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Ethiopian Airlines converts the last 2023 options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders

Ethiopian Airlines has exercised the final options from a 2023 commitment, converting six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft into firm orders. The additional widebody capacity is intended to expand the Star Alliance carrier’s intercontinental network from Addis Ababa, supporting long-haul growth to Africa, the U.S. and Europe.

2026-04-20T17:58:10.243841-07:00

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Fiji Airways trims and caps flights to Funafuti as Tuvalu declares emergency over Middle East–linked fuel shortages

2026-04-20T18:35:03.295204-07:00

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Southwest: ATC go-around and controller error near-miss leaves two 737s within 500 feet over Nashville

2026-04-20T13:51:24.220894-07:00

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Alaska Air Group suspends 2026 profit guidance as Middle East-driven fuel-cost uncertainty widens

2026-04-20T15:34:48.802075-07:00

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Chinese carriers cut Australia-to-Europe capacity, reshaping transpacific routing as demand and network trade-offs tighten Chinese airlines are reducing flights between Australia and Europe, according to ch-aviation, as carriers rebalance schedules to manage demand, cost, and routing efficiency. The move shifts capacity away from Australia-Europe connectivity toward alternative network structures across their broader long-haul system.

2026-04-20T20:52:25.920296-07:00

Chinese carriers cut Australia-to-Europe capacity, reshaping transpacific routing as demand and network trade-offs tighten

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Fiji Airways trims and caps flights to Funafuti as Tuvalu declares emergency over Middle East–linked fuel shortages Fiji Airways is reducing seat availability and cutting parts of its Pacific network as Tuvalu declares a state of emergency over critical fuel shortages tied to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The carrier is capping seats into Funafuti and temporarily cutting Nadi–Brisbane service frequency, redeploying aircraft to manage surging fuel costs and wider schedule constraints.

2026-04-20T18:35:03.295204-07:00

Fiji Airways trims and caps flights to Funafuti as Tuvalu declares emergency over Middle East–linked fuel shortages

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Ethiopian Airlines converts the last 2023 options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders Ethiopian Airlines has exercised the final options from a 2023 commitment, converting six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft into firm orders. The additional widebody capacity is intended to expand the Star Alliance carrier’s intercontinental network from Addis Ababa, supporting long-haul growth to Africa, the U.S. and Europe.

2026-04-20T17:58:10.243841-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines converts the last 2023 options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders

Bloomberg

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Alaska Air Group suspends 2026 profit guidance as Middle East-driven fuel-cost uncertainty widens Alaska Air Group withdrew its full-year profit forecast, citing uncertainty around sky-high Jet A costs tied to the Iran-war shock. It reported a first-quarter 2026 net loss of $193 million ($1.69 per diluted share) on 5% higher revenue to $3.3 billion, while boosting total liquidity to $2.9 billion.

2026-04-20T15:34:48.802075-07:00

Alaska Air Group suspends 2026 profit guidance as Middle East-driven fuel-cost uncertainty widens

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Southwest: ATC go-around and controller error near-miss leaves two 737s within 500 feet over Nashville Two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737s came within about 500 feet of each other near Nashville International Airport (BNA) after a go-around maneuver and, in another account, an air-traffic-controller instruction that put one aircraft on a collision course. Pilots took emergency evasive action to avoid impact.

2026-04-20T13:51:24.220894-07:00

Southwest: ATC go-around and controller error near-miss leaves two 737s within 500 feet over Nashville

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US airlines shift away from part-time flying and cabin staffing, pointing to a more “professionalized” workforce A new industry table shows a steady decline in part-time employment across major US airlines, a labor-economics signal of workforce stabilization and greater reliance on more formally employed roles. The trend adds to the wider picture of airlines restructuring labor models amid operational and contract pressures.

2026-04-20T12:37:19.918749-07:00

US airlines shift away from part-time flying and cabin staffing, pointing to a more “professionalized” workforce

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Low-cost carriers seek pause on federal air-carrier taxes as jet-fuel costs strain US ULCC economics US low-cost airlines are urging Congress to temporarily pause federal air-carrier taxes, arguing fuel costs are rising fast enough to threaten the sustainability of their low-cost business model. The push positions tax relief as a near-term lever to protect margins while jet-fuel pressures persist.

2026-04-20T09:45:52.747182-07:00

Low-cost carriers seek pause on federal air-carrier taxes as jet-fuel costs strain US ULCC economics

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Qatar gradually resumes foreign airline operations at Doha’s Hamad International via QCAA NOTAM Qatar’s civil aviation authority (QCAA) is allowing foreign carriers to restart flights into and out of Doha in a carefully phased process, supported by issued NOTAMs under global safety standards. Operations are being normalized after an extended disruption period, enabling carriers to rebuild schedules and rotations through Hamad.

2026-04-20T09:11:01.658238-07:00

Qatar gradually resumes foreign airline operations at Doha’s Hamad International via QCAA NOTAM

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Ethiopian Airlines converts the last 2023 options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders

Fiji Airways trims and caps flights to Funafuti as Tuvalu declares emergency over Middle East–linked fuel shortages

Southwest: ATC go-around and controller error near-miss leaves two 737s within 500 feet over Nashville

Alaska Air Group suspends 2026 profit guidance as Middle East-driven fuel-cost uncertainty widens

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