeing 747 freighter skids off runway into sea at Hong Kong
A Boeing 747-400BDSF freighter operated by charter company AirACT skidded off the runway and into the sea while attempting to land at Hong Kong airport, with four crew rescued and one ground staff member still missing.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 11-17 October 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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NewsAbra Group considers fleet crossover between Avianca, Gol and Wamos Air
With fleet flexibility taking high priority for Abra Group, the Latin American airline company is keeping an open mind about where it will station hundreds of incoming narrowbody and widebody jets.
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NewsMadagascar Airlines chief steps down as political turmoil rocks country
Madagascar Airlines chief executive Thierry de Bailleul is stepping down from his post, effective immediately, citing tensions within the company. De Bailleul’s decision comes as Madagascar faces political turmoil, with attempts by military personnel to oust the country’s president, Andry Rajoelina. The carrier says de Bailleul has opted to “step ...
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In depthAs Chinese carriers protest airspace ban, US operators urge broader restriction
Several Chinese carriers have formally lodged objections to a proposed ban on using Russian airspace for US services, while major US operators have – equally predictably – shown support for the measure, and urged an even broader response. The US Department of Transportation detailed its proposal on 9 October, sparking ...
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NewsAbra to become a publicly traded US company
Abra Group, parent company of Latin American airlines Avianca and Gol, intends to become a publicly traded US company.
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Airline BusinessWhy might EasyJet be an acquisition target?
News reports on 14 October linking shipping giant MSC to a bid for EasyJet have ignited a debate about the UK carrier’s future – and that of the low-cost sector in Europe.
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NewsCaribbean Airlines CEO Gavin Medera resigns as airline undergoes turbulent transition
The airline’s board confirmed Medera’s departure on 13 October, saying chief operating officer Nirmala Ramai has stepped in as acting CEO to “ensure continuity and stability”.