BloombergKate Duffy, Leen Al-Rashdan, Siddharth Philip

Philippine Airlines weighs up to 20 widebody jets to replace aging A330s and 777s

Philippine Airlines is considering an order for as many as 20 widebody aircraft, targeting replacements for older Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 jets, according to people familiar with the matter. The carrier’s decision would shape its next widebody capacity mix as it refreshes its long-haul fleet.

2026-06-08T17:13:06.246519-07:00
Reuters

Canada launches loan program to help airlines deal with high fuel prices

By Reuters: The Canadian government is launching a new loan program to help domestic airlines deal with high fuel prices and maintain operations and jobs, ​the finance ministry said in a statement on Monday.

2026-06-08T14:42:49.761150-07:00
Associated PressRio Yamat

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

By Associated Press: New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April.

2026-06-08T12:58:43.268868-07:00
thebulkheadseat.comAnthony Losanno

WestJet and Icelandair Launch New Codeshare Partnership

By thebulkheadseat.com: WestJet and Icelandair have signed a new reciprocal codeshare agreement at the 2026 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting.

2026-06-08T08:56:12.353468-07:00