FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Catalina Aircraft secures commitment for 46-aircraft Catalina II, re-sets program with Hong Kong operator plan

Catalina Aircraft says it has secured a commitment for 46 Catalina II aircraft and is pressing ahead with updated versions of the turboprop type. The update supports a Hong Kong company’s intent to operate the Catalina IIs using Pan American World Airways’ “Winged Globe” branding.

2026-07-13T06:59:14.780107-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Lawyers Investigate Frontier Airlines Over Data Breach That May Have Exposed 'Sensitive' Personal Information

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Lawyers are already searching for potential victims in a data breach at Frontier Airlines after the Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier disclosed a potential cybersecurity incident to the Vermont Attorney General late last week.

2026-07-13T07:16:00.687066-07:00
BloombergLisa Abramowicz, Sri Taylor

Delta CEO Bets Flyers Will Trade Premium Perks for a Better Seat

By Bloomberg: Delta Air Lines Inc. Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said travelers care more about their seat than extras like lounge access or limousine shuttles often thrown into costly tickets, as he defended a stripped-down premium product that has roiled some customers.

2026-07-13T06:59:09.185338-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Uh, Oh: Europe's Jet Fuel Supplies Are in a Much Worse State Than We All Thought. Only a Month's Worth of Fuel Left

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Brussels, we have a problem. With the fragile ceasefire with Iran officially over, and fighting over access to the Strait of Hormuz ongoing, new analysis suggests that the risk of Europe running dry of jet fuel supply is a lot more precipitous than everyone has been led to believe.

2026-07-13T05:15:01.297750-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Qantas A321 freighter initiates cargo flight trials at new Western Sydney airport

By FlightGlobal: Badgerys Creek hub set to open in late July. Cargo flight trials have commenced at Australia’s newest airport, Western Sydney, with the arrival of the first freighter — a converted Airbus A321 operated by Qantas.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00