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    Chapeco Airport, via its official Facebook and Instagram accounts, announced (04-Nov-2026) commercial operations at the airport are suspended indefinitely due to damage to infrastructure caused by storms.

    Background ✨

    Chapeco Airport previously undertook a terminal renovation and expansion project to increase the building to 2400sqm, lifting annual passenger capacity to 1.5 million.1 It later completed the first phase of the expansion, adding a 900sqm extension with a snack bar and WiFi, as part of wider works including a new arrivals hall and food court targeted for completion by 20-Dec-2022.2

    Turkish Airlines reported (03-Nov-2026) jet fuel costs increased by 118% since the beginning of 2026. CFO Metin Gülşen said fuel costs per available seat kilometre could increase more than 80% year-on-year in 4Q2026 at current market prices. Non fuel unit costs are expected to rise by a mid to high single digit percentage. [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]

    Background ✨

    Turkish Airlines chairman Murat Şeker said geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and fuel-price volatility significantly affected the operating environment in 2Q2026, with selective growth, higher passenger and cargo unit revenues and efficiency studies partly offsetting fuel-cost pressure1. Turkish Airlines attributed a 41% fall in EBITDAR in 2Q2026 to rising fuel expenses2. Mr Şeker said the base case implied a USD3.5 billion 2026 cost burden and noted fuel-surcharge adjustments across more than 150 destinations plus ancillary price rises generated about USD100 million additional revenue3. Turkish Airlines hedged 38% of 2026 fuel use and five percent for 20274.

    Hamilton International Airport announced (05-Nov-2026) plans to pay a NZD1 million (USD562,057) dividend to its five shareholding councils before 25-Dec-2026, the airport's "largest dividend ever". The dividend follows the airport's return to profitability for the first time since 2019, without relying on land sales or valuation adjustments. CEO Mark Morgan stated: "Our financial results reflect our first full 12 months of international services between Hamilton and Australia, plus the new jet services between Hamilton and Christchurch added during the year", adding: "Our property business contributed strongly to our balance sheet and there will be significant growth from that next year when we complete investment in the Precinct North business park". He concluded: "Our passenger numbers are at a record high with 530,000 passengers using Hamilton Airport last year heading to Sydney, the Gold Coast, Wellington and Christchurch. We need that growth to continue if we are to attract more airlines and build more routes out of Hamilton". [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Hamilton previously reported a 39% passenger increase in the six months ended 31-Dec-2025, driven by Jetstar Airways’ Hamilton-Sydney and Hamilton-Gold Coast services, and it expected its first modest profit since 2019 without land sales; CEO Mark Morgan also highlighted the balance-sheet role of commercial property diversification1. The airport later secured a NZD6.5 million Government loan to support a runway extension enabling widebody operations, with physical works slated for late 2026 over 12 months2.

    Avolon finalised (04-Nov-2026) the purchase of 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, increasing the company's 737 MAX backlog to more than 240 aircraft. Boeing stated the agreement is "a record 737 MAX order by a lessor". [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]

    Background ✨

    Avolon’s latest Boeing commitment followed a broader OEM push, with firm orders for 140 737 MAXs and 110 Airbus aircraft, plus options for a further 100, taking total firm commitments to 749 aircraft, subject only to Bohai Leasing shareholder approval expected before end-Oct-2026.1 Avolon also continued placing 737 MAX capacity, agreeing leases for six 737 MAX 8s with Royal Air Maroc and delivering the first of six MAX 8s to Virgin Australia under sale and leaseback.2 3

    AerFin agreed (04-Nov-2026) to acquire 44 Boeing 737NG aircraft and 88 CFM56-7B engines from Qantas Airways. The aircraft will be transferred to AerFin over the next seven years, with the first to arrive in 2026. The transaction is expected to support AerFin's airline and MRO customers with access to aircraft material and aftermarket solutions. Qantas Domestic CEO Markus Svensson stated: "This agreement allows us to plan for the retirement of the majority of our 737 fleet while also providing flexibility to adjust the timing as new aircraft arrive". AerFin stated the agreement is "the largest transaction in the company's history". [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    AerFin continued to scale its asset-backed and teardown-led model, with Turning Rock Partners’ second financing backed by three A220s and with AerFin managing disassembly, maintenance and parts distribution after an interim operating period.1 It also built widebody material positions, acquiring Boeing 777-300ERs previously operated by Japan Airlines for disassembly and inventory across warehouses in the UK, the Americas and Asia Pacific.2 3

    Lufthansa Group and Portugal's Government signed (03-Nov-2026) the contract for Lufthansa to acquire an initial 44.9% minority stake in TAP Air Portugal for EUR1.025 billion. The stake could expand up to 49.9% via employee share acquisitions, potentially raising the total purchase price to EUR1.2 billion. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr stated: "Our networks complement each other perfectly and, in addition to Portugal, open up new growth prospects for us, particularly in South America and Brazil". He added: "Together with TAP's employees, we want to continue the airline's success story, preserve its Portuguese identity, and develop Lisbon into the Lufthansa Group's hub". [more - original PR - German]

    Background ✨

    Lufthansa Group CFO Till Streichert said it expected up to EUR450 million of synergies in the first year after investing, with regulatory approvals anticipated in 18 to 24 months.1 TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues said the European Commission review was likely to be “very complex” and assessed route by route.2 Lufthansa Group CCO Dieter Vranckx said TAP could be integrated within 18 months post-closing, aided by its existing Star Alliance membership.3

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    Emirates reported (14-Sep-2026) the following fleet highlights for 2026:

    • Took delivery of 18 aircraft, comprising 11 new A350s and seven Boeing 777Fs;
    • Expects to take delivery of six additional A350s by the end of 2026;
    • Completed installation of Starlink inflight connectivity on "close to" 50 aircraft;
    • Progressed with USD5 billion fleet retrofit programme. 104 aircraft have been retrofitted to date, comprising 53 777s and 51 A380s;
    • A350 equipment deployed from Dubai to 30 destinations, increasing to 36 by the end of 2026. The airline will deploy A350s to Larnaca, Malta, Nairobi and Hamburg from late Oct-2026, and to Mauritius from Nov-2026;
    • Premium economy now available on services to 90 destinations, with six additional destinations to receive the product by the end of 2026, including Paris, Delhi and Stockholm;
    • 137 aircraft configured with premium economy seats, which will increase to 155 by the end of 2026. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Emirates' A350 roll-out continued through 2026, including an additional daily A350 frequency on Dubai-Colombo from 08-Aug-2026 and planned A350 deployment on one of three daily Dubai-Kuala Lumpur services from 01-Sep-2026.1 2 The USD5 billion retrofit programme reached 100 refurbished aircraft (53 777s and 47 A380s), with approximately 20 expected by the end of Dec-2026 and a new phase slated from Oct-2026.3

    Athens International Airport director of communications and marketing Ioanna Papadopoulou stated (26-Oct-2026) the Americas remain a priority, with weekly US departures increasing over 100% to 103 since 2019. She also flagged growth opportunities from Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila and Hong Kong. Ms Papadopoulou added: "Australia remains one of Athens' largest unserved markets and a strategic objective, supported by sizeable traffic flows and the Greek diaspora, while Africa also offers future growth potential". The airport's departing capacity totals approximately 7.14 million seats in winter 2026/27, up 3.2% year-on-year. [more - Aviation Week]

    Background ✨

    Athens International Airport handled 15.8 million passengers in 1H2026 (+4.5% year-on-year) and restructured its 40MAP expansion into a phased, modular plan, with projects including a multi-storey car park and north-west apron, a 600sqm VIP terminal, and extra immigration booths (all due 2027).1 It carried 34.0 million passengers in 2025 (+6.7% year-on-year), with international traffic up 8.6%.2

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