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Breeze Airways secures US$200m as ‘most capitalised start-up’, CEO says
/ | 2 Comments on Breeze Airways secures US$200m as ‘most capitalised start-up’, CEO saysThe parent group of American low-cost Breeze Airways has closed US$200 million in funding from investors, as the airline taps into small city routes not served by competitors. Breeze Aviation Group Inc closed in on the Series B funding led by accounts managed by BlackRock and Knighthead Capital Management. David Neeleman, CEO of the carrier
Read morePodcast: Chaos at Kabul Airport and the battle of the flying taxis
/Host Adam Thorn and reporter Hannah Dowling discuss the concerning images and reports coming out of Kabul Airport as frightened residents attempt to flee the country.
Read moreAlaska announces a firm order of 12 more 737-9 jets
Alaska Airlines has announced it will grow its fleet options early with a 12 Boeing 737-9 firm jet order, as the carrier inches closer to a single-aisle dominated fleet. In a statement, the airline said the addition will increase its total firm order of the aircraft to 93 jets. The announcement is part of a
Read moreAirlines across the globe are avoiding Afghanistan airspace
As chaos erupted in Afghanistan over the weekend, airlines around the world are avoiding its airspace to ensure the safety of its passengers. President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan on Sunday after negotiations for a transition of power from the Taliban as the US announced it withdrew its military from the nation. Since then, Western and
Read moreJetBlue announces first trans-Atlantic route amid US travel ban
/JetBlue has announced a transatlantic route for the first time between New York and Heathrow, while the US maintains its tight grip on restrictions with UK citizens.
Read moreIndia days away from recertifying 737 MAX, reports say
/Sources told Bloomberg India was now satisfied with the aircraft’s performance since last November when it was cleared to fly in the United States, Europe and other nations.
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