ch-aviationPaul Ash

Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress

Reporting says Sri Lanka’s government is considering a partial sale of cash-strapped SriLankan Airlines. The move would indicate further steps to address the carrier’s funding pressure through ownership restructuring, rather than relying solely on continued state support.

2026-06-14T23:31:49.147033-07:00
FlightGlobalAlfred Chua

Virgin Australia counts down to delivery of first 737 Max 10

By FlightGlobal: Virgin Australia has 10 737 Max 10s on order. Virgin Australia The airline has 10 Boeing 737 Max 10s on order. Virgin Australia has outlined the delivery timeline for its Boeing 737 Max 10, as the type inches closer to certification this year.

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2026-06-14T19:48:52.601197-07:00
New York TimesChristina Morales

12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Shortly Following Takeoff

By New York Times: Eleven passengers and a pilot were killed after the plane climbed about 100 feet and then crashed to the ground at the Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, officials said.

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00
Associated PressDiarlei Rodrigues

Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6

By Associated Press: Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard. The crash happened Sunday morning.

2026-06-14T08:31:01.385067-07:00