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Frontier A321neo hit and killed a pedestrian on Denver runway during takeoff; pilots aborted and evacuated passengers

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo struck and killed a person on the runway during the takeoff roll at Denver International Airport, prompting an aborted departure. The collision triggered an engine fire, leading to an emergency evacuation. Airport authorities are investigating runway safety and security failures.

2026-05-09T03:03:43.971976-07:00

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Flight attendant union pushes airlines to screen passengers for hantavirus symptoms

2026-05-09T10:53:30.741748-07:00

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Delta ground employee dies after tug vehicle strikes jet bridge at Orlando (MCO)

2026-05-09T08:45:45.821770-07:00

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American Airlines revamps mobile app with expanded self-service trip management and day-of-travel tools

2026-05-09T09:31:23.092036-07:00

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Flight attendant union pushes airlines to screen passengers for hantavirus symptoms The ALPA-affiliated U.S. flight attendant union is urging airlines to add hantavirus symptom screening ahead of travel, using pre-flight emails and gate announcements instructing passengers to self-report recent exposure to rodents or contact with symptomatic individuals within the past 45 days. The request follows recent hantavirus exposure concerns involving air travel.

2026-05-09T10:53:30.741748-07:00

Flight attendant union pushes airlines to screen passengers for hantavirus symptoms

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American Airlines revamps mobile app with expanded self-service trip management and day-of-travel tools American Airlines has redesigned its mobile app to add more self-service travel capabilities, streamlined trip management, and dedicated day-of-travel functionality. The update builds on the carrier’s broader push to improve how disruptions and operational information are surfaced through its digital channels.

2026-05-09T09:31:23.092036-07:00

American Airlines revamps mobile app with expanded self-service trip management and day-of-travel tools

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Delta ground employee dies after tug vehicle strikes jet bridge at Orlando (MCO) A Delta Air Lines ground employee died after an airport tug vehicle crashed into a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport (MCO) late Thursday evening. Delta is reporting the death as confirmed, underscoring the risks ramp operations pose to ground staff.

2026-05-09T08:45:45.821770-07:00

Delta ground employee dies after tug vehicle strikes jet bridge at Orlando (MCO)

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British Airways bans power banks in overhead lockers under new onboard lithium-battery fire-safety rules British Airways has introduced new safety rules that prohibit passengers from storing portable power banks in overhead lockers, citing overheating and fire-risk concerns that could spread undetected. The restriction takes effect as the carrier joins a wider set of international airlines tightening lithium-ion battery handling policies.

2026-05-09T07:52:59.083834-07:00

British Airways bans power banks in overhead lockers under new onboard lithium-battery fire-safety rules

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Frontier A321neo hit and killed a pedestrian on Denver runway during takeoff; pilots aborted and evacuated passengers A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo struck and killed a person on the runway during the takeoff roll at Denver International Airport, prompting an aborted departure. The collision triggered an engine fire, leading to an emergency evacuation. Airport authorities are investigating runway safety and security failures.

2026-05-09T03:03:43.971976-07:00

Frontier A321neo hit and killed a pedestrian on Denver runway during takeoff; pilots aborted and evacuated passengers

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Delta warns ITC investigation into Joby trade practices could jeopardize air-taxi partnership Delta Air Lines says an ongoing U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation into Joby Aviation’s trade practices could disrupt its air-taxi partnership. Delta’s concern adds regulatory and legal headwinds to Joby’s commercialization push, even as Joby’s Q1 results show near-term revenue still depends largely on Blade rather than eVTOL operations.

2026-05-08T20:47:21.813008-07:00

Delta warns ITC investigation into Joby trade practices could jeopardize air-taxi partnership

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SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead while police said he was under investigation for allegedly taking a bribe linked to an Airbus aircraft purchase. The probe centers on a reported $16 million payment for 10 Airbus planes in a corruption case involving a $2.3 billion deal.

2026-05-08T16:19:34.351909-07:00

SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation

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Azul rebounds with record Q1 2026 EBITDA after exiting restructuring Azul has reported record Q1 2026 EBITDA of R$1.7 billion (US$345.9 million), up 22.6% year on year, with a 31.1% margin. Operating income rose to R$1.0 billion (US$203.4 million), marking its first quarter since leaving financial restructuring in February.

2026-05-08T16:09:01.815699-07:00

Azul rebounds with record Q1 2026 EBITDA after exiting restructuring

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Frontier A321neo hit and killed a pedestrian on Denver runway during takeoff; pilots aborted and evacuated passengers

Flight attendant union pushes airlines to screen passengers for hantavirus symptoms

Delta ground employee dies after tug vehicle strikes jet bridge at Orlando (MCO)

American Airlines revamps mobile app with expanded self-service trip management and day-of-travel tools

News Timeline