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Qatar Airways Plans Final Large Aircraft Order, Eyes Stake in RwandAir

Qatar Airways has announced plans to place one final large aircraft order, marking the end of its rapid expansion phase as it seeks to grow annual passenger numbers from 50 million to 80 million over the next five to six years. The airline’s decision reflects a strategic shift towards fleet optimization and sustained capacity growth, rather than aggressive expansion.

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China Southern to Explore M&A and Investment in Smaller Airlines

China Southern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has announced plans to conduct in-depth research on strategic cooperation, investment, and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) opportunities with small and medium-sized airlines. This initiative reflects China Southern’s strategy to expand its market influence and enhance its network by potentially partnering with or acquiring smaller carriers. Through this strategic evaluation, China…