ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly contacted Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian about pursuing a potential merger in 2025, according to coverage tied to the Chicago O’Hare executive dialogue. The discussion signals renewed consolidation interest between the two major carriers.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Venture hands over more than 1,000 Leap powerplants in first six months. French aerospace firm Safran has hiked its full-year forecast for CFM International Leap engine deliveries, expecting a “high teens” percentage rise on last year.
ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
By ch-aviation: Luxair (LG, Luxembourg) has converted three purchase rights for E190-E2s into firm orders, and secured one incremental purchase right.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
By Aviation Source: London Gatwick has strengthened its position as a major gateway to Africa with the launch of Air Zimbabwe's direct flights to Harare.
ch-aviation
• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
By Flying Magazine: Destructive storm hits just 24 hours after EAA AirVenture convention ends, highlighting critical emergency planning and narrow escape.
FlightGlobal
• Kerry Reals
By FlightGlobal: Agreement reached with Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Saudia has expanded its codeshare agreement with SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic to broaden access to US and Canadian destinations via European hubs.
Air Cargo News
Aviation Business News
AINonline
• Kerry Lynch
By AINonline: Covers most aircraft operated under Part 135 and 91K, and some under Part 91.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
