aviation   eVTOL   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Delta warns ITC investigation into Joby trade practices could jeopardize air-taxi partnership

Delta Air Lines says an ongoing U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation into Joby Aviation’s trade practices could disrupt its air-taxi partnership. Delta’s concern adds regulatory and legal headwinds to Joby’s commercialization push, even as Joby’s Q1 results show near-term revenue still depends largely on Blade rather than eVTOL operations.

2026-05-08T20:47:21.813008-07:00
defense   Event   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
NBC News • Corky Siemaszko, Denise Chow

Pentagon begins release of UFO files

By NBC News: The files have been a source of intrigue and fascination for generations of skeptical Americans wondering if we’re alone in the universe.

Also: Universe Today, AeroTime, AirForceTimes, Times of India, The Independent, CBS News and 4 more
2026-05-08T08:49:56.355639-07:00
aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   PaxEx   North America   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

Alaska borrows $1 billion amid fuel cost spike

By FlightGlobal: The Seattle company expects elevated fuel prices will tack $600 million onto its second-quarter expenses alone. Alaska Air Group will borrow $1 billion to help it better manage the spike in global fuel prices.

Also: The Business Journals and mynorthwest.com
2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00