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Norse Atlantic accelerates Project Falcon cost cuts to target up to $50M annual savings

Norse Atlantic is speeding up its cost-reduction program, Project Falcon, aiming to deliver annualized savings of up to $50 million and bring the carrier closer to profitability. The parallel announcement includes significant workforce actions, with layoffs affecting administrative roles and crews moved to unpaid leave.

2026-05-07T14:52:43.009209-07:00

The Air Current

Lufthansa activates backup plan for Boeing 777X delays, preparing long-haul fleet gaps through 2027

2026-05-07T13:09:11.547811-07:00

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Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

Skift

Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge

2026-05-07T14:31:29.880795-07:00

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Norse Atlantic accelerates Project Falcon cost cuts to target up to $50M annual savings Norse Atlantic is speeding up its cost-reduction program, Project Falcon, aiming to deliver annualized savings of up to $50 million and bring the carrier closer to profitability. The parallel announcement includes significant workforce actions, with layoffs affecting administrative roles and crews moved to unpaid leave.

2026-05-07T14:52:43.009209-07:00

Norse Atlantic accelerates Project Falcon cost cuts to target up to $50M annual savings

Skift

Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge Sabre says it delivered its strongest quarter in more than two years and is taking a direct aim at Amadeus, alleging monopolistic practices that block competitive offerings in airline technology. The dispute centers on whether Amadeus’s conduct restricts rivals’ ability to compete.

2026-05-07T14:31:29.880795-07:00

Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge

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Lufthansa activates backup plan for Boeing 777X delays, preparing long-haul fleet gaps through 2027 As Boeing 777X delivery timelines remain at risk, Lufthansa is refining contingencies for long-haul capacity planning and fleet restructuring through 2027. The carrier is positioning the 777-9 arrival as a catalyst, but is also preparing to extend older widebodies and manage the transition if the 777X slips again.

2026-05-07T13:09:11.547811-07:00

Lufthansa activates backup plan for Boeing 777X delays, preparing long-haul fleet gaps through 2027

Aviation Source

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights Air Algérie will launch twice-weekly direct service between Manchester Airport and Algiers starting this summer, establishing the first non-stop link between the two cities. The new route adds a fresh connectivity option for Algerian traffic and strengthens Air Algérie’s Europe-facing network.

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

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Chile rejects JetSMART’s bid for Santiago–Lima traffic rights Chile has declined JetSMART’s request in the Santiago–Lima traffic-rights dispute, according to ch-aviation coverage. The decision keeps the route’s operating permissions constrained for the carrier and underscores how bilateral market access decisions can quickly reshape network plans.

2026-05-07T10:47:10.116693-07:00

Chile rejects JetSMART’s bid for Santiago–Lima traffic rights

AirInsight

AerCap earnings highlight aircraft supply squeeze and fuel-efficiency premium driving lessor economics AerCap’s latest results point to how persistent aircraft shortages and growing airline preference for fuel-efficient jets are reshaping carrier economics—while also strengthening aircraft lessors’ position. The company’s performance underscores the continued financial impact of delivery delays and fleet-efficiency requirements across the market.

2026-05-07T08:29:23.514950-07:00

AerCap earnings highlight aircraft supply squeeze and fuel-efficiency premium driving lessor economics

AeroTime

SkyUp renews long-term fuel-supply partnership with Baltic Ground Services at Tallinn, Riga and Palanga Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has extended its long-term agreement with SkyUp Airlines to continue supplying aircraft fuel at the Baltic airports of Tallinn, Riga and Palanga. The renewed deal runs from April 2026, further strengthening BGS’s ground handling and fueling cooperation with the Ukrainian carrier.

2026-05-07T08:09:36.603775-07:00

SkyUp renews long-term fuel-supply partnership with Baltic Ground Services at Tallinn, Riga and Palanga

AeroTime

EU rejects jet-fuel cost “extraordinary circumstances” plea; Iran-war tourism guidance limits scope for EU261 waivers EU transport officials say jet-fuel price increases do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” under EU261, so airlines must continue to refund eligible cancellations. Separately, the Commission plans to tell airlines that Iran-war impacts on tourism do not justify emergency measures to suspend passenger compensation obligations.

2026-05-07T08:09:36.566101-07:00

EU rejects jet-fuel cost “extraordinary circumstances” plea; Iran-war tourism guidance limits scope for EU261 waivers

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Norse Atlantic accelerates Project Falcon cost cuts to target up to $50M annual savings

Lufthansa activates backup plan for Boeing 777X delays, preparing long-haul fleet gaps through 2027

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

Sabre accuses Amadeus of blocking competition in airline technology amid Amadeus antitrust challenge

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