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Associated Press • Associated Press

US President Trump Administration Unveils Three-Year Plan to Overhaul Aging US Air Traffic Control System

Associated Press reports: The Trump administration on Thursday announced an ambitious three-year plan to replace the United State's aging air traffic control system.

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Last Updated: Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:48 PM PDT

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Airlines   Southwest   Policy & Regulation  
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Bloomberg Law • Patrick Dorrian

Southwest Religious Training Order Reversed, Bias Verdict Tossed By US Appeals Court

By Bloomberg Law: Southwest Airlines Co. won reversal of some, but not all, of a Texas federal court jury’s verdict that the airline engaged in religious discrimination when it fired a Christian flight attendant after she sent graphic anti-abortion messages to her union president.

2025-05-08T11:15:02.348460-07:00
Airlines   Emirates   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Orders  
Cargo Facts • Yael Katzwer

Emirates SkyCargo revenue up 18% for year

By Cargo Facts: Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, today reported $4.4 billion in revenue for the 2024-2025 reporting period, which ended March 31.   The carrier attributed the 18% year-over-year increase in revenue to surging air cargo demand and increased capacity with an expanded freighter fleet.  Emirates Group, the parent company of Emirates and ground handler […].

2025-05-08T14:49:49.416844-07:00
Airlines   Airbus   Boeing   787   A350   British Airways   Aer Lingus   A330   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Britain's IAG to order around 30 Airbus jets, sources say

By Reuters: British Airways owner IAG plans to place an order for around 30 long-haul jets from Airbus as part of a wide-body order split between the European planemaker and its U.S.

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2025-05-08T13:07:00.584122-07:00
Airlines   Air Canada   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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Reuters • Allison Lampert,

Air Canada lowers annual core profit forecast as US travel slows

By Reuters: Air Canada on Thursday lowered its annual adjusted core profit forecast and posted first-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates, as trans-border traffic declined due to a weaker Canadian dollar and trade tensions with the United States.

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2025-05-08T14:26:47.548892-07:00
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Associated Press • Lorne Cook

EU Publishes US Product Hit List, Prepares WTO Case Over Trump's Tariffs. It contains 10.5 billion euros ($11.9 billion) worth of aircraft, 10.3 billion euros ($11.6 billion) in vehicle parts and 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in vehicles

By Associated Press: The European Union has published a list of U.S. imports to target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end President Donald Trump’s tariff war.

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2025-05-08T11:15:55.692609-07:00
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

China Airlines Orders up to 23 Boeing 777X Passenger and Freighter Models

By Breitflyte: Boeing has today announced that China Airlines has become the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 and four 777-8 Freighter jets. The carrier will use the added capacity and range on long-haul routes to North America and Europe.

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2025-05-08T04:51:11.665663-07:00