ReutersDan Catchpole, Shubham Kalia

Archer accuses Joby of defrauding U.S. government, concealing Chinese supply‑chain ties in counterclaim

Archer Aviation filed a U.S. counterclaim Monday accusing rival Joby Aviation of defrauding the U.S. government and concealing close Chinese supply‑chain ties that allegedly gave Joby an unfair competitive advantage. The filing escalates a broader eVTOL legal battle between the two companies.

2026-03-09T23:39:14.763056-07:00
FlightGlobalAlfred Chua

Air New Zealand suspends earnings guidance amid unprecedented jet-fuel volatility

By FlightGlobal: Air New Zealand has suspended its earnings guidance - barely two weeks after it first disclosed it - amid "unprecedented volatility" in the jet fuel market following the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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2026-03-09T21:09:09.945555-07:00
SkiftSeth Borko

War-driven Oil Shock Could Push Fares 10%+ and Cost U.S. Airlines $24B

By Skift: The war with Iran could cost U.S. airlines $24 billion in additional jet fuel expenses, according to a new analysis by Skift Research.

2026-03-09T15:38:03.050089-07:00
Runway GirlBecca Alkema

Canada to open US preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on March 10, 2026

By Runway Girl: Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, accompanied by the Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation, announced that, building on the foundation of newly strengthened Preclearance Regulations in Canada, a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers will open on March 10, 2026.

2026-03-09T15:33:47.750556-07:00