ch-aviationPaul Ash

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

Tajikistan’s Shohin Airlines plans to acquire Airbus A320neo-family jets, positioning the carrier to renew its narrowbody fleet with a next-generation Airbus model. The move underscores continued A320neo-family uptake among operators beyond the largest global carriers.

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00
ch-aviationHilka Birns

Africa jet fuel supply stable, surcharges follow price jump

By ch-aviation: Jet fuel supplies remain steady at most major African airports, but airlines are increasingly adding surcharges as short-term availability risks and price volatility emerge as top concerns for flight planning and operations, according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).

2026-04-24T02:33:19.473341-07:00
Associated PressJosh Funk, Michael R. Sisak

Firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before LaGuardia jet crash, but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB says

By Associated Press: The National Transportation Safety Board says a firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn’t know who it was for.

2026-04-23T11:49:58.064547-07:00