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Boeing

EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off lease-backed 18-jet fleet renewal

EgyptAir has inducted its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 (737-8), the first of 18 narrowbodies leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks the start of the carrier’s broader fleet modernization plan as it moves to add MAX-family capacity.

airwaysmag.com • Airways Newsroom

EgyptAir Begins Boeing 737 MAX Era With First Delivery

Also: Air Data News, Aviation24, AeroTime, Aviation A2Z, Aviation24 and aviator.aero
2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00
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Economic Times

Air India CEO flags flight cuts as jet fuel spike makes routes unviable

By Economic Times: Air India is reducing flights due to soaring jet fuel costs and airspace issues. International operations are becoming unprofitable. Further schedule trims are planned for June and July.

Also: The Independent, Times of India, ANI News Agency and 5 more
2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

British Airways Will Pay Pilots $100,000 a Year Just to Taxi Planes On the Ground Around Chicago O'Hare

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: British Airways has a rather interesting job offer for pilots who could earn up to $100,000 a year just to drive, or taxi in aviation speak, one of its airplanes a couple of kilometers on the ground at Chicago O’Hare a few times a day.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00
Airports   Accident   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
thebulkheadseat.com • Anthony Losanno

China Eastern Airbus A350 Collides With Jet Bridge in Shanghai

By thebulkheadseat.com: China Eastern Airlines flight MU 5406 was involved in an unusual ground incident after landing at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) today. The aircraft struck a jet bridge while taxiing.

2026-05-02T08:50:15.893215-07:00
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Says Feds Are Working With Airlines to Help Stranded Spirit Passengers and Crew

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has outlined how the federal government is working with airlines to help passengers and crew members who have been left stranded after Spirit Airlines suddenly collapsed in the early hours of Saturday, grounding all flights with immediate effect.

Also: NBC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox Business, The Independent and everettpost.com
2026-05-02T07:33:57.192885-07:00