Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air India  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Air India A319 airprox: transcript indicates sharp descent to avoid Indian Navy Dhruv helicopter

An incident transcript suggests an Air India Airbus A319 departing Port Blair in 2024 performed a sharp descent to avoid an Indian Navy Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Dhruv Mk III helicopter, reported as an airprox. The report centers on closure distance and the pilot-initiated avoidance maneuver.

2026-05-21T00:54:28.115665-07:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines   easyJet  
Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

EasyJet Sees Drop in Summer Sales Over Iran War Uncertainty

By Bloomberg: EasyJet Plc said summer bookings are trailing last year’s levels as consumers hold back on buying flights and the budget carrier raises ticket prices because of higher fuel costs.

Also: The Independent and 3 more
2026-05-21T00:39:38.846598-07:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airlines   easyJet  
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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

EasyJet aims for upgauge boost as it accelerates A319 exit

By FlightGlobal: UK carrier to phase out A319s by end of its 2029 fiscal year as Neo delivery pace increases. EasyJet expects to phase out the last of its Airbus A319s by September 2029 under an accelerated schedule aimed at capitalising on revenue gains from switching to larger aircraft.

Also: AirInsight
2026-05-21T01:54:10.281665-07:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Norse Atlantic retains faith in new business model as net losses deepen in first quarter

By FlightGlobal: Long-haul budget carrier confident in dual-activity strategy and impact of cost-cutting measures. Norse Atlantic Airways’ first quarter net loss deepened by more than 60%, as the company strives to stabilise its financial position in the face of higher fuel prices.

2026-05-20T23:24:38.284828-07:00