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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Jet A-1 shortage at Fiji’s Nadi airport forces airlines to tanker fuel through August 2026

Nadi International Airport’s rejection of a contaminated Jet A-1 shipment has disrupted flight operations at Fiji’s main international gateway, which handles more than 30 international flights daily. Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and other operators are being forced to arrange alternative refueling, with the shortage expected to persist until at least August 31, 2026.

Also: Travel Radar

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2026-08-24T18:50:20.937956-07:00

Routes North America Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Fiji Airways secures expanded US traffic rights

By ch-aviation: Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has secured immediate US authority to broaden its scheduled and charter operations while its application for an amended foreign air carrier permit awaits final approval.

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2026-08-24T17:35:16.477935-07:00

MRO M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

Skift • Gordon Smith

Three South Korean Carriers Are Merging Into One Low-Cost Giant

By Skift: Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul are merging into South Korea's biggest low-cost airline, completing the reshuffle triggered by Korean Air's Asiana takeover.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-08-24T16:53:18.625611-07:00

M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines Spirit Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Court delays Google's acquisition of Spirit's business data

By ch-aviation: A US bankruptcy court has postponed a hearing to approve Google’s USD10 million acquisition of internal business data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines, following objections from the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA).

1 Source

2026-08-24T16:05:18.579150-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

UPS investing $2 billion in air hubs, healthcare logistics amid Amazon pullback

By AeroTime: UPS is investing more than $2 billion in global air hubs and healthcare logistics after sharply reducing low-margin Amazon package volume.

1 Source

2026-08-24T14:20:20.871952-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Leadership Airlines Lufthansa

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Logistics entrepreneur and Lufthansa investor Kuehne passes away

By FlightGlobal: Veteran figurehead of Kuehne + Nagel International was also significant shareholder of German airline group. German logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kuehne, the largest shareholder in Lufthansa Group, has passed away at the age of 89.

Air Cargo News

Kuehne+Nagel’s Klaus-Michael Kühne passes away

FreightWaves

Legendary logistics executive Klaus-Michael Kühne dead at 89

9 Sources

2026-08-24T13:04:59.868737-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) GKN Aerospace

Reuters

California Orange County DA announces $100 million for 50,000 evacuated residents in GKN incident

By Reuters: A district attorney in California said on Monday his office has concluded a ‌criminal probe into a GKN Aerospace factory and announced a claims program of up to $100 million for more than 50,000 nearby residents who left their homes in May due to a chemical incident ⁠at the plant.

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2026-08-24T14:05:19.089224-07:00

BizAv Leadership Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Textron

stateaviationjournal.com • Kim Stevens

Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation

By stateaviationjournal.com: Textron Inc. today announced the appointment of Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026. Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper, who announced his retirement after more than 27 years with Textron, including the past eight years leading Textron Aviation.

Flying Magazine

Textron Aviation Appoints New CEO Ahead of Planned Restructuring

AINonline

Rohloff Becoming New Textron Aviation CEO as Ron Draper Retires

Also: AeroTime, Aviation Week, Airline Economics, Seeking Alpha, stateaviationjournal.com and avm-mag.com

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2026-08-24T07:12:58.216997-07:00

Jet A-1 shortage at Fiji’s Nadi airport forces airlines to tanker fuel through August 2026

Fiji Airways secures expanded US traffic rights

Three South Korean Carriers Are Merging Into One Low-Cost Giant

Court delays Google's acquisition of Spirit's business data

UPS investing $2 billion in air hubs, healthcare logistics amid Amazon pullback

Logistics entrepreneur and Lufthansa investor Kuehne passes away

Kuehne+Nagel’s Klaus-Michael Kühne passes away

Legendary logistics executive Klaus-Michael Kühne dead at 89

California Orange County DA announces $100 million for 50,000 evacuated residents in GKN incident

Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation Appoints New CEO Ahead of Planned Restructuring

Rohloff Becoming New Textron Aviation CEO as Ron Draper Retires

Fiji fuel shortage disrupts Nadi airport ops

Fiji Airways secures expanded US traffic rights

Three South Korean Carriers Are Merging Into One Low-Cost Giant

Court delays Google's acquisition of Spirit's business data

UPS investing $2 billion in air hubs, healthcare logistics amid Amazon pullback

California Orange County DA announces $100 million for 50,000 evacuated residents in GKN incident

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

Israir expecting lift from US flights after FAA clearance

UK's DHL Air to add first B777-200LR(MF)

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FAA to Require Delta to Clear Airline-Provided Pre-Departure Drinks Before Pushback Starting Sept. 1, 2026

United faces a rethink on lie-flat seats ordered for delayed Boeing 737 Max 10s

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