SAS will begin assessing ownership, leasing and Japanese equity-financing options for its 45 Embraer E195-E2s toward the end of 2026, ahead of deliveries from 2027. The fleet expansion supports plans to strengthen Copenhagen as a major hub, increase long-haul capacity and expand seats, routes and weekly connections through 2031.

A US court has accepted airBaltic’s voluntary Chapter 11 filing, allowing it to access financing and restructure obligations to creditors and lessors. The airline has secured a conditional €350 million financing commitment and aims to emerge by June 2027 with a smaller fleet and lower operating costs.

Air Arabia Saudi (Air Arabia Alliance) has received its AOC from Saudi Arabia’s GACA, clearing the way to begin low-cost operations from Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport. Initial destinations will be announced shortly, extending Air Arabia’s multi-hub joint-venture model into Saudi Arabia despite challenging first-half 2026 trading conditions.