M&A   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Korean Air and Asiana integration: merger consolidation to complete by December after boards approve deal

Korean Air says it will fully integrate Asiana Airlines into its operations by December, completing a six-year consolidation process. Both carriers’ boards have approved the merger agreement, with formal contract execution scheduled for May 14, two years after Korean Air’s acquisition.

2026-05-13T03:55:06.842642-07:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air India   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Final Ahmedabad crash report looms over Air India turnaround

By Air Data News: Air India is facing growing operational and financial pressure as the airline approaches the first anniversary of the June 2025 crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad, an accident that killed 260 people and whose causes remain officially unresolved, according to a report published by the BBC.

2026-05-13T02:04:07.957614-07:00
eVTOL   Leadership   Europe  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vertical seeks new chair as Domhnal Slattery departs

By FlightGlobal: Former Avolon chief ends second stint at UK eVTOL developer. Vertical Aerospace is seeking a new chair following the resignation of incumbent Domhnal Slattery, effective 12 May.

2026-05-13T03:55:07.480044-07:00
Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Pegasus losses double in challenging first quarter

By FlightGlobal: Turkish carrier's net deficit rises to €153 million as yields take hit from geopolitical challenges. Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines more than doubled its net loss in the first quarter to €153 million ($180 million) as yields slipped in a challenging environment.

2026-05-13T02:37:47.139027-07:00
Africa   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Rwanda unveils $5.3bn budget backing aviation growth

By ch-aviation: The government of Rwanda released a RWF7.8 trillion Rwandan franc (USD5.3 billion) budget framework for the 2026-27 fiscal year on May 11, driven by strategic investments in the construction of the new Bugesera International Airport and RwandAir's expansion, among other priorities.

2026-05-13T02:39:36.842847-07:00