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Wizz Air is actively monitoring airport capacity held by struggling operators ahead of a winter season marked by cost volatility and regional headwinds. (Photo: Rob Munro)

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Wizz Air eyes distressed competitors' slots

The European LCC says it is watching for opportunities that could be freed up as weaker carriers face a difficult winter of high fuel costs.

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Accelya launches agentic AI tool to manage passenger recovery during disruption

Airline software provider says FLX Recover can rebook passengers automatically within limits set by the airline, and works with existing passenger service systems

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ERAA Gen. Assembly: Rungholm re-elected ERAA President

Rungholm returned for another two-year term, while 11 other representatives are voted in to serve on the executive board

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ERAA Gen. Assembly: 'No availability' of new aircraft for regional fleets

Fleet renewals pushed back as regional aircraft shortages show no sign of easing, a panel hears

Airlines & Airports

ERAA Gen. Assembly: Widerøe wins Airline of the Year 2026

A night to remember for Widerøe as the airline scoops two awards at event held in the Titanic museum

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ERAA Gen. Assembly: 'Regional Connectivity does not operate in a vacuum' - Barriga

European Regions Assoc. Director General Montserrat Barriga warns of threats to regional aviation during her closing address at the association's General Assembly

Aviation fuel accounts for nearly half of African carriers’ operating expenses.

Aircraft & OEMs 1 min read

Air Peace 737NG fleet grows as fuel costs drive upgrade

The Nigerian carrier adds a 737-900 and 737-700 via Friendly Avia Support as it replaces 737 Classics to reduce fuel costs.

Responses to the CAA SWIM consultation will feed into future airspace policy under the UK's Airspace Modernisation Strategy.

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UK CAA launches SWIM consultation

The regulator has opened a public consultation on System Wide Information Management.

Ibrahim Canliel at Air Astana HQ in Almaty.

Airlines & Airports 3 mins read

Air Astana pivots east after airspace closure triggers network review

Following the sudden suspension of 15% of its international capacity in February, Chief Executive Ibrahim Canliel explains how rapid redeployment across China, India, and Southeast Asia accelerated the carrier’s medium-term expansion, backstopped by a 30% spare engine buffer and incoming Boeing 787-9s.

Airlines & Airports 2 mins read

Tigerair Taiwan implements Dohop connected travel platform

Promoted: With Scoot as its first airline partner, Tigerhop expands Dohop’s footprint in Asia and adds new network capacity and destinations

The regional allocation incorporates 13 routes from Gatwick, including services to Sharm El Sheikh (image, Jet2).

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Jet2 expands Winter 26/27 capacity and adds London Gatwick winter operations.

The leisure carrier is expanding network capacity by 8.7% through the addition of over 500,000 seats across its UK airport base network.

Wong Hong: "Geopolitical developments and changes in trade policies add some uncertainty to the outlook for the remainder of the year”.

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Asia Pacific passenger demand stays soft in August as cargo keeps growing

International passenger demand at Asia Pacific airlines remained soft in August, while air cargo volumes continued to grow on the back of exports and demand linked to artificial intelligence hardware, according to preliminary figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).

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Flydubai incident exposes critical cockpit security vulnerabilities

The 30 September emergency diversion of flight FZ1073 to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, has exposed critical vulnerabilities in post-9/11 flight deck security and international crew vetting.

Aircraft & OEMs 2 mins read

Deutsche Aircraft opens Leipzig FAL as Nico Neumann calls for greater German aerospace ambition

Deutsche Aircraft has officially opened its final assembly line for the D328eco at Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking the formal return of complete commercial aircraft manufacturing to German soil after a 25 years.

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