ch-aviationPaul Ash

Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

India’s Star Air is set to receive its first Embraer E190, marking the start of a new aircraft-delivery milestone for the carrier. The handover signals a near-term fleet expansion step as Star Air positions the E190 for its regional network plans.

2026-05-07T17:32:57.668172-07:00
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ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Indian airlines get $529mn credit lifeline

By ch-aviation: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said: "By approving the ECLGS 5.0, airlines will be enabled to navigate short-term liquidity challenges and maintain seamless operations amid global disruptions.".

2026-05-07T18:54:34.045333-07:00
AeroTimeStephen Pope

KLM flight attendant hospitalized after hantavirus exposure

By AeroTime: A KLM flight attendant has been hospitalized in isolation after contact with a passenger who later died from hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius outbreak.

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2026-05-07T14:51:22.304437-07:00
Aviation SourceLen Varley

Norse Atlantic Accelerates Project Falcon for Up to $50 Million in Annual Cost Savings

By Aviation Source: Current geopolitical tensions have seen Norse Atlantic speeding up its cost reduction program, Project Falcon, to deliver annualized savings of up to $50 million.

2026-05-07T14:52:43.009209-07:00
caasint.comEddie Saunders

Lufthansa Cargo introduces GlobeCross

By caasint.com: Lufthansa Cargo launches of GlobeCross GmbH, a new wholly owned subsidiary formed through the merger of heyworld and CB Customs Broker.

2026-05-07T03:18:23.493901-07:00
ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Singapore Airlines delays A350 cabin retrofit

By ch-aviation: Support Contact Newsroom Print Page Preparing for print Commercial Aviation brief Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900, © Airbus Industrie By Dirk Andrei Salcedo 07May2026 LinkedIn X Facebook Copy news link RSS Feed Singapore Airlines (SQ, Singapore Changi ) has delayed the rollout of its new first and business class cabins on its A350-900 fleet, with the first retrofitted long-haul aircraft now expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027 rather than the second quarter of 2026, due to industry-wide supply chain constraints and delayed certification of one of the new seats.

2026-05-07T15:53:59.892144-07:00
The Air CurrentElan Head

Boeing set to fly first production 777-9 for Lufthansa

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying., Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

2026-05-07T13:09:11.547811-07:00