Helicopter   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Associated Press • Gene Johnson, Josh Funk

Pilot: Kauai sightseeing helicopter crash preceded by intense vibrations and spin; 3 killed

The pilot of the helicopter crash on a Kauai sightseeing flight told investigators the aircraft experienced intense vibrations and entered a spin before plunging into the water, killing three passengers. Investigators are using the account to assess the sequence of events leading up to the crash.

Also: The Independent
2026-04-17T13:29:40.846933-07:00
Event   Europe   Airports   Lufthansa  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Lufthansa Opens New Conference and Visitor Center, Marking 100 Years of Flight

By Breitflyte: Lufthansa Group has announced the official opening of ‘Hangar One,’ their new conference and visitor center at Frankfurt Airport. At Wednesday’s opening ceremony, the keynote address was delivered by German Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz.

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Also: Travel Radar, Lufthansa and lufthansa.com
2026-04-17T12:17:39.711734-07:00
Routes   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Air Canada  
Airways Magazine • Helwing Villamizar

Air Canada Suspends New York JFK Flights Through October

By Airways Magazine: Air Canada will suspend JFK service from Montreal and Toronto due to rising fuel costs affecting transborder route profitability.

Also: Bloomberg, Simple Flying, CBS News, The Independent, CBC, The Guardian and 5 more
2026-04-17T09:58:26.722410-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Airports   Accident   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
Associated Press • Josh Funk

UPS plane aborts landing in Louisville after small plane crosses its runway in latest close call

By Associated Press: A UPS cargo plane had to abort its landing in Louisville earlier this week when a small plane crossed the runway just as it approached.

Also: The Independent, The Independent and The Independent
2026-04-17T10:12:31.557649-07:00
Event   PaxEx   Airlines  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Airlines See IFC as Way to Build Relationships With Customers

By Via Satellite: As in-flight connectivity (IFC) has become a core part of the customer experience while flying, airlines are looking at IFC as one of the ways they form a connection with customers and provide content that resonates.flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines gave their perspectives on the changing dynamics of this market at the Passenger Experience Conference in the run-up to Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg this week.

2026-04-17T12:09:00.704539-07:00
PaxEx   Europe   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines Flight Attendants File Grievance Seeking Additional Pay for London Heathrow Flights

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Flight attendants at American Airlines are once again calling for more money to work flights to London Heathrow, and this time they’ve filed a notice of dispute in a bid to secure “meaningful” additional compensation when they operate to the British capital.

Also: One Mile at a Time
2026-04-17T10:19:26.316189-07:00
Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Aer Lingus Makes AerClub Rewards Easier to Reach with Increased Basic Fare Tier Credits

By Breitflyte: Aer Lingus has announced changes to their AerClub loyalty program, making it easier for members to move up through the tiers and enjoy benefits.On Thursday (April 17, 2026), Aer Lingus announced changes to their AerClub loyalty program, making it easier for members to move up through the tiers and enjoy benefits such as lounge access, priority boarding, and complimentary upgrades.

2026-04-17T11:15:57.733819-07:00