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easyJet flags no summer fuel-supply disruption as Iran war drives jet-fuel cost pressure; losses widen as fares remain “kept to

easyJet’s CEO sought to reassure passengers that the airline is “not seeing any disruption to fuel supply,” even as the Iran conflict fuels jet-fuel concerns. The carrier said it has kept fare increases to a minimum, despite losses ballooning to £552m-plus and ongoing pressure on Summer bookings.

2026-05-21T00:39:38.846598-07:00

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easyJet accelerates A319 exit, targeting completion by Sept. 2029 as Airbus A320neo deliveries ramp

2026-05-21T01:54:10.281665-07:00

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Air Botswana aims to rebuild fleet and restart routes amid recovery focus

2026-05-21T01:53:58.391147-07:00

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Etihad Airways triples Paris-CDG A380 service with two daily superjumbo flights from 1 July

2026-05-21T01:53:51.488538-07:00

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easyJet accelerates A319 exit, targeting completion by Sept. 2029 as Airbus A320neo deliveries ramp easyJet says it will phase out its remaining Airbus A319s by September 2029—well ahead of the original end-of-2029 fiscal-year plan—driven by an accelerated transition to larger Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. The upgauge schedule is designed to bring forward revenue benefits from the fleet change.

2026-05-21T01:54:10.281665-07:00

easyJet accelerates A319 exit, targeting completion by Sept. 2029 as Airbus A320neo deliveries ramp

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Air Botswana aims to rebuild fleet and restart routes amid recovery focus Air Botswana is targeting fleet recovery as routes return, positioning the airline to regain capacity and rebuild network momentum. The update, surfaced via ch-aviation coverage, frames near-term progress around operational readiness tied to restoring service levels.

2026-05-21T01:53:58.391147-07:00

Air Botswana aims to rebuild fleet and restart routes amid recovery focus

AeroTime

Etihad Airways triples Paris-CDG A380 service with two daily superjumbo flights from 1 July Etihad Airways will expand its Abu Dhabi–Paris-CDG operation to three daily flights, using two Airbus A380s each day from 1 July. The move makes Paris one of a limited set of destinations served by two A380 departures per day and increases first-class capacity.

2026-05-21T01:53:51.488538-07:00

Etihad Airways triples Paris-CDG A380 service with two daily superjumbo flights from 1 July

ch-aviation

Romanian airports dispute $10m Wizz Air grant as low-cost competition heats up Romanian airports are trading public barbs over a $10 million Wizz Air grant, highlighting how local aviation funding and incentives are becoming a flashpoint among airports competing for low-cost capacity. The dispute underscores the leverage airlines can exert through incentive packages as they shape regional networks.

2026-05-21T01:06:08.682188-07:00

Romanian airports dispute $10m Wizz Air grant as low-cost competition heats up

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easyJet flags no summer fuel-supply disruption as Iran war drives jet-fuel cost pressure; losses widen as fares remain “kept to easyJet’s CEO sought to reassure passengers that the airline is “not seeing any disruption to fuel supply,” even as the Iran conflict fuels jet-fuel concerns. The carrier said it has kept fare increases to a minimum, despite losses ballooning to £552m-plus and ongoing pressure on Summer bookings.

2026-05-21T00:39:38.846598-07:00

easyJet flags no summer fuel-supply disruption as Iran war drives jet-fuel cost pressure; losses widen as fares remain “kept to

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Norse Atlantic’s Q1 losses widen 60%+ as fuel costs rise; cost-cutting and “dual-activity” model remains the bet Norse Atlantic Airways reported a first-quarter net loss that deepened by more than 60%, citing higher fuel prices despite confidence in its dual-activity business model and ongoing cost-cutting measures to stabilize its financial position. The update adds momentum to its broader strategic transition process.

2026-05-20T23:24:38.284828-07:00

Norse Atlantic’s Q1 losses widen 60%+ as fuel costs rise; cost-cutting and “dual-activity” model remains the bet

ch-aviation

Somon Air set to take first Boeing 737 MAX in 3Q26 as Tajikistan carrier modernizes Somon Air plans to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX in 3Q26, marking the carrier’s entry into the MAX fleet. The timing positions the airline to align its fleet renewal and growth plans with the broader global rollout pace for 737 MAX deliveries.

2026-05-20T22:23:35.620245-07:00

Somon Air set to take first Boeing 737 MAX in 3Q26 as Tajikistan carrier modernizes

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Verdict due in France appeals case over 2009 Rio–Paris Air France crash; Airbus and Air France tried for corporate manslaughter A Paris appeals court is set to issue its verdict Thursday in the 2009 Rio–Paris Air France passenger-jet crash case. The trial reviewed corporate-manslaughter allegations involving both Air France and Airbus, placing potential legal and compliance consequences for both parties in the spotlight.

2026-05-20T22:11:47.808786-07:00

Verdict due in France appeals case over 2009 Rio–Paris Air France crash; Airbus and Air France tried for corporate manslaughter

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easyJet flags no summer fuel-supply disruption as Iran war drives jet-fuel cost pressure; losses widen as fares remain “kept to

easyJet accelerates A319 exit, targeting completion by Sept. 2029 as Airbus A320neo deliveries ramp

Air Botswana aims to rebuild fleet and restart routes amid recovery focus

Etihad Airways triples Paris-CDG A380 service with two daily superjumbo flights from 1 July

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