Cathay earned HK$6.2 billion in the first half, its best interim profit since 2010, aided by an Air China gain.
Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its next CEO and managing director.
Lufthansa remained profitable in Q2, but a €750 million fuel-cost increase cut adjusted operating profit to €383 million.
Apollo and Castlelake now have until August 7 to make firm offers for easyJet or withdraw.
FAA approval clears Boeing's smallest 737 MAX variant for delivery, with Southwest preparing to receive the first aircraft.
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