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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth

United Nigeria says it is aiming for fast expansion of both its fleet size and route network. The move puts renewed focus on how quickly new-capacity entrants can scale aircraft availability and turn that flying into sustained route coverage in Nigeria.

2026-05-13T01:34:26.662842-07:00
Routes   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Workforce & Skills Development   Air India   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Air India weighs furloughs as losses deepen

By ch-aviation: Air India (AI, Delhi International) is considering furloughs for non-technical employees, lower bonuses, executive pay cuts, and flight reductions of more than 20% from May to July 2026 as the Iran war worsens its financial position, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.

Also: Times of India, ANI News Agency and 3 more
2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00
Airlines   United Airlines  
CNBC • Leslie Josephs

United Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with 31% raises this summer

By CNBC: United Airlines flight attendants ratify labor deal that would provide first raises in nearly six years.

Also: Skift, Aviation Week and aeroxplorer.com
2026-05-12T11:20:36.128352-07:00
777X   North America   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing posts strongest first four-month order tally since 2014 as deliveries trail Airbus pace

By Air Data News: Manufacturer logged 136 gross orders in April while handing over 47 aircraft, two more than in the same month of 2025 Boeing recorded 284 aircraft orders between January and April 2026, the company’s strongest first four-month sales performance since 2014.

Also: Scramble, Simple Flying, CAPA and Seeking Alpha
2026-05-12T10:17:36.273635-07:00
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aeroroutes.com • Jim Liu

Fiji Airways / WestJet Begins Codeshare Service From May 2026

By aeroroutes.com: Published at 0000PDT / 0700GMT 12MAY26 Fiji Airways and WestJet this month plans to launch codeshare partnership, covering service between Nadi and Vancouver, as well as domestic Canada service.

Also: Skies Magazine, Breitflyte, Airline Economics and thebulkheadseat.com
2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00