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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Delta warns ITC investigation into Joby trade practices could jeopardize air-taxi partnership

Delta Air Lines says an ongoing U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation into Joby Aviation’s trade practices could disrupt its air-taxi partnership. Delta’s concern adds regulatory and legal headwinds to Joby’s commercialization push, even as Joby’s Q1 results show near-term revenue still depends largely on Blade rather than eVTOL operations.

Also: Aero-News
2026-05-08T20:47:21.813008-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   PaxEx   North America   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

Alaska borrows $1 billion amid fuel cost spike

By FlightGlobal: The Seattle company expects elevated fuel prices will tack $600 million onto its second-quarter expenses alone. Alaska Air Group will borrow $1 billion to help it better manage the spike in global fuel prices.

Also: The Business Journals and mynorthwest.com
2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00
Routes   Airlines  
aeroroutes.com • Jim Liu

Breeze Airways 2H26 Network Additions

By aeroroutes.com: NS26 NW26 May 8 Written By AeroRoutes - Jim Liu Published at 0600PDT / 1300GMT 08MAY26 Breeze Airways earlier this week announced planned network additions in the second half of 2026, as well as January 2027.

2026-05-08T08:44:52.209349-07:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airbus   Airlines  
Simple Flying • Chris Loh

American Airlines Cuts Airbus A321XLR Order, Sells $1 Billion In Bonds For Over 30 New Planes

By Simple Flying: US legacy carrier American Airlines is looking to balance fleet expansion with financial discipline. The carrier recently announced the sale of $1.14 billion in aircraft-backed bonds in order to fund 17 new aircraft purchases.

Also: ch-aviation
2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00