Following the transaction, China Southern's ownership stake in Chongqing Airlines will increase from 60% to 91.47%, with the remaining shares held by local investors.

UK-based LCC easyJet could come under offer from Castlelake after the U.S. investment firm said it was considering a bid.

Dominican carrier Arajet expects to reach its goal to end the year with a fleet of 17 aircraft after a 16th Boeing 737-8 joined its fleet.

Russia's Yakovlev will build a shortened MC-21-210 variant with extended range by 2028.

Atlas Air acquires 49% stake in Air Atlanta to expand global freighter capacity; Air Atlanta consists of sister airlines Air Atlanta Icelandic and Air Atlanta Europe.

Corendon Airlines focuses on long-haul ACMI leases and seasonal wet-leasing while maintaining a stable 737 fleet.

VietJet plans Thai fleet expansion to 50 Boeing 737-8s and new U-Tapao MRO center to boost regional operations.

IndiGo plans to return most of its damp-leased fleet and reduce the use of older-generation aircraft.