politico.euTommaso Lecca

EU doubles down on carbon pricing for international flights, setting up a US confrontation

The EU is reinforcing its carbon tax approach for international aviation, despite US opposition to carbon pricing. The move is positioned to trigger an extended dispute with Washington over how emissions are attributed and charged for flights crossing borders.

2026-05-12T06:50:10.669357-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Following American, United to resume Venezuela service

By Air Data News: Houston-Caracas service will resume in August after nearly a United Airlines announced it will resume nonstop flights between the United States and Venezuela , becoming the second U.S.

2026-05-12T06:50:03.343350-07:00
newsroom.lufthansagroup.comDeutsche Lufthansa AG

Lufthansa exercises option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways

By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Tags # Finance # Airlines immagine Download Media Kit Preparing your download... Download An error occurred while preparing your download Subline as Bullets Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s stake in ITA Airways is set to increase by 49 percent to 90 percent Second block of shares to be acquired for 325 million euros Completion of the majority acquisition expected in the first quarter of 2027 ITA Airways is already firmly integrated into the Lufthansa Group as its fifth network airline in many areas The Deutsche Lufthansa AG will exercise its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year.

2026-05-12T02:05:54.075685-07:00
AeroTimeJean Carmela Lim

Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding amid soaring fuel costs

By AeroTime: South Korea’s low-cost carriers are feeling the pressure of surging fuel costs as the industry braces for a difficult summer., with Jin Air delaying the start dates of newly hired cabin crew and rival airlines rolling out unpaid leave programs.

2026-05-12T07:53:21.213817-07:00