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191 articlesPage 1 of 10Updated Apr 20, 2026

FCAH Aerospace Rebrands as First Class Air, Unifies Aftermarket Services

FCAH Aerospace has rebranded as First Class Air, launching an integrated platform that unifies five aftermarket companies to streamline MRO and supply...

Apr 20, 20264 min
FCAH Aerospace Rebrands as First Class Air, Unifies Aftermarket Services
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Sofema Partners with Eastwing to Boost Nigerian Aviation Training

SAS partners with Eastwing Youth Foundation to provide over 525 EASA-compliant courses, strengthening aviation capacity and skills in Nigeria.

Apr 20, 20264 min
Sofema Partners with Eastwing to Boost Nigerian Aviation Training
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American Airlines Rejects United's 2026 Merger Proposal Amid Antitrust Scrutiny

American Airlines has rejected a merger proposal from United Airlines, citing negative impacts on competition amid rising bipartisan antitrust concerns.

Apr 20, 20265 min
American Airlines Rejects United's 2026 Merger Proposal Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
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Air India Delays Boeing 777 Retrofit Program Completion to 2029

Air India has delayed its $400M legacy widebody fleet retrofit, pushing final completion to 2029 due to persistent supply chain bottlenecks.

Apr 20, 20265 min
Air India Delays Boeing 777 Retrofit Program Completion to 2029
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Air Canada Suspends JFK Flights for 5 Months Amid Fuel Crisis

Air Canada is suspending Toronto and Montreal flights to JFK for five months due to soaring jet fuel prices linked to the ongoing Iran conflict.

Apr 20, 20265 min
Air Canada Suspends JFK Flights for 5 Months Amid Fuel Crisis
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Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Raise Fares, Cut European & Asian Flights

Airlines face higher costs and flight cuts as a jet fuel crisis linked to the Strait of Hormuz closure deepens across Europe and Asia.

Apr 19, 20265 min
Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Raise Fares, Cut European & Asian Flights
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AOPA Nigeria: Global Jet Fuel Pricing Cripples Domestic Airlines

Nigeria's AOPA president states that globally-benchmarked jet fuel prices, not supply issues, are crippling domestic airlines' finances and sustainability.

Apr 19, 20265 min
AOPA Nigeria: Global Jet Fuel Pricing Cripples Domestic Airlines
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American Airlines' New Scheduling App Sparks Senior Pilot Revolt

American Airlines' new scheduling app, which bypasses seniority, has angered senior pilots, fueling a movement to overthrow their union leadership.

Apr 19, 20265 min
American Airlines' New Scheduling App Sparks Senior Pilot Revolt
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El Al Orders More Boeing 787s, Faces Excessive Pricing Fine

El Al ordered more Boeing 787s to expand its long-haul fleet while facing a proposed $39M fine for excessive pricing amid reduced competition.

Apr 19, 20265 min
El Al Orders More Boeing 787s, Faces Excessive Pricing Fine
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Four UK Travel Firms Cease Trading Amid Rising Industry Pressures

Four UK travel companies collapsed in early 2026, cancelling bookings and highlighting financial pressures from rising costs and post-pandemic recovery.

Apr 18, 20264 min
Four UK Travel Firms Cease Trading Amid Rising Industry Pressures
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Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Administration Bailout to Avoid Liquidation

Spirit Airlines has asked the Trump administration for an emergency bailout to avoid liquidation amid surging jet fuel prices and mounting creditor...

Apr 18, 20264 min
Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Administration Bailout to Avoid Liquidation
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Middle East Crisis Spurs Europe's Shift to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Geopolitical instability is creating a critical jet fuel shortage in Europe, accelerating the strategic transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Apr 18, 20265 min
Middle East Crisis Spurs Europe's Shift to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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IATA Warns of May Flight Cancellations Amid European Jet Fuel Shortage

IATA warns European flights face cancellation by late May due to a severe jet fuel shortage caused by Middle East conflict, threatening summer travel.

Apr 18, 20265 min
IATA Warns of May Flight Cancellations Amid European Jet Fuel Shortage
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Airlines Cut Summer Routes as Jet Fuel Prices Nearly Double

Airlines including Delta and Air Canada are cutting summer routes as jet fuel prices double amid geopolitical conflict, disrupting travel plans.

Apr 18, 20265 min
Airlines Cut Summer Routes as Jet Fuel Prices Nearly Double
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Mideast Conflict Spurs Europe's Shift to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Middle East conflict has choked Europe's jet fuel supply, spiking prices and accelerating the strategic shift toward Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Apr 17, 20265 min
Mideast Conflict Spurs Europe's Shift to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Boeing Sees Defense Upside as Iran Conflict Spares Jet Deliveries

Boeing's CEO confirms commercial jet deliveries are on schedule despite the Iran conflict, while its defense unit sees growth from heightened tensions.

Apr 17, 20264 min
Boeing Sees Defense Upside as Iran Conflict Spares Jet Deliveries
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Lufthansa Strike Grounds 1,000+ Flights, Shutters CityLine Unit

Lufthansa's pilot strike enters its fifth day, grounding over 1,000 flights and forcing the early closure of its regional CityLine subsidiary.

Apr 17, 20264 min
Lufthansa Strike Grounds 1,000+ Flights, Shutters CityLine Unit
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Nigeria Pushes for African MRO Hubs to Halt Billions in Capital Flight

Nigeria's Aviation Minister calls for African MRO hubs to stop a reported $2.5 billion annual capital flight from overseas aircraft maintenance.

Apr 17, 20265 min
Nigeria Pushes for African MRO Hubs to Halt Billions in Capital Flight
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Omni-Blu CEO: Management Skills Key to Nigerian Airline Survival

Omni-Blu Aviation's CEO, Akin Olateru, argues that a lack of management expertise, not technical skill, is the primary cause of airline failures in...

Apr 17, 20265 min
Omni-Blu CEO: Management Skills Key to Nigerian Airline Survival
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National Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-200F Freighter

National Airlines has received its first Boeing 777-200F freighter, a key step in its fleet modernization and expansion of its global cargo network.

Apr 17, 20264 min
National Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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