Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Air Niugini’s Boeing 787-8 order reportedly in doubt, clouding carrier’s fleet renewal plans

Air Niugini's planned acquisition of two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners is increasingly uncertain after recent reports suggested the order had been canceled. The development clouds the carrier's fleet renewal and near‑term widebody capacity plans, leaving timing, delivery expectations and replacement options unclear.

2026-03-21T02:30:03.541790-07:00
The Air CurrentElan Head

United Airlines Readies for $175/barrel Oil, Plans 5% Capacity Cut

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ostrower-Headshot-1-300x300.jpg) In a Friday message to employees, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is An active TAC/Pro or Individual Business subscription is required.

2026-03-20T16:47:20.096833-07:00
Flying MagazineJack Daleo

NASA, Lockheed’s Supersonic X-59 ‘Returned Prematurely’ on Second Flight

By Flying Magazine: Initial phase of supersonic test program aims to bring the X-59 to Mach 1.4, or about 925 mph.

2026-03-20T14:04:13.531590-07:00
View from the WingGary Leff

Air India’s 14‑hour ‘flight to nowhere’: leased ex‑Delta 777 lacked required emergency oxygen for the route

By View from the Wing: Air India sent passengers on a flight to nowhere after dispatching a leased ex-Delta Boeing 777 that did not have enough emergency oxygen for the route it was flying.

2026-03-20T09:12:20.165275-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

JetBlue Pilots Sue to Force Arbitration Over 'Blue Sky' Partnership with United, Citing Job Security Concerns

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Pilots at New York-based airline JetBlue are suing the carrier in an attempt to force it into full and binding arbitration over a dispute arising from a major partnership with United Airlines, dubbed ‘Blue Sky.’ First announced in May 2025, Blue Sky is a close collaboration agreement between JetBlue and United, which includes introducing reciprocal….

2026-03-20T11:54:17.717891-07:00
BloombergAngus Whitley, Kate Duffy

Qantas Fuel Supplies Are Assured Well Into April, CEO Memo Says

By Bloomberg: Qantas Airways Ltd.’s fuel supplies are assured well into next month, according to an internal memo from Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Hudson, as the airline attempts to ease concerns about potential shortages stemming from the Iran War.

2026-03-20T16:09:16.172735-07:00