CNBCLeslie Josephs

United flight attendants ratify new contract with 31% raises this summer after nearly six years

United Airlines’ flight attendants have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, including first raises in nearly six years. The deal—approved by cabin crew after prolonged negotiations—sets 31% increases to go into effect this summer.

2026-05-12T11:20:36.128352-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Boeing posts strongest first four-month order tally since 2014 as deliveries trail Airbus pace

By Air Data News: Manufacturer logged 136 gross orders in April while handing over 47 aircraft, two more than in the same month of 2025 Boeing recorded 284 aircraft orders between January and April 2026, the company’s strongest first four-month sales performance since 2014.

2026-05-12T10:17:36.273635-07:00
aeroroutes.comJim Liu

Fiji Airways / WestJet Begins Codeshare Service From May 2026

By aeroroutes.com: Published at 0000PDT / 0700GMT 12MAY26 Fiji Airways and WestJet this month plans to launch codeshare partnership, covering service between Nadi and Vancouver, as well as domestic Canada service.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00
Flying MagazineMeg Godlewski

DOT Completes Phase 1 of NOTAM System Overhaul

By Flying Magazine: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says upgrading the 40-year-old system will enhance safety, prevent nationwide airspace shutdowns, and improve pilot communications.

2026-05-12T11:01:51.274391-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

EU proposes to restrict airport state aid under revision of guidelines

By FlightGlobal: European airport association claims new rules will limit smaller facilities' access to vital support. European regulators are aiming to revise guidance on state aid to air transport, which will limit funding assistance to larger airports and ban financial support for opening new routes.

2026-05-12T11:01:58.756746-07:00