ch-aviationAna Sesar

ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director

ZIPAIR has named a new President and Representative Director, an executive leadership change that can influence governance, strategy and day-to-day decision-making across the carrier. The move comes as the airline continues to roll out its in-flight technology and connectivity modernization program.

2026-05-03T08:19:25.965360-07:00
Economic Times

Air India CEO flags flight cuts as jet fuel spike makes routes unviable

By Economic Times: Air India is reducing flights due to soaring jet fuel costs and airspace issues. International operations are becoming unprofitable. Further schedule trims are planned for June and July.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00
Boeing

EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX Jet

By Boeing: CAIRO, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and EgyptAir announced today the Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt.

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00
thebulkheadseat.comAnthony Losanno

China Eastern Airbus A350 Collides With Jet Bridge in Shanghai

By thebulkheadseat.com: China Eastern Airlines flight MU 5406 was involved in an unusual ground incident after landing at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) today. The aircraft struck a jet bridge while taxiing.

2026-05-02T08:50:15.893215-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

British Airways Will Pay Pilots $100,000 a Year Just to Taxi Planes On the Ground Around Chicago O'Hare

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: British Airways has a rather interesting job offer for pilots who could earn up to $100,000 a year just to drive, or taxi in aviation speak, one of its airplanes a couple of kilometers on the ground at Chicago O’Hare a few times a day.

2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00
The National UAEThe National

UAE confirms full resumption of air traffic operations

By The National UAE: General Civil Aviation Authority said temporary restrictions in place owing to Iran war have Headphones Play/Pause English Play/Pause Arabic Bookmark The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday announced the full resumption of air traffic operations in the country.

2026-05-02T06:09:46.447740-07:00