FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis

A radar manufacturer disputed the inquiry’s hypothesis that cockpit weather radar output on Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 777 was “underpainted” under certain conditions during the 2024 serious upset over Myanmar. The challenge directly counters investigators’ technical explanation underpinning the SQ321 case.

2026-05-21T08:54:22.976338-07:00
BloombergAlex Longley, Nathan Risser, Nicholas Lua

Jet Fuel’s War Surge Vindicates Airlines Who Stuck With Hedging

By Bloomberg: The surge in the cost of jet fuel since the start of the Iran war is highlighting the vast disparity in how well individual airlines protect themselves against a price spike.

2026-05-21T08:12:33.835285-07:00
ch-aviationDominik Sipinski

British Airways seeks $13mn from Heathrow for baggage issues

By ch-aviation: British Airways (BA, London Heathrow) has asked Heathrow Airport Holdings, the operator of London Heathrow, for GBP10 million pounds (USD13.4 million) redress for repeated issues with the airport's baggage handling system.

2026-05-21T08:23:37.775831-07:00
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ch-aviationLuciano Braganca

Gama Aviation San Marino receives AOC

By ch-aviation: Gama Aviation (San Marino) has received San Marino air operator's certificate (AOC) #SM-007 in line with plans outlined by deputy managing director for aircraft management and charter Philipp Schuster in an exclusive interview with ch-aviation in early 2026.

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2026-05-21T09:10:14.486493-07:00
ch-aviationDominik Sipinski

Germany's Eurowings grows Berlin base after Ryanair exit

By ch-aviation: Eurowings (EW, Düsseldorf) will grow its Berlin Brandenburg base with two additional aircraft, to a total of 11, responding to what it termed "the latest market developments at the airport." Ryanair recently announced the closure of its base at the German capital, blaming high airport costs.

2026-05-21T07:39:10.104469-07:00