Routes Airports Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines Boeing Boeing 737

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

Skymark Airlines will launch commercial operations with its first Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026, starting Tokyo Haneda–Fukuoka. The debut positions the carrier for its initial network build around a single-aisle fleet commitment tied to mid-2Q26 entry into scheduled service.

2026-05-19T18:05:41.642624-07:00

M&A Workforce & Skills Development Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

2026-05-19T15:55:06.100431-07:00

Routes Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines Spirit Airlines

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

US low-cost carriers move quickly to fill Spirit routes after shutdown

By AeroTime: JetBlue, Breeze, Frontier and Allegiant are moving into former Spirit markets after the airline shut down operations on May 2, 2026.

2026-05-19T14:38:47.824859-07:00

Saudi Arabia Routes Middle East Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Aviation Source • Len Varley

flynas Opens Fifth Operations Base at Abha International Airport

By Aviation Source: flynas becomes the first Saudi airline to operate from five major bases across the Kingdom, with the inauguration of its fifth base at Abha International Airport.

2026-05-19T15:00:21.183971-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

UPS MD-11F crash hearing details multiple prior pylon bearing failures

By FlightGlobal: Fatigue cracking led bearing race to split and put abnormal stress on lugs anchoring pylon to wing.

Also: Seattle Times and avweb.com

2026-05-19T13:54:07.237004-07:00

PaxEx Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus Airlines

Aviation Source • Len Varley

JetBlue Brings Back Beloved Blueprint Livery with Fresh Twist on Airbus A220

By Aviation Source: JetBlue has returned one of its most popular aircraft designs, recently debuting Blueprint II, a vibrant reimagining of its iconic “see-through” livery on a brand-new Airbus A220.

2026-05-19T11:04:46.242515-07:00

Event North America Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Defense Policy

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Canada’s Snowbirds demonstration team to take hiatus after 2026, replace CL-41s with PC-21s

By FlightGlobal: The aged fleet of Canadair CL-41 jets, locally designated the CT-114, has been operating for more than 60 years and faces significant costs to maintain airworthiness.

Aviation Week

Canada Commits To PC-21s To Replace Snowbirds Team

Skies Magazine

Snowbirds set for final season flying Tutor jet before turboprop era begins

Also: Canadian Aviator, aerospaceglobalnews.com and avbrief.com

2026-05-19T12:10:05.021670-07:00

eVTOL Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Business Wire • For more information

Vertical Aerospace Advances Hybrid-Electric Testing and Battery Production

By Business Wire: Next-generation hybrid-electric system begins testing ahead of flight tests First all-electric Valo battery manufactured on upgraded production line at Vertical Energy Centre.