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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Allegiant CEO backs the low-cost leisure model as Sun Country acquisition closes

Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson said leisure demand remains strong even as fuel prices rise, arguing the carrier’s low-cost model can sustain profitability through cost pressure. The comments come as Allegiant’s Sun Country acquisition closes, reshaping the US leisure ULCC competitive set and capacity mix.

Airline Geeks • Zach Vasile

Allegiant Completes Acquisition of Sun Country

2026-05-13T14:24:56.209126-07:00

NTSB Aviation Safety & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development Airlines

Associated Press • Josh Funk

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit

By Associated Press: Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023.

Also: The Independent

2026-05-13T14:33:29.048195-07:00

Event Orders Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Boeing

CNBC • Davis Giangiulio

Trump in China: Traders predict a tariff truce extension and Boeing aircraft purchases

By CNBC: Traders also think it is likely that the president will talk about Iran, despite his comments that the U.S. doesn't need China's help in resolving the war.

Air Data News

Boeing eyes major China aircraft deal ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Beijing

Associated Press

Photos of Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping

Also: CNBC, Fortune, Times of India, NBC News and 3 more

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

North America Accident

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

11 rescued after King Air crashes during Bahamas flight

By AeroTime: Eleven people were rescued after a Beechcraft King Air 300 crashed into the Atlantic during a flight between Marsh Harbour and Freeport in the Bahamas.

aviationnews.eu

Miracle at Sea: All 11 Survived as Beechcraft King Air Ditches in Atlantic Near Vero Beach

Aviation24

Eleven survivors rescued after plane crashes into Atlantic off Florida coast

Also: NBC News and 3 more

2026-05-13T13:57:45.341154-07:00

eVTOL Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

First Part 135 Operator Joins FAA’s Advanced Aviation Research Effort

By Flying Magazine: Surf Air Mobility is the first Part 135 passenger operator to join the FAA’s Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT).

2026-05-13T14:07:12.875044-07:00

Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

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Bloomberg • Tracy Withers

Air New Zealand Forecasts Full-Year Loss as Fuel Costs Surge

By Bloomberg: Air New Zealand expects a substantial full-year loss as the Middle East conflict stokes jet-fuel costs, forcing it to cut costs and reduce services.

2026-05-13T15:43:57.515939-07:00

Helicopter Orders Airbus

Vertical Mag • Rotortrade Press Release

Rotortrade delivers 3 Airbus H145 D3 helicopters to Search & Rescue Services, New Zealand

By Vertical Mag: Explore the impact of Search and Rescue Services with the delivery of Airbus H145 D3 helicopters enhancing emergency response.

2026-05-13T13:32:58.890848-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Lufthansa Group carriers to resume Tel Aviv flights

By FlightGlobal: Austrian to restart Israel service from June, followed by Lufthansa, Swiss and Eurowings. Lufthansa Group carriers are to gradually restore services to Tel Aviv, flights which have been cancelled since the outbreak of the Iran conflict at the end of February.