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View from the Wing • Gary Leff

Frontier A321neo aborts takeoff after runway pedestrian struck at Denver International; emergency evacuation as engine fire repo

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo reportedly struck a pedestrian during takeoff at Denver International Airport late Friday night, killing one. The crew aborted departure and evacuated passengers amid reports of smoke and an engine-fire declaration, triggering renewed scrutiny of runway safety and airport security controls.

Also: One Mile at a Time, Simple Flying and CNN
2026-05-09T03:03:43.971976-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Delta fears US Trade Commission’s investigation threatens Joby partnership

By FlightGlobal: The airline is wary that an ongoing investigation into Joby's trade practices could impede its air taxi ambitions. Delta Air Lines has warned that the US International Trade Commission's (ITC) investigation into Joby Aviation threatens Delta's partnership with the air taxi developer.

Also: Aero-News
2026-05-08T20:47:21.813008-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

Alaska borrows $1 billion amid fuel cost spike

By FlightGlobal: The Seattle company expects elevated fuel prices will tack $600 million onto its second-quarter expenses alone. Alaska Air Group will borrow $1 billion to help it better manage the spike in global fuel prices.

Also: The Business Journals and mynorthwest.com
2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airbus   Airlines  
Simple Flying • Chris Loh

American Airlines Cuts Airbus A321XLR Order, Sells $1 Billion In Bonds For Over 30 New Planes

By Simple Flying: US legacy carrier American Airlines is looking to balance fleet expansion with financial discipline. The carrier recently announced the sale of $1.14 billion in aircraft-backed bonds in order to fund 17 new aircraft purchases.

Also: ch-aviation
2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00