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Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

After two years of disruption, Wizz Air says it has recovery momentum, with engine-related groundings easing and more of its previously restricted fleet returning to service. The carrier links improving operational performance to renewed growth acceleration across its network.

2026-06-14T14:17:20.403907-07:00

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Air India Flight 171 crash probe: AAIB misses one-year deadline for cause explanation

2026-06-14T10:41:23.013442-07:00

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Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight

2026-06-14T02:30:56.077027-07:00

AirInsight

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

2026-06-13T06:21:05.484186-07:00

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Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns After two years of disruption, Wizz Air says it has recovery momentum, with engine-related groundings easing and more of its previously restricted fleet returning to service. The carrier links improving operational performance to renewed growth acceleration across its network.

2026-06-14T14:17:20.403907-07:00

Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

Aviation Source

Air India Flight 171 crash probe: AAIB misses one-year deadline for cause explanation India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has missed the preferred one-year deadline to explain the cause of the fatal Air India Flight 171 crash. The delay extends uncertainty around the findings’ timeline, following earlier expectations of delayed reporting tied to technical work.

2026-06-14T10:41:23.013442-07:00

Air India Flight 171 crash probe: AAIB misses one-year deadline for cause explanation

CNBC

JetBlue doubles down on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with lounge upgrade and push to become an international gateway amid Miami–America JetBlue is investing in Fort Lauderdale with a new airport lounge and positioning the Florida hub as an international gateway, betting it can win share despite heavy competitive pressure around Miami International Airport. The strategy underscores how airlines respond when dominant network carriers control nearby demand pools.

2026-06-14T05:17:11.233916-07:00

JetBlue doubles down on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with lounge upgrade and push to become an international gateway amid Miami–America

AeroTime

Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight Riyadh Air has completed its first domestic commercial route, flying Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh to Jeddah in another early step toward full commercial launch. The milestone reinforces the startup carrier’s Vision 2030 ambition as it moves from readiness activity toward expanding its network.

2026-06-14T02:30:56.077027-07:00

Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight

AirInsight

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier has issued a request for proposals to Airbus and Boeing for its next widebody fleet investment, aimed at replacing 47 ageing Boeing 777-200ERs. The decision is set against broader premium long-haul strategy and the timing of next-gen aircraft availability.

2026-06-13T06:21:05.484186-07:00

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

Associated Press

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns War-related disruption is driving up jet-fuel prices and worsening fuel supply strains for African airlines, the African Airlines Association warns. The group says the crisis has exposed how heavily carriers rely on imported jet fuel—leaving networks vulnerable to rapid cost and availability swings.

2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

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Slovakia’s AirExplore ends cargo operations as demand softens Slovak cargo operator AirExplore is ending its cargo operations, citing a downturn in the market. The closure highlights how quickly European air-freight capacity and smaller operators are being pressured when demand weakens, with ripple effects for shippers, route planning, and logistics networks.

2026-06-12T07:13:51.020656-07:00

Slovakia’s AirExplore ends cargo operations as demand softens

Bloomberg

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Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel India’s investigators are expected to miss the one-year anniversary deadline for a final explanation of the June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash near takeoff, citing ongoing engine analysis work in the U.S. A cockpit recording has supported a view that the captain cut fuel flow to the engines, while a one-year update provided no new details.

2026-06-12T06:56:59.797065-07:00

Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel

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Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

Air India Flight 171 crash probe: AAIB misses one-year deadline for cause explanation

Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

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