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Air France–KLM reportedly weighs name change as SAS arrival and potential TAP tie-up reshape group identity

Air France–KLM is reportedly considering dropping the “Air France–KLM” name to better reflect the brands under its umbrella and its next phase of growth. The move is linked to SAS’s expected arrival and the possibility of adding TAP Portugal, underscoring how governance and corporate strategy are evolving alongside network expansion ambitions.

2026-05-10T04:17:39.874981-07:00

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Air Europa B737-800 skids off Palma de Mallorca runway after bird strike

2026-05-10T09:05:54.290095-07:00

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Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

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

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

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

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Air Europa B737-800 skids off Palma de Mallorca runway after bird strike An Air Europa Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway upon landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport. The incident is attributed to an earlier bird strike that reportedly led to the loss of a wheel during the flight.

2026-05-10T09:05:54.290095-07:00

Air Europa B737-800 skids off Palma de Mallorca runway after bird strike

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Air France–KLM reportedly weighs name change as SAS arrival and potential TAP tie-up reshape group identity Air France–KLM is reportedly considering dropping the “Air France–KLM” name to better reflect the brands under its umbrella and its next phase of growth. The move is linked to SAS’s expected arrival and the possibility of adding TAP Portugal, underscoring how governance and corporate strategy are evolving alongside network expansion ambitions.

2026-05-10T04:17:39.874981-07:00

Air France–KLM reportedly weighs name change as SAS arrival and potential TAP tie-up reshape group identity

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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 employee dies after airport tug vehicle strikes jet bridge at Orlando (MCO) A Delta Air Lines ground employee died after a tug vehicle collided with a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport (MCO) late Thursday evening. The incident occurred while the employee was working on the ramp area, and the company confirmed the fatality in subsequent reporting.

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

Delta employee dies after airport 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 Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu A Frontier Airlines aircraft bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian who had crossed into the active runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The A321neo crew aborted the departure after the incident triggered an engine fire, leading to passenger evacuation.

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

Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

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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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Air France–KLM reportedly weighs name change as SAS arrival and potential TAP tie-up reshape group identity

Air Europa B737-800 skids off Palma de Mallorca runway after bird strike

Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

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

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