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Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback

Ethiopian Airlines has been named 2026 “Best Airline in Africa” by APEX Passenger Choice Awards, with the honor attributed to passenger feedback. The award was presented at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, reinforcing Ethiopian’s ongoing market positioning across the continent.

2026-05-04T10:58:23.004210-07:00

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Lufthansa’s “FOX” Future Onboard Experience launches May 6 across all long-haul cabins with €70M investment and new service/dini

2026-05-04T06:32:09.357478-07:00

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Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity

2026-05-04T08:15:24.457758-07:00

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Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

2026-05-04T07:55:20.597541-07:00

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Spirit pilots face layoffs after carrier shutdown; former crews await paychecks and next steps After Spirit Airlines’ shutdown, more than 2,000 pilots and thousands of other employees are out of work and waiting for paychecks. The development follows the airline’s liquidation/wind-down, underscoring the immediate human and labor fallout from the carrier’s collapse.

2026-05-04T11:11:44.366682-07:00

Spirit pilots face layoffs after carrier shutdown; former crews await paychecks and next steps

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Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback Ethiopian Airlines has been named 2026 “Best Airline in Africa” by APEX Passenger Choice Awards, with the honor attributed to passenger feedback. The award was presented at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, reinforcing Ethiopian’s ongoing market positioning across the continent.

2026-05-04T10:58:23.004210-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback

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Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity The Air Charter Association (ACA) says higher costs are creating incentives for some operators to circumvent for-hire flight rules. The trade group is flagging compliance risk as market pressure mounts, potentially widening the gap between regulated scheduled services and unapproved charter activity.

2026-05-04T08:15:24.457758-07:00

Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity

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Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions UK regional carrier Loganair has secured a transportation contract with BP, adding another commercial revenue stream alongside its scheduled network. In parallel, Croatia and Montenegro are keeping airlines waiting over public service obligation (PSO) calls, extending uncertainty around timetable, capacity and bidding timelines in the Adriatic market.

2026-05-04T07:55:20.597541-07:00

Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

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TAP Air Portugal set to exceed 100-aircraft fleet by end-2026, targeting 104–106 jets TAP Air Portugal is projected to grow its fleet above 100 aircraft by the end of 2026, with PÚBLICO fleet data indicating 104 to 106 aircraft in service. The plan is framed around Airbus deliveries, positioning the carrier for what it expects to be its largest fleet in history by 2026.

2026-05-04T06:38:40.491123-07:00

TAP Air Portugal set to exceed 100-aircraft fleet by end-2026, targeting 104–106 jets

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Lufthansa’s “FOX” Future Onboard Experience launches May 6 across all long-haul cabins with €70M investment and new service/dini Lufthansa will roll out its Future Onboard Experience (FOX) on May 6 across all long-haul cabin classes, marking one of the largest customer-experience investments in the carrier’s history. The program follows a two-year build and includes €70 million spend, 187 million new items, and refreshed processes, menus, personalization, and comfort details from the start of the rollout.

2026-05-04T06:32:09.357478-07:00

Lufthansa’s “FOX” Future Onboard Experience launches May 6 across all long-haul cabins with €70M investment and new service/dini

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Revised EASA flight-time limitations raise operating-cost pressure for Europe’s charter carriers Europe’s charter operators are bracing for a new cost threat as EASA pilot flight time limitations are revised, tightening the fatigue-management constraints that drive crew planning and aircraft utilisation. The regulatory changes are expected to force costly adjustments to rostering and scheduling across charter fleets.

2026-05-04T06:18:02.186552-07:00

Revised EASA flight-time limitations raise operating-cost pressure for Europe’s charter carriers

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Ghana looks for a majority private investor to launch a new flag carrier by Q1 2027 Ghana is seeking a majority private investor to establish a new national airline, following the collapse of Ghana Airways more than two decades ago. Initial operations are targeted no later than the first quarter of 2027.

2026-05-04T04:12:29.313938-07:00

Ghana looks for a majority private investor to launch a new flag carrier by Q1 2027

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Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback

Lufthansa’s “FOX” Future Onboard Experience launches May 6 across all long-haul cabins with €70M investment and new service/dini

Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity

Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

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