SWAPA's $100M 737 MAX Lawsuit Against Boeing Proceeds
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association's $100M lawsuit against Boeing for lost wages during the 20-month 737 MAX grounding will proceed in Texas.
May 7, 20265 min
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SAF Price Gap Narrows Amid Aviation Oil Supply Crisis
Rising global jet fuel prices are narrowing the cost gap with Sustainable Aviation Fuel, making SAF more competitive amid new European mandates.
May 7, 20266 min
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Global Air Cargo Demand Falls 4.8% Amid Mideast Disruptions
Global air cargo demand fell 4.8% year-over-year in March 2026, driven by major disruptions at Middle East hubs and a 106.6% surge in jet fuel prices.
May 6, 20265 min
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Global Business Aviation Flights Grew 3.6% in April 2026
Global business aviation flight activity grew 3.6% in April 2026, driven by strong North American fractional demand but offset by a decline in...
May 6, 20264 min
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Spirit Airlines Shutdown Leaves LaGuardia Terminal Deserted
Spirit Airlines' abrupt shutdown leaves LaGuardia's Marine Air Terminal deserted as the carrier begins a $217M liquidation process in bankruptcy court.
May 6, 20265 min
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AirAsia Orders 150 A220s, Eyes A220-500 Stretch
AirAsia placed a record firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300s and committed to another 150 if Airbus launches the larger A220-500 variant.
May 6, 20265 min
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2026 Checked Bag Rules: Airlines Hike Fees, Enforce Limits
Airlines in 2026 are enforcing stricter checked bag rules, with fees rising to $45 and new automated systems for weight and size limits.
May 6, 20265 min
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Citi Strata Elite Adds American Airlines AAdvantage Transfers
Citi's new Strata Elite card offers a 75,000-point bonus and becomes the only major premium card with 1:1 point transfers to American Airlines AAdvantage.
May 6, 20264 min
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9 Air Leases Two Boeing 737 MAX 8s from Phoenix Capital
Phoenix Aviation Capital has placed two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on lease with Chinese low-cost carrier 9 Air, supporting its ongoing fleet modernization.
May 6, 20265 min
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Bombardier Prices $500M Senior Notes Due 2035 for Refinancing
Bombardier has priced a new US$500 million issuance of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2035 to help redeem higher-interest notes from 2029.
May 5, 20265 min
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Response Plus Launches Challenger 605 Medevac Service in UAE
Response Plus Holding launched a Challenger 605 air ambulance with a 4,000 nm range, boosting medical evacuation capabilities for the UAE and region.
May 5, 20264 min
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Airbus Pitches Biman Days After $3.7B Boeing Fleet Deal
Airbus pitched a mixed-fleet strategy to Biman Bangladesh Airlines just days after the carrier signed a $3.7 billion Boeing deal tied to US trade tariffs.
May 5, 20264 min
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Global Airlines Cut 2M Seats in May as Fuel Costs and Shortages Mount
Global airlines cut 2 million seats from May schedules as surging jet fuel costs and availability fears, stemming from the Iran conflict, disrupt travel.
May 4, 20265 min
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Namibian Air Force Highlights Fleet at Aviation Week Africa 2026
Namibia's Air Force showcased its fleet at Aviation Week Africa 2026, promoting civil-military cooperation and regional air connectivity initiatives.
May 4, 20265 min
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Etihad Showcases AED 130 Billion Economic Impact at MIITE 2026
Etihad Airways showcases its AED 130 billion economic impact and role as a key UAE growth driver at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 trade platform.
May 4, 20264 min
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Jet Fuel Shortage Threatens European Summer Travel Amid Hormuz Blockade
Soaring jet fuel prices and potential shortages due to Middle East conflict threaten widespread flight cancellations and higher fares across Europe...
May 4, 20266 min
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NMDPRA Backs Dangote Jet Fuel Price to Stabilize Nigerian Market
Nigeria's NMDPRA backs Dangote Refinery's new aviation fuel price, aiming to enforce compliance and stabilize the market for struggling airlines.
May 3, 20264 min
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Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations Following Blocked JetBlue Merger
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, resulting in 17,000 job losses, following its 2024 bankruptcy and a blocked merger attempt with JetBlue.
May 3, 20264 min
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High Fuel Costs Threaten Indian Airline Profitability and Demand
Indian airlines face a severe margin squeeze as fuel costs soar to 55-60% of operating expenses, threatening fare hikes and demand destruction.
May 3, 20265 min
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Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations, Cancels All Flights Nationwide
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations and canceled flights, impacting 17,000 employees and stranding passengers after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
May 3, 20264 min
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