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Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth

Condor CEO Peter Gerber tells Skift the airline rebuilt itself after Lufthansa cut ties and now is focused on what comes next—particularly its North Atlantic strategy. The discussion also frames how Condor is managing capacity and positioning as it transitions away from prior Lufthansa-linked support.

2026-05-22T02:12:58.278695-07:00

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British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

2026-05-22T02:39:40.912743-07:00

Bloomberg

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise

2026-05-22T01:10:56.221893-07:00

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Azimuth plans fleet expansion with 31 Sukhoi Superjet 100s as it tracks MC-21 program progress

2026-05-22T01:10:01.998590-07:00

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British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations British Airways’ rollout of free ultra-fast Starlink Wi‑Fi across its fleet has stalled, with only five aircraft equipped. The delay is linked to continuing fleet reliability problems, which are driving last-minute cancellations amid constrained aircraft availability.

2026-05-22T02:39:40.912743-07:00

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

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Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth Condor CEO Peter Gerber tells Skift the airline rebuilt itself after Lufthansa cut ties and now is focused on what comes next—particularly its North Atlantic strategy. The discussion also frames how Condor is managing capacity and positioning as it transitions away from prior Lufthansa-linked support.

2026-05-22T02:12:58.278695-07:00

Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth

Bloomberg

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise Finnair board chair Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae said intensifying global volatility and geopolitical risks should be “baked into strategy,” arguing that the “worst case” must become the base case. Her remarks align with ongoing focus on resilience and operational stability as the airline positions for next-stage growth.

2026-05-22T01:10:56.221893-07:00

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise

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Azimuth plans fleet expansion with 31 Sukhoi Superjet 100s as it tracks MC-21 program progress Russia’s Azimuth is reported to be considering a further 31-aircraft intake of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SJ-100) while keeping the Yakovlev MC-21 in view for future fleet strategy. The move ties commercial capacity planning to the pace of Russian narrowbody certification and delivery readiness.

2026-05-22T01:10:01.998590-07:00

Azimuth plans fleet expansion with 31 Sukhoi Superjet 100s as it tracks MC-21 program progress

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Air Astana seeks Kazakh state aid to launch US flights with Boeing 787-8 Air Astana is asking Kazakhstan for state support to enable new US operations, leveraging its Boeing 787-8 long-haul aircraft. The request underscores the airline’s dependence on government backing to underwrite route risk as it expands internationally.

2026-05-21T23:44:30.055644-07:00

Air Astana seeks Kazakh state aid to launch US flights with Boeing 787-8

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China’s JoyAir moves into pre-restructuring as airline distress escalates China’s JoyAir has entered a pre-restructuring process, signaling a formal step in financial and operational restructuring. The move adds to a growing pattern of pressure on parts of China’s airline market, where profitability and cash resilience remain uneven.

2026-05-21T22:24:26.163010-07:00

China’s JoyAir moves into pre-restructuring as airline distress escalates

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United flight diverts after passenger attempts to open cabin door at ~30,000–36,000 feet A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight made an emergency diversion to Washington Dulles after an unruly passenger allegedly tried to open a cabin door while the aircraft was at about 30,000 feet over Delaware. Audio reports also describe a subsequent assault of another traveler.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United flight diverts after passenger attempts to open cabin door at ~30,000–36,000 feet

CNBC

Analysis: China’s airlines’ Iran-war fuel hit is amplified by spot exposure and weak hedging—plus rail competition China’s airlines are absorbing a larger earnings shock from the Iran war than global rivals, driven by sky-high, volatile jet-fuel costs and limited hedging against spot-price swings. The downside is compounded by customer bases that can more readily pivot to cheaper high-speed rail alternatives.

2026-05-21T16:41:04.945101-07:00

Analysis: China’s airlines’ Iran-war fuel hit is amplified by spot exposure and weak hedging—plus rail competition

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Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

Finnair chair urges “worst case” planning as global volatility and geopolitical risk rise

Azimuth plans fleet expansion with 31 Sukhoi Superjet 100s as it tracks MC-21 program progress

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