aviation.directStefan Steiner

Dan Air delays spring 2026 European route launches as jet‑fuel spikes

Romania's Dan Air has postponed multiple spring 2026 European route launches — primarily services to Spain — citing massive jet‑fuel price increases linked to ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions. The carrier says the fuel‑cost shock forced schedule adjustments as it reassesses capacity and start dates.

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2026-03-29T02:12:25.493027-07:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Delta A330-300 PW4000 suffers fiery engine failure on takeoff at São Paulo–Guarulhos; US and Brazilian authorities probe

By FlightGlobal: US and Brazilian authorities are investigating a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 that suffered a fiery engine failure while taking off from Sao Paulo Guarulhos airport on 29 March.

2026-03-30T13:15:31.752408-07:00
Aviation SourceLen Varley

Ryanair Commits US$900m to West Midlands, Adds Ninth Birmingham Aircraft and Five Routes for Summer 2026

By Aviation Source: Ryanair makes a US$900 million investment in the West Midlands region, adding a ninth aircraft at Birmingham Airport and five new routes for Summer 2026.

2026-03-30T15:20:06.571697-07:00