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RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

Rural Aviation Association President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black testified at the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on connecting rural America to the National Airspace System. She urged Congress to strengthen rural air service, framing it as vital connectivity infrastructure for underserved communities.

2026-06-04T13:56:07.070522-07:00

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

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Flybondi reduced to one active aircraft as CEO exits

2026-06-04T12:45:40.687055-07:00

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

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Runway Girl

RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service Rural Aviation Association President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black testified at the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on connecting rural America to the National Airspace System. She urged Congress to strengthen rural air service, framing it as vital connectivity infrastructure for underserved communities.

2026-06-04T13:56:07.070522-07:00

RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

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Flybondi reduced to one active aircraft as CEO exits Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi is down to a single active aircraft, according to the report, as the company also sees an executive change with the CEO’s departure. The combination signals heightened operational and leadership instability that could affect scheduling, capacity and reliability.

2026-06-04T12:45:40.687055-07:00

Flybondi reduced to one active aircraft as CEO exits

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly Boeing is considering increasing 737-family output to levels close to (or beyond) its publicly disclosed peak of 63 jets per month, a step that would pressure the company’s shared supply chain and test airlines’ ability to absorb record delivery volumes.

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

Reuters

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point Qantas is reportedly in talks with aircraft makers about a possible order for around 20 wide-body aircraft, with options including either Airbus or Boeing widebodies, according to industry sources. The discussions point to a near-term procurement decision shaping Qantas’ long-haul capacity and aircraft mix.

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

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Azul seeks to block Brazilian banks’ Chapter 11 debt claims in latest legal fight Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras is moving to block Brazilian banks’ Chapter 11-related debt claims, extending the airline’s ongoing process to narrow creditor recoveries. The action comes after Azul completed a Chapter 11 reorganization that reduced its debt and lease burden.

2026-06-04T10:41:40.361669-07:00

Azul seeks to block Brazilian banks’ Chapter 11 debt claims in latest legal fight

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Slovenia denies Israir permission to land in Ljubljana, forcing Airbus A320 diversion to Zagreb over alleged political objection Slovenian authorities refused an Israir flight permission to land in Ljubljana, allegedly citing political protest linked to Israel’s actions in Gaza. The Airbus A320 diverted to Zagreb, with passengers continuing overland to Slovenia’s capital as the country’s previously anti-Israel government made way for a new administration.

2026-06-04T09:56:53.176324-07:00

Slovenia denies Israir permission to land in Ljubljana, forcing Airbus A320 diversion to Zagreb over alleged political objection

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France cuts passenger air transport tax on public service obligation (PSO) routes, shifting cost burden away from PSO operators France’s Ministry of Transport has issued an order (published May 31, 2026) reducing the passenger air transport tax applied to France’s PSO routes. The change is designed to lower the tax burden impacting routes operating under public service obligations.

2026-06-04T09:46:49.838968-07:00

France cuts passenger air transport tax on public service obligation (PSO) routes, shifting cost burden away from PSO operators

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American Airlines suspends select summer routes as jet-fuel costs spike amid Iran war American Airlines is temporarily halting several summer routes, citing elevated jet-fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict. The carrier says it is not cutting routes permanently and is offering rebooking on alternative flights or refunds for affected passengers.

2026-06-04T08:57:34.784601-07:00

American Airlines suspends select summer routes as jet-fuel costs spike amid Iran war

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RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

Flybondi reduced to one active aircraft as CEO exits

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

News Timeline