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ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration

Korean Air is facing a pilot seniority dispute following its Asiana merger, according to ch-aviation coverage. The issue highlights how merger integration plans can trigger crew-ranking and related operational frictions even after definitive merger steps are completed.

2026-05-13T18:50:45.787104-07:00
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Aviation SourceLen Varley

How Bitlux is Using AI for Long-haul Private Jet Operations

By Aviation Source: For long-haul private jets, thorough planning has always been a key ingredient. While AI doesn't change the complexity of the task, it helps structure it so that teams can work faster and more controlled.

2026-05-13T17:13:16.903371-07:00
CNBCLeslie Josephs

Allegiant CEO makes case for low-cost airline model as Sun Country acquisition closes

By CNBC: Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson said leisure travel demand is still strong despite higher fuel prices.

2026-05-13T14:24:56.209126-07:00
AeroTimeStephen Pope

11 rescued from water after King Air 300 crashes during Bahamas flight

By AeroTime: Eleven people were rescued after a Beechcraft King Air 300 crashed into the Atlantic during a flight between Marsh Harbour and Freeport in the Bahamas.

2026-05-13T13:57:45.341154-07:00
CNBCDavis Giangiulio

Trump in China: Traders predict a tariff truce extension and Boeing aircraft purchases

By CNBC: Traders also think it is likely that the president will talk about Iran, despite his comments that the U.S. doesn't need China's help in resolving the war.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00
Associated PressJosh Funk

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit

By Associated Press: Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023.

2026-05-13T14:33:29.048195-07:00