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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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.

Under the agreement, Embraer will support a wide range of repairable components across the JL E-Jet fleet.

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Embraer Pool Program extended for J-Air's E-Jets

Deal covers E170 and E190 jets operated by the JAL regional subsudiary, with component support, local inventory and a $120m APAC distribution centre.

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Air Asia voted World’s Best LCC for 17th year running

AirAsia was named World’s Best Low‑Cost Airline for a record 17th consecutive year at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, announced on 18 September at The Langham hotel in London.

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Defining the airline connectivity opportunity in APAC

A high-growth market with contracting route networks needs a new approach to connectivity.

Olympic Air took delivery of an additional ATR 72-600 in October 2025 and has two more on order for December 2026 (Image, Aegean Group).

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Aegean Group posts H1 loss as fuel costs rise

Aegean Airlines and its regional arm Olympic Air saw domestic traffic grow 6% in H1 2026, but fuel costs and Middle East disruption drove a €3.3m group loss.

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