FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

ECJ upholds annulment of Germany’s €6bn Lufthansa COVID-19 state-aid approval, ending Lufthansa’s appeal

The European Court of Justice has definitively rejected Lufthansa’s bid to overturn the annulment of EU regulatory approval for Germany’s €6 billion pandemic-era recapitalisation. The court confirmed the bailout breached EU competition rules, leaving Ryanair’s push for repayment vindicated.

Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines transition to shared passenger service system to deliver a more seamless guest experience - Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air

By Alaska Airlines: The unified passenger service system will enable smoother booking and travel while unlocking the benefits of Atmos™ Rewards and a growing global network.

2026-04-22T15:23:44.349021-07:00
Aviation TodayJohn Persinos

GTF Ground Stop: How a Breakthrough Engine Became Aviation’s Biggest Bottleneck

By Aviation Today: Pratt & Whitney is widening its mandatory inspection program for Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines after finding additional suspect powder-metal components, a move that is set to keep hundreds of Airbus A320neo-family jets on the ground longer than airlines had planned.

2026-04-23T08:20:47.380675-07:00
Airline EconomicsJustin Pugsley

Schiphol cuts airport charges by over 10% to support airlines amid fuel cost surge

By Airline Economics: Schiphol introduces temporary discount on daytime flights through March 2027 to ease pressure from rising kerosene prices, despite expected hit to its own financial results.

2026-04-23T05:36:06.523305-07:00
Aviation TodayJohn Persinos

Airbus on Top, Under Pressure: The A320neo Boom Hits Its Limits

By Aviation Today: The order books keep swelling. The delivery lines keep inching forward. And across global fleets, a growing number of brand-new jets are sitting idle, waiting on engines.

2026-04-23T08:25:12.624069-07:00