FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Wizz Air warns Serbia’s amended rules would effectively shut its Belgrade base from Nov. 2026, sparking an EU-policy dispute

Wizz Air says Serbia’s new civil aviation rule changes will force closure of its Belgrade base from November 2026, arguing the measures breach its obligations to Europe. Serbia’s civil aviation authority counters that an amended law is “equitable,” prompting Wizz Air to urge EU intervention.

2026-06-04T02:43:08.835344-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Qatar Airways Cabin Crew Reveal the Reasons Why They Took Part in a Historic 'Sickout'

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Qatar Airways cabin crew risked arrest and deportation to stage a historic sickout. Insiders reveal stagnant wages, curfews, and reforms that are already being reversed.

2026-06-04T01:57:50.890606-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

UK-based A340-600 freight operator European Cargo appoints administrators

By FlightGlobal: Bournemouth-based airline used modified fleet of aircraft acquired from carriers including Virgin Atlantic. UK freight operator European Cargo, which is based at Bournemouth airport, has appointed joint administrators to the business.

2026-06-04T01:26:09.799106-07:00
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ch-aviationHilka Birns

Kenya Airways eyes bid to operate another airline

By ch-aviation: Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) is preparing a plan to operate another country's national airline as part of a broader growth strategy aimed at strengthening its long-term recovery, according to chairman Kiprono Kittony.

2026-06-04T03:45:22.261023-07:00
ReutersRajesh Kumar Singh

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

By Reuters: Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the Iran war driving up jet fuel costs, forcing flight ​detours and testing carriers' ability to raise fares.

2026-06-03T23:56:25.928947-07:00