Norwegian Group has rejected media speculation that it plans to close Irish subsidiary Norwegian Air International (NAI), however a greater focus on simplicity could ultimately lead to some consolidation among its five air operator’s certificates (AOCs).

The lessor has acquired 10 mid-life narrowbodies from BOC Aviation, as a first step toward its target of having 100 aircraft on its books in the next three years.

Flights canceled by the Fort Worth-based carrier account for approximately 1% of its daily operation in July, the company said, adding that it has “ramped up quickly to meet the surge in demand for air travel this summer.” 

Lagos-based Green Africa has temporarily suspended bookings to mitigate against any further disruption.

European airports, which did not receive government aid to the same extent as airlines, are looking to recoup their losses, but carriers are urging them not to undermine the nascent recovery.

The State-Owned Enterprise Ministry of Indonesia (BUMN) is reportedly deliberating whether to save or shut down its national airline, Garuda Indonesia, after the carrier defaulted on a $500 million Islamic bond.

Emirates plans to resume carrying passengers from India, Nigeria and South Africa following the easing of entry restrictions to Dubai and will ramp up capacity to Jordan ahead of Eid al-Adha, one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar.  

Oslo-based Flyr will initially focus on domestic Norwegian routes, alongside a few European leisure destinations.