ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Uzbekistan Airways cuts Russia flights, citing fuel shortages

Uzbekistan Airways is reducing service to Russia as it faces fuel shortages. The move underscores how quickly aviation networks can be forced to replan when jet-fuel supply tightens—especially in corridors exposed to geopolitical disruption and product availability volatility.

2026-06-18T21:44:33.838100-07:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Canada launches pilot-licensing review after ex-Air Canada captain indicted

By FlightGlobal: Authorities charged the former Air Canada captain with fraud and false documentation. Canada's aviation regulator will launch a review of its crew-licensing processes after police two weeks ago indicted a former Air Canada pilot who allegedly flew passenger jets for years without proper licenses.

2026-06-18T18:52:36.993980-07:00
Cathay PacificGrace Poon

Cathay Cargo adds an Airbus A330 freighter from Air Hong Kong to support further growth

By Cathay Pacific: Following Cathay Cargo’s recent announcement of a firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters last month, the Cathay Group is further reinforcing its freighter fleet with the announcement today that Air Hong Kong has signed a lease agreement for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00
ch-aviationDaniel Martinez Garbuno

American Airlines issues RFP for widebody order

By ch-aviation: American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) has issued a request for proposals with Airbus and Boeing to evaluate its next order for widebody aircraft, the company’s chief executive officer Robert Isom revealed during its 2026 annual meeting.

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00