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SkiftMeghna Maharishi

Delta Pilots Say Scheduling Talks Cannot Produce a Summer Fix as Cancellations Rise

Delta Air Lines’ pilots union said negotiations with management have broken down and that an agreement to address pilot scheduling will not be possible this summer. The impasse comes as cancellations rise, adding operational pressure and leaving near-term schedule reliability dependent on existing processes.

2026-08-19T06:33:07.995108-07:00
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FlightGlobalKerry Reals

Lufthansa’s first Starlink-equipped aircraft enters service

By FlightGlobal: German airline group is installing the SpaceX in-flight wi-fi service on all of its carriers’ aircraft. Lufthansa Group has installed SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight wi-fi service on its first aircraft, kicking off a programme that will see 850 jets operated by all of its airlines equipped with the system by 2029.

2026-08-19T05:20:07.033196-07:00
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FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus begins expanding Belfast site to allow higher A220 wing output

By FlightGlobal: Airframer aiming to reach 13-per-month build rate for twinjet in 2028. Airbus has commenced construction of an A220 wing plant extension in Belfast to support production ramp-up of the type.

2026-08-19T03:50:06.585919-07:00