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    China Southern Airlines scheduled to increase Guangzhou-London Gatwick frequency from three to 13 times weekly, effective 01-Jul-2026 to 31-Aug-2026, according to OAG and the CAPA Route Capacity Analyser. The airline is the sole scheduled operator on the route.

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    China Southern Airlines launched three times weekly Guangzhou-London Gatwick on 20-Jun-2024 using Boeing 787-8s, and it offered 20 weekly Guangzhou-London frequencies across Heathrow and Gatwick at that time1. The carrier also scheduled frequency increases from Guangzhou to Madrid (to daily from 05-Jun-2026) and Paris CDG (to daily from 29-Jul-2024), remaining the sole scheduled operator on both routes2 3.

    UK's City of Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones, via her official Facebook account, confirmed (12-May-2026) Doncaster Sheffield Airport passed the first two stages of its airspace change process (ACP) and has progressed to stage three, which will include stakeholder engagement and consultation during summer 2026. Ms Jones stated the ACP is a "crucial part of plans to reopen" the airport, with the current timeline working towards "a positive decision in spring 2027". FlyDoncaster director Christian Foster stated: "We are undertaking an expedited process alongside our highly experienced team and our specialist consultants, so that we can realise the benefits of a reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport as soon as possible and start delivering a positive impact for the local economy". Mr Foster added: "Passing this point is a major milestone and I'm very grateful to our team for the significant amount of work that has got us to this stage as well as our aviation consultants Trax International who have been pivotal to this success".

    Background ✨

    City of Doncaster Council approved a GBP57 million public loan to support upgrade works, allowing the airport programme to recommence and talks with landowner Peel to restart, following the last commercial service in Nov-2022 and a Sep-2023 rescue proposal with FlyDoncaster and a 125-year lease plan.1 South Yorkshire MCA later approved a GBP159.5 million funding package (plus GBP16 million previously), while warning significant passenger services were unlikely before summer 2028.2

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    Binani Air launches operations

    Binani Air, via its official Facebook account, announced (12-May-2026) it commenced operations on 11-May-2026, operating Abuja-Lagos service with Embraer E170 equipment. The airline plans to serve Abuja, Kano, Lagos and Yola, according to its official website.

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    Nigeria’s regulator issued Binani Air Global Services an air operator’s certificate for scheduled services, with NCAA director general Chris Najomo noting this was only the start of a more demanding phase1. Binani Air previously showcased an Embraer E170 in its livery and was expected to operate from Yola to domestic points including Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Lagos, Maiduguri and Port Harcourt2.

    ValueJet, via its official Facebook and Twitter accounts, announced (12-May-2026) it commenced three times weekly Accra-Banjul service. There are no other regular scheduled nonstop services between Ghana and Gambia, according to OAG and the CAPA Route Capacity Analyser.

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    ValueJet previously launched twice weekly Lagos-Banjul service on 15-May-2025, with OAG indicating no other carriers operated the route.1 Overland Airways also launched three times weekly Lagos-Banjul service on 21-Dec-2024, reportedly via Freetown, after Gambia Civil Aviation Authority MD Nfansu Bojang said it was granted fifth freedom rights under SAATM.2

    Turkish Airlines, via its official Facebook account, announced (13-May-2026) the introduction of visa free travel to Türkiye for citizens of Australia.

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    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport also highlighted visa-free entry for Australian passport holders for stays of up to 90 days.1 Turkish Airlines progressively built its Australia presence, launching Istanbul-Kuala Lumpur-Sydney four times weekly from early Dec-2024 and planning increases through 2025 to daily from 12-Jan-2026, alongside an Istanbul-Singapore-Melbourne service from Dec-2024.2 3

    Uganda Airlines, via its official Twitter account, announced (13-May-2026) it received the first of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft wet leased from Ethiopian Airlines. The aircraft are expected to be deployed on high demand routes to destinations such as Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Lagos and Nairobi.

    Background ✨

    Uganda Airlines resumed London and Mumbai from 07-Mar-2026 after securing a Boeing 787-8 from Ethiopian Airlines under an ACMI deal, following Feb-2026 suspensions caused by unscheduled maintenance on its two A330-800s1. It also added a 156-seat A320-200 on short term wet lease from DOT LT to address capacity constraints and support services including Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja2.

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    Norse Atlantic Airways accelerated (07-May-2026) implementation of the Project Falcon cost reduction programme, to improve efficiency, simplify operations and reduce costs. The programme is expected to deliver cost savings of upwards to USD50 million p/a compared to the 2025 baseline. Programme measures include:

    • Reduce administrative workforce by approximately 75 positions (35% of administrative staff) and consolidate selected office functions;
    • Relocate head office to Oslo, to support closer commercial and operational integration, and subsequently close Arendal office;
    • Crew furloughs;
    • Temporary pay cuts for non-flying crew;
    • More flexible base structure and simplified agreements with airborne personnel;
    • Rationalise IT and partner systems.

    CEO Eivind Roald said: "Geopolitical tension has affected jet fuel prices and traffic flows, requiring Norse Atlantic to accelerate Project Falcon to strengthen our financial resilience and pave the way towards profitability". [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Norse Atlantic Airways’ Oslo Stock Exchange filing outlined a fully underwritten USD110 million rights issue, a USD70 million bridge loan and a strategic review to explore options including sale, merger or partnership, after a fuel-price shock added about USD10 million per month from end-Feb-2026 and prompted suspension of 2026 guidance1. It previously said Project Falcon targeted USD40 million to USD50 million in annual cost reductions, with about 80% of measures identified and being implemented1 2.

    Dohop CEO David Gunnarsson, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition, stated (24-Apr-2026) airline alliances of the past are "more about governance rather than the partnerships of today", which are "tech enabled partnerships that are about APIs and technology". Mr Gunnarsson commented: "The cost and commitment of entering an alliance is much more significant than entering a simple partnership with another airline for the sole purpose of extending your network". He noted the "commercial benefit" of the simplicity, low cost and speed at which airlines can enter modern partnerships, compared to "the slow, cumbersome way of doing it the old fashioned way". [more - CAPA TV]

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