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United 767 strikes New Jersey Turnpike light pole on approach to Newark; landed safely

A United Airlines Boeing 767 hit a light pole of the New Jersey Turnpike during approach into Newark Liberty International Airport, according to reports and video shared after the event. The aircraft landed safely, and initial reporting said no injuries occurred—though accounts suggest the incident may have been more severe than first disclosed.

2026-05-03T16:38:04.279808-07:00

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Air Canada posts record Q1 2026 operating revenue of $5.8B on strong network demand

2026-05-03T15:36:55.514262-07:00

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Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order

2026-05-03T13:15:22.459008-07:00

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EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

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United 767 strikes New Jersey Turnpike light pole on approach to Newark; landed safely A United Airlines Boeing 767 hit a light pole of the New Jersey Turnpike during approach into Newark Liberty International Airport, according to reports and video shared after the event. The aircraft landed safely, and initial reporting said no injuries occurred—though accounts suggest the incident may have been more severe than first disclosed.

2026-05-03T16:38:04.279808-07:00

United 767 strikes New Jersey Turnpike light pole on approach to Newark; landed safely

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Air Canada posts record Q1 2026 operating revenue of $5.8B on strong network demand Air Canada delivered record first-quarter 2026 operating revenue of $5.8 billion, driven by strong demand across its network. The airline reported resilience despite ongoing geopolitical instability, underscoring continued top-line strength heading into the year.

2026-05-03T15:36:55.514262-07:00

Air Canada posts record Q1 2026 operating revenue of $5.8B on strong network demand

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Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order Mexicana de Aviación has taken delivery of the first of 10 Embraer E190-E2s, marking the initial aircraft in its E2 fleet expansion. The regional jet induction adds a lower-capacity option intended to better match route demand and capacity needs.

2026-05-03T13:15:22.459008-07:00

Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order

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British Airways recruits “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, paying up to $100,000 a year to taxi Boeing 777 and 787 aircraf British Airways is hiring pilots at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) for a “ground taxi pilot” role, with pay up to $100,000 annually for operating Boeing 777 and 787 taxi operations exclusively on the ground. The airline frames the job as a way to help relieve airport congestion through more targeted yard movement.

2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00

British Airways recruits “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, paying up to $100,000 a year to taxi Boeing 777 and 787 aircraf

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EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft EgyptAir has inducted its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 into service, the initial delivery in a batch of 18 737-8 jets leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The handover marks the start of a broader narrowbody fleet modernization program for the carrier.

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft

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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa Air India plans to reduce about 100 daily services starting in June, with further long-haul schedule trimming through July 2026 as surging turbine fuel prices and West Asia airspace restrictions make routes unprofitable. The May 7 board meeting will assess FY26 financials, cost cuts including unbundling meals and lounge access, and CEO succession.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

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China Eastern A350 incident: mechanical malfunction after landing leads to jet-bridge collision at Shanghai Hongqiao China Eastern Airlines’ MU 5406 experienced a mechanical malfunction after landing at Shanghai Hongqiao, resulting in partial contact with a jet bridge while taxiing toward the gate. The airline apologized, said all passengers were safe, and reported orderly evacuation and disembarkation.

2026-05-02T08:50:15.893215-07:00

China Eastern A350 incident: mechanical malfunction after landing leads to jet-bridge collision at Shanghai Hongqiao

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Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose Spirit Airlines’ aircraft and airport slots are set to be marketed for sale, with demand expected to be strongest at slot-constrained locations including Fort Lauderdale and New York LaGuardia. The move highlights how Spirit’s distress is converting route privileges and capacity into investable assets.

2026-05-02T08:21:56.949907-07:00

Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose

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United 767 strikes New Jersey Turnpike light pole on approach to Newark; landed safely

Air Canada posts record Q1 2026 operating revenue of $5.8B on strong network demand

Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order

EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft

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