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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters in Los Angeles the carrier will not commit to buying future airplanes unless it has a clear propulsion choice, and he conceded United currently has little leverage over engine OEMs — a constraint on its negotiation power.

2026-03-24T19:22:20.123885-07:00
Middle East   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters

Drone strike ignites fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causes fire but no casualties

By Reuters: Drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no casualties, Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday.

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2026-03-24T17:10:18.725493-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Aviation Source

Security Challenges in Modern Airport Cargo Terminals

By Aviation Source: Modern airport cargo terminals face a complex array of challenges spanning both cyber and physical security threats. We look at the security challenges and range of measures to mitigate risks.

2026-03-24T16:40:16.975417-07:00
ATC   NTSB   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Air Canada   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Don’t Rush to Blame: What We Know — and Don’t — About the Air Canada Express Crash at LaGuardia

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: In the aftermath of the horrific fatal crash involving an Air Canada Express regional jet with an airport fire truck at LaGuardia International Airport late on Sunday night, the media have been ruthlessly quick to dissect the little amount of information available and come to a conclusion as to what caused the tragic accident and….

2026-03-24T15:35:12.346647-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   777X   Africa   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Ethiopian Airlines to lease two AerCap-backed IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ER freighters, deliveries Q2 2028

By FlightGlobal: Ethiopian Airlines is to acquire a pair of Boeing 777-300ER converted freighters through a lease agreement with Irish firm AerCap. The aircraft will be delivered to the carrier in the second quarter of 2028.

Also: worldairnews.co.za
2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00
PaxEx   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

Digitizing border control and baggage handling could unlock smoother passenger experience

By Runway Girl: Border control and lost baggage are the two remaining “pain points” when it comes to creating seamless air passenger journeys. But smart technology deployment and closer cooperation between airlines, airports and regulators could help resolve these issues and free up enough space to transform the future passenger experience at airports, industry executives suggested on a recent panel hosted by SITA and the Financial Times' global event arm, FT Live.

2026-03-24T16:59:28.698145-07:00