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Harvard Ave Acquisition will merge with OAG in a $300 million de-SPAC transaction, with the combined entity to be listed on Nasdaq, supported by various shareholder and sponsor agreements.

OAG Group is acquiring Harvard Ave Acquisition Corporation in a reverse merger that will result in a new public entity listed on Nasdaq.

European airline capacity grew 3.8% in September 2026, driven by Low-Cost Carriers, with Spain and the UK as top markets, Ryanair as the largest airline, and Istanbul as the busiest airport.

OAG appointed David Robles, former Google EMEA Travel Leader, as a non-executive director to enhance its AI-driven global travel intelligence platform.

China's aviation market saw a 6.2% increase in overall capacity in September 2026, driven by strong domestic growth and with China Southern and China Eastern as leading airlines.

India's aviation market in September 2026 saw an overall 4.5% capacity decrease, dominated by low-cost carriers and led by IndiGo, with Delhi being the busiest hub and the UAE the top international destination.

Africa's aviation market is growing, with increased capacity in North Africa and Western Europe, South Africa dominating domestic flights, and Ethiopian Airlines remaining the largest carrier.

Middle East aviation capacity declined by 3.7% in September 2026 compared to the previous year, with varied performance across countries and airlines, and international capacity seeing a 5% drop while domestic capacity grew by 6.9%.

African airline capacity grew by 9.4% in September 2026, with Ethiopian Airlines as the largest carrier and Cairo as the busiest airport.

OAG appointed former Google EMEA Travel Leader David Robles as a non-executive director to enhance its AI-driven travel intelligence platform.

OAG's Megahubs 2026 report names Istanbul Airport as the world's most connected, with Asian airports showing a strong recovery and dominating the top 20 rankings.

OAG's Megahubs 2026 report identifies Istanbul Airport as the world's most connected airport, with significant recovery observed in Asian and Chinese hubs.

OAG's July 2026 on-time performance report highlights Asian airlines' dominance in punctuality, with Garuda Indonesia leading globally, and identifies top performers and those with significant cancellations across various regions.

Dubai International Airport continued as the world's busiest international airport in 2025, followed by London Heathrow, Seoul Incheon, and Singapore Changi.