Europe Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus Airlines

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Croatia Airlines A220 aborted takeoff at Split after runway excursion

Croatia Airlines’ Airbus A220-300 (flight OU412) was preparing to depart Split for Frankfurt on 16 May when the crew rejected takeoff and the aircraft exited the runway, with one report also describing a signboard strike as the aircraft veered onto grass. No injuries were reported.

One Mile at a Time • Ben Schlappig

Croatia Airlines Airbus A220 Veers Off Runway At High Speed, Smashes Signs

Also: Air Data News and exyuaviation.com

2026-05-16T09:41:39.659656-07:00

Event Supply Chain Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Generation Global reveals circular solution for aircraft soft goods

By Runway Girl: Unveiled for the first time at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, GENCYCLE+ is a closed loop upcycling program designed to ensure aircraft seat covers and cushions never go to landfill.

2026-05-16T09:41:52.450102-07:00

China Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Boeing

The Air Current • Will Guisbond

Boeing ends a nearly decade-long sales drought to China

By The Air Current: Investors were rattled by confusion over potential landmark 200-jet sale as Boeing hints of deals to follow after safety and geopolitical freeze.

airwaysmag.com

Boeing Confirms Initial China Commitment for 200 Aircraft

Seeking Alpha

Boeing, GE in focus as China confirms aircraft, jet engine deal post-Trump visit

Also: South China Morning Post and CNA

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

Leadership M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Delta Air Lines

Wall Street Journal • Krystal Hur

Berkshire Invests in Delta Again During Abel’s First Quarter as CEO

By Wall Street Journal: Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B -0.28%decrease; red down pointing triangle bought a sizable stake in Delta Air Lines in Greg Abel’s first quarter at the helm since succeeding Warren Buffett, returning to a stock the conglomerate previously invested in several years ago.

View from the Wing

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Bets $2.6 Billion On Delta

One Mile at a Time

Odd Move: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Takes $2.6 Billion Delta Stake

Also: CNBC, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Seeking Alpha, The Independent and news.ssbcrack.com

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

North America Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

US DOT extends EAS contracts for Southern Airways Express

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Southern Airways Express at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

2026-05-15T12:38:47.098014-07:00

Europe M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Cashflow pressures send UK modular trainer developer Aeralis into administration

By FlightGlobal: Cashflow problems and delayed release of UK investment plan cited as factors in decision. UK modular training aircraft developer Aeralis has been placed into administration, following a decision by the company’s board of directors.

The Aviationist

Aeralis Collapses, Ending Hopes For a British Designed Advanced Jet Trainer

Also: Air Data News

2026-05-15T14:55:30.774900-07:00

Routes Orders Airlines Boeing

FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

The strategy behind Alaska Airlines’s global expansion

By FlightGlobal: With plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes with 787s, Alaska's CEO intends to transform the once-regional airline into a global player.

2026-05-15T15:38:21.179217-07:00

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