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Lean, informed news and analysis relating to regional airlines and budget carriers. Charter and private aviation is also covered. Topics include fleets, airports and route development

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Google's Spirit Airlines deal should worry every airline in the industry

The tech giant just bought the defunct US low-cost carriers' corporate data set of $10 million. LCRAB editor Rob Munro considers the wider implications of the deal.

Airlines & Airports

Braathen injects fresh capital into loss-making BRA

Aviation heir attempts third rescue bid for the Swedish regional airline

Low Cost News

Passenger data stolen in MAG Airports group data breach

Around 8.7 million records stolen in malicious hack

The expansion of short-haul European operations contributed significantly to the record figures (Image, Rob Munro).

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Low-cost carriers drive record Q2 passenger numbers at UK airports

Figures published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirm that more than 81 million passengers travelled through UK airports between April and June 2026.

Avani Sing of SkyHop (L) signs MoU with Eric Lithun of Noemi

Regional News

Noemi signs MoU for up to 15 electric seaplanes

Agreement with Skyhop Aviation follows Indian Prime Minister Modi visiting Norway

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Archer Aviation unveils plans for Los Angeles' first vertiport

Agreement with sports and live entertainment company AEG adds downtown location to planned network ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

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Stade Toulousain honour city's aerospace heritage with launch of new jersey

Stars from the legendary Top 14 club side joined a photoshoot for the new playing shirt at the Airbus factory

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Wide fuel margins keep pressure on LCC hedge books

Northwest European jet fuel crack spreads near $75 a barrel in August, above IATA's full-year forecast, testing hedge cover as contracts expire.

Airlines & Airports 1 min read

airBaltic bondholders approve €380m bond amendments

Riga-based national airline airBaltic said its bondholders have approved a set of Extraordinary Resolutions covering the company's €380 million bonds carrying a 14.50% coupon and due in 2029, following a reconvened General Meeting of Bondholders held on August 17.

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Rethinking fuel architecture: how Eaton is harnessing additive manufacturing and infrastructure investment

We interviewed Matt Price, General Manager of Eaton’s Fuel Systems business, at the Farnborough International Airshow to gain an understanding of how additive manufacturing is becoming a central part of their business.

MRO News 1 min read

StandardAero secures Precision Air PW127M MRO contract

The agreement covers engines powering Precision Air’s nine-strong ATR 42 and ATR 72 fleet.

Aircraft & OEMs 1 min read

Do228 NXT set for African debut at El Alamein and AAD shows

General Atomics AeroTec Systems confirms the Do228 NXT's first African appearances at El Alamein and AAD 2026, as the airframer targets utility and regional operators across the continent.

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NTSB: Engine blade-out failure was cause of Ryanair depressurisation

Preliminary report suggests engine debris was the cause of a window breaking and a passenger being partially sucked out of the aircraft

Airlines & Airports 1 min read

Air Astana extends Dubai suspension to September 30

The Kazakhstan carrier has pushed back the resumption of its Almaty and Astana routes to Dubai by a further month, extending the suspension to September 30 as Gulf region instability continues to disrupt Central Asian carriers' network planning.

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