ARC NEWS
Singapore Airlines Group Posts Quarterly Loss
July 29, 2026
Singapore Airlines Group reported a net loss of S$76 million for the April–June 2026 quarter, its first quarterly loss in more than four years.
The result was mainly attributed to sharply higher fuel costs and losses associated with its investment in Air India.
The Group carried approximately 7.1 million passengers during the quarter despite the increasingly challenging operating environment.
The loss highlights growing financial pressure from elevated fuel prices and wider industry uncertainty.


Airlines Gradually Restore Iran Services
July 28, 2026
International flights to Tehran are recovering, rising from just six weekly services in April to 183 through August.
Schedules increase to 262 weekly flights in September, with China Southern, Pegasus, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines planning to return.
Most services remain operated by Iranian carriers, while many international airlines continue avoiding Iranian airspace due to active safety advisories.


FAA considers 737 MAX seat inspections
July 28, 2026
The FAA proposes mandatory inspections of 453 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after some passenger seats may have been incorrectly secured to their tracks during manufacturing.
Affected seats could detach during severe turbulence or an emergency landing, potentially injuring occupants, blocking aisles and delaying a critical evacuation.
The proposed directive covers the MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 8-200, with inspections estimated to cost US operators $2.66 million.


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