777X   Leadership   Airlines   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri to Boeing 777 captains

Emirates has promoted Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri to captain positions on its Boeing 777 fleet, marking the first Emirati female captains in the carrier’s 777 cockpit roster. The promotions expand senior command representation across Emirates’ long-haul widebody operations.

Also: AeroTime and Inflight Online
2026-06-04T02:02:30.004752-07:00
Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines   Qatar Airways  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Qatar Airways Cabin Crew Reveal the Reasons Why They Took Part in a Historic 'Sickout'

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Qatar Airways cabin crew risked arrest and deportation to stage a historic sickout. Insiders reveal stagnant wages, curfews, and reforms that are already being reversed.

2026-06-04T01:57:50.890606-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Europe   Airports   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

UK-based A340-600 freight operator European Cargo appoints administrators

By FlightGlobal: Bournemouth-based airline used modified fleet of aircraft acquired from carriers including Virgin Atlantic. UK freight operator European Cargo, which is based at Bournemouth airport, has appointed joint administrators to the business.

Also: ch-aviation, Airline Economics, Travel Radar, ukaviation.aero and aircargoweek.com
2026-06-04T01:26:09.799106-07:00
Event   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

By Reuters: Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the Iran war driving up jet fuel costs, forcing flight ​detours and testing carriers' ability to raise fares.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-06-03T23:56:25.928947-07:00