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United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters in Los Angeles the carrier will not commit to buying future airplanes unless it has a clear propulsion choice, and he conceded United currently has little leverage over engine OEMs — a constraint on its negotiation power.

2026-03-24T19:22:20.123885-07:00

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ANA, Singapore Airlines seek Malaysian clearance for joint venture

2026-03-24T18:10:51.560619-07:00

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Don’t Rush to Blame: What We Know — and Don’t — About the Air Canada Express Collision at LaGuardia

2026-03-24T15:35:12.346647-07:00

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Boeing advances 777 freighter push as Ethiopian leases two IAI‑converted 777‑300ERFs (Q2 2028)

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

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United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters in Los Angeles the carrier will not commit to buying future airplanes unless it has a clear propulsion choice, and he conceded United currently has little leverage over engine OEMs — a constraint on its negotiation power.

2026-03-24T19:22:20.123885-07:00

United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs

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ANA, Singapore Airlines seek Malaysian clearance for joint venture All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines have submitted an application to Malaysian authorities seeking approval to establish a bilateral joint venture. Malaysian clearance is required before the carriers can implement formal commercial cooperation between them.

2026-03-24T18:10:51.560619-07:00

ANA, Singapore Airlines seek Malaysian clearance for joint venture

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Don’t Rush to Blame: What We Know — and Don’t — About the Air Canada Express Collision at LaGuardia An Air Canada Express CRJ900 struck a firefighting vehicle while landing on Runway 4 at LaGuardia late Sunday, killing both pilots and injuring dozens. With limited factual evidence publicly available, reporters and analysts are urged to avoid premature causal claims while investigators collect and verify data.

2026-03-24T15:35:12.346647-07:00

Don’t Rush to Blame: What We Know — and Don’t — About the Air Canada Express Collision at LaGuardia

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NETSCOUT warns airline IT networks must boost resilience ahead of busy Easter amid global uncertainty NETSCOUT has warned that a busy Easter travel period and continuing global uncertainty are set to test airline IT networks, stressing an urgent need for improved resilience. The advisory warns of heightened operational risk if network capacity and cyber defenses are not reinforced before the peak.

2026-03-24T15:18:44.109477-07:00

NETSCOUT warns airline IT networks must boost resilience ahead of busy Easter amid global uncertainty

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How tomorrow's engine technology could change the game for airlines Since the CF6 entered service on the DC-10 in 1971, GE Aerospace has been central to commercial propulsion. Today its GEnx and emerging propulsion concepts are driving shifts in fleet economics, operations and aftermarket economics as airlines and OEMs assess next‑generation engines and certification timelines.

2026-03-24T13:14:38.638130-07:00

How tomorrow's engine technology could change the game for airlines

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Why engine reliability matters more than ever for Asia‑Pacific airlines Airlines' reputations hinge on customer treatment and consistent delivery of safe, dependable service. In Asia‑Pacific — where post‑pandemic demand is growing faster than anywhere — engine reliability directly affects on‑time performance, operational costs and brand trust, making propulsion performance a strategic priority for carriers.

2026-03-24T13:14:38.435212-07:00

Why engine reliability matters more than ever for Asia‑Pacific airlines

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Jetstar A320 taxiway excursion at Christchurch traced to inadvertent 'climb' thrust selection after hydraulic failure Investigators found a Jetstar Airbus A320 suffered a yellow‑circuit hydraulic failure en route from Auckland on 31 May 2024, and after vacating the runway at Christchurch the captain inadvertently advanced the thrust levers to 'climb' power, causing a taxiway excursion that damaged the aircraft.

2026-03-24T13:14:37.309019-07:00

Jetstar A320 taxiway excursion at Christchurch traced to inadvertent 'climb' thrust selection after hydraulic failure

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Thales plans large-scale contrail-avoidance trials after 12‑month Amelia test; targets commercial roll-out by 2030 Thales is preparing a large-scale trial of its contrail-avoidance system after a 12‑month operational test with French carrier Amelia showed the technology is viable. The company will expand operational validation to de‑risk the solution ahead of a possible commercial roll-out targeted for 2030.

2026-03-24T13:14:36.297592-07:00

Thales plans large-scale contrail-avoidance trials after 12‑month Amelia test; targets commercial roll-out by 2030

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United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs

ANA, Singapore Airlines seek Malaysian clearance for joint venture

Don’t Rush to Blame: What We Know — and Don’t — About the Air Canada Express Collision at LaGuardia

Boeing advances 777 freighter push as Ethiopian leases two IAI‑converted 777‑300ERFs (Q2 2028)

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