ReutersKyu-Seok Shim

South Korea to discipline officials over delays recovering remains from Jeju Air crash that killed 179

President Lee Jae Myung has ordered disciplinary action against transport and airport officials blamed for delays in recovering victims' remains after the Dec. 29, 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people, the presidential office said Thursday. The step reflects mounting political pressure over the post‑crash response.

2026-03-19T02:12:26.491865-07:00
CNBC

Gulf airlines are burning through serious cash as airport, safety picture stays patchy: Analyst

By CNBC: Aviation analyst Alex Macheras says disruption in the Gulf has far-reaching financial implications as the region handles 10% of global international passengers.

2026-03-19T01:19:00.638789-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Inadvertent ‘climb thrust’ selection preceded A320 excursion from Christchurch taxiway

By FlightGlobal: New Zealand investigators have determined that a Jetstar Airbus A320 was damaged during a taxiway excursion at Christchurch, after the captain inadvertently advanced the thrust levers to 'climb' power after vacating the runway.

2026-03-19T01:58:11.099335-07:00
Leeham NewsBjorn Fehrm, Leehamcoeu

The state of alternative propulsion aircraft — Part 8: Why electric‑hybrid concepts fall short operationally

By Leeham News: Subscription required By Bjorn Fehrm March 19, 2026, © Leeham News: In our series on the state of alternative propulsion projects, we have analysed electric hybrid projects and found that these do not make for an operationally acceptable..

2026-03-19T01:34:03.402724-07:00