Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Embraer E190F freighter sees early e-commerce demand after European service entry

Only one converted Embraer E190F freighter is currently in flight, but Embraer says the aircraft is drawing attention from e-commerce operators following its entry into European service. The early signal highlights how quickly passenger-to-freighter conversions can translate into cargo fleet interest.

2026-05-18T02:15:19.179995-07:00
eVTOL InsightsJason Pritchard

Bayanat Engineering Brings Advanced Meteorological Sensing to Dubai’s First Commercial eVTOL Vertiport

By eVTOL Insights: Bayanat Engineering, an IHC Company, has entered the Advanced Air Mobility market through Skyports Infrastructure, as it integrates state-of-the-art meteorological sensing at Dubai's first commercial vertiport.

2026-05-18T02:38:52.218308-07:00
BloombergKate Duffy

Ryanair Warns of Rising Costs From Fuel Prices, Crew Wages

By Bloomberg: Ryanair Holdings Plc warned of rising costs this year if unhedged jet fuel prices remain at current levels, and as the budget carrier faces higher bills for fuel, crew and aircraft maintenance.

2026-05-17T22:25:25.355775-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Middle East conflict dents Air Arabia’s first-quarter performance

By FlightGlobal: UAE budget carrier remains strongly profitable and asserts confidence in recovery. United Arab Emirates budget carrier Air Arabia recorded a fall of around 20% fall in its pre-tax and net profits over the first quarter, as the result of the Middle East conflict.

2026-05-17T23:25:03.150278-07:00
Associated PressRio Yamat

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

By Associated Press: The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips. Rising jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war have pushed up airfares and associated fees across the industry.

2026-05-17T21:24:14.767278-07:00
Airline WeeklyGordon Smith, Jay Shabat

Singapore Airlines and Its Air India Dilemma

By Airline Weekly: Singapore Airlines has a bad of buying into troubled airlines. Now, its 25% stake in Air India is turning into perhaps the most painful bet yet.

2026-05-17T22:04:01.228366-07:00