Air Mauritius Seeks Up to Five Narrowbodies and Reviews A350 Orders
October 27, 2026
As part of its “Future-Fit Game Changer” turnaround, Air Mauritius has issued a request for proposals for up to five single-aisle aircraft and is reviewing its three A350-900 orders. The review follows a 10-year network assessment focused on route profitability. The airline is also considering converting its ATR 72-500 for medical evacuation and cargo flights to Rodrigues Island.
Air France and KLM Fined $425,000 Over Flights Through Restricted Iraqi Airspace
October 27, 2026
The US Department of Transportation fined Air France $105,000 and KLM $320,000 for operating Delta codeshare flights below Flight Level 320 through the Baghdad Flight Information Region, despite FAA restrictions. The alleged flights took place between 2022 and 2025. Both airlines were ordered to stop similar violations.
Icelandair Cuts Winter Capacity and Maintains Full-Year Loss Forecast
October 26, 2026
Icelandair will reduce capacity by 4% in the fourth quarter of 2026 and 8% in the first quarter of 2027, retire Boeing 757s and 767s sooner, and drop unprofitable flights. The airline cites high fuel prices, currency pressures and weaker advance booking patterns, and maintains its forecast for a 2026 EBIT loss of $20–30 million. This follows a record third quarter, with revenue up 12% to $655 million and EBIT at $120.3 million.