News

ch-aviation

Korean Air and Asiana sue to overturn government’s $4.5M fine

Korean Air and Asiana have filed separate administrative lawsuits at the Seoul High Court seeking to overturn enforcement of a government-imposed $4.5 million fine. The legal challenges create an active regulatory dispute between South Korea’s two largest carriers and national authorities.

2026-01-26T19:16:50.908578-08:00

Inflight Online

Passenger Experience Conference 2026 draws record airline delegation, spotlights cabin and inflight innovation

2026-01-26T12:58:48.950976-08:00

AeroTime

US safety group finds prior technical issues on Air India 787; carrier to restart 787‑9 flights Feb 1 with 18 seats blocked

2026-01-26T10:00:56.378865-08:00

FlightGlobal

GOL founder and chairman Constantino de Oliveira Júnior dies; airline appoints new board chair

2026-01-26T11:57:51.054109-08:00

News Timeline

ch-aviation

Korean Air and Asiana sue to overturn government’s $4.5M fine Korean Air and Asiana have filed separate administrative lawsuits at the Seoul High Court seeking to overturn enforcement of a government-imposed $4.5 million fine. The legal challenges create an active regulatory dispute between South Korea’s two largest carriers and national authorities.

2026-01-26T19:16:50.908578-08:00

Korean Air and Asiana sue to overturn government’s $4.5M fine

Inflight Online

Passenger Experience Conference 2026 draws record airline delegation, spotlights cabin and inflight innovation Organisers say Passenger Experience Conference 2026 drew a record airline line‑up, signalling a renewed industry focus on cabin and inflight innovation. The event will concentrate carrier-led discussions on cabin product, onboard services and strategies to differentiate offerings and capture ancillary revenue as travel demand recovers.

2026-01-26T12:58:48.950976-08:00

Passenger Experience Conference 2026 draws record airline delegation, spotlights cabin and inflight innovation

FlightGlobal

GOL founder and chairman Constantino de Oliveira Júnior dies; airline appoints new board chair GOL Linhas Aéreas confirmed the death of founder and board chairman Constantino de Oliveira Júnior, who died of cancer in São Paulo on 24 January at 57. The carrier has named a successor as chair; Constantino was widely credited with pioneering Brazil’s low‑cost model.

2026-01-26T11:57:51.054109-08:00

GOL founder and chairman Constantino de Oliveira Júnior dies; airline appoints new board chair

ch-aviation

Surf Air Mobility pledges US$22.4M to Mokulele's Hawaiian operations for 2026 Surf Air Mobility, parent of virtual carrier Mokulele Airlines, has pledged US$22.4 million to Mokulele’s Hawaiian operations in 2026. The funds are earmarked for the carrier’s MHO/Kona business and to be deployed across its inter-island operations during the year, supporting continuity of service.

2026-01-26T10:44:53.747161-08:00

Surf Air Mobility pledges US$22.4M to Mokulele's Hawaiian operations for 2026

Breitflyte

Iberia launches Madrid–Fortaleza A321XLR service, 3x weekly Iberia inaugurated its new Madrid–Fortaleza (Brazil) service with an inaugural flight on 19 January from Madrid–Barajas. The route will operate three times weekly and is scheduled to be flown with an Airbus A321XLR, extending Iberia’s narrowbody transatlantic network to Fortaleza.

2026-01-26T10:23:18.488712-08:00

Iberia launches Madrid–Fortaleza A321XLR service, 3x weekly

Airways Magazine

Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro sign codeshare to boost connectivity Turkish Airlines has signed a codeshare partnership with Air Montenegro, Montenegro’s national flag carrier, aimed at boosting connectivity between the two carriers. The agreement is intended to deepen network links and expand travel options for passengers to and from Montenegro.

2026-01-26T10:17:29.919184-08:00

Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro sign codeshare to boost connectivity

AeroTime

❗️

US safety group finds prior technical issues on Air India 787; carrier to restart 787‑9 flights Feb 1 with 18 seats blocked A U.S. aviation safety group told Congress the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed in 2025 had a history of technical problems and shared its findings with lawmakers as probes continue. Separately, Air India plans to resume 787‑9 service on Feb. 1 with 18 seats blocked pending FAA approval.

2026-01-26T10:00:56.378865-08:00

US safety group finds prior technical issues on Air India 787; carrier to restart 787‑9 flights Feb 1 with 18 seats blocked

Skift

O'Leary warns LLM platforms could start charging airlines distribution fees Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned that large language model platforms could begin charging airlines distribution fees, potentially making LLMs the latest target of his criticism of intermediated distribution. The comment flags AI platforms as a possible new cost and competitive pressure for carriers.

2026-01-26T09:05:35.471598-08:00

O'Leary warns LLM platforms could start charging airlines distribution fees

Menu

Airline Industry & Market Trends News

Korean Air and Asiana sue to overturn government’s $4.5M fine

Passenger Experience Conference 2026 draws record airline delegation, spotlights cabin and inflight innovation

US safety group finds prior technical issues on Air India 787; carrier to restart 787‑9 flights Feb 1 with 18 seats blocked

GOL founder and chairman Constantino de Oliveira Júnior dies; airline appoints new board chair

News Timeline