ch-aviationHilka Birns

Unions protest Air Sénégal ground handler takeover

Unions are protesting Air Sénégal’s ground-handling takeover, signaling escalating labor and operational risk around airport services. The action puts pressure on the airline and the ground-services operator as decisions about staffing and service control could affect turnaround reliability and passenger processing.

2026-05-08T11:10:57.012521-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Embraer posts US$1.4 billion in first-quarter revenue, highest ever for the period

By Air Data News: Higher deliveries drive growth, while profit falls and cash remains Embraer reported revenue of US$1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 31% year-on-year and the highest figure the company has ever recorded for the period.

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00
politico.euTommaso Lecca

Russia halts flights at 13 airports after drones hit air navigation center

By politico.eu: Control center in Rostov-on-Don, which manages air traffic in southern Russia, was hit by Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian transport ministry says.

2026-05-08T08:45:02.872307-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

EASA lays out safety guidance for using Jet A to ease fuel-supply constraints

By FlightGlobal: European regulator warns of potential operational risks owing to characteristics that differ from Jet A-1. Europe’s air transport safety regulator has published guidance for the use of Jet A aviation fuel, as a measure to alleviate potential Jet A-1 supply constraints.

2026-05-08T07:30:57.013844-07:00
FlightGlobalGraham Dunn

IAG cuts full-year profit hopes despite strong first quarter

By FlightGlobal: British Airways and Iberia parent lifts profits to €351 million over first three months but lowers expectations for 2026 on higher fuels costs.

2026-05-08T07:30:59.320213-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

U.S. Gives Ireland Until June to Resolve Proposed Flight Cap at Dublin Airport Or Face Retaliatory Action

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Department of Transportation has given the Irish government until June 5th to resolve a dispute over a proposed flight cap at Dublin Airport or face potential retaliatory action after airlines complained that the environmental measures would breach an Open Skies agreement between the United States and Europe.

2026-05-08T08:07:29.448097-07:00