AeroTimeStephen Pope

US ULCCs reposition into Spirit’s markets after May 2, 2026 shutdown

JetBlue, Breeze, Frontier and Allegiant are moving into former Spirit route markets following the carrier’s May 2, 2026 shutdown. The shift signals a near-term capacity realignment for U.S. low-cost flying, as competitors rebalance frequencies and networks to capture displaced demand.

2026-05-19T14:38:47.824859-07:00
FlightGlobalRyan Finnerty

Canada’s Snowbirds demonstration team to take hiatus after 2026, replace CL-41s with PC-21s

By FlightGlobal: The aged fleet of Canadair CL-41 jets, locally designated the CT-114, has been operating for more than 60 years and faces significant costs to maintain airworthiness.

2026-05-19T12:10:05.021670-07:00
Business WireFor more information

Vertical Aerospace Advances Hybrid-Electric Testing and Battery Production

By Business Wire: Next-generation hybrid-electric system begins testing ahead of flight tests First all-electric Valo battery manufactured on upgraded production line at Vertical Energy Centre.

2026-05-19T10:33:08.879108-07:00
BloombergJack Wittels, Will Kubzansky

Race to Make Jet Fuel Sets Up Summer Gasoline Pinch

By Bloomberg: A global supply crunch has US refineries producing jet fuel at a record pace while skewing output away from gasoline, setting up a potential transport fuels production clash during the peak summer travel period.

2026-05-19T12:10:27.090171-07:00