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Jeju Air Flight 2216: analysis of the crew’s final decision-making in the last moments

A report on the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216 describes a sequence of “cascade” decisions faced by the crew after the aircraft was stricken, highlighting the narrowing options available in critical seconds.

2026-05-01T03:47:51.959147-07:00

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Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas

2026-05-01T04:11:26.440447-07:00

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Smartwings calls for tighter overspeed correction after Boeing 737-800 turbulence upset

2026-05-01T03:45:59.091691-07:00

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Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

2026-05-01T01:28:04.132201-07:00

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Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas Tunisair has wet-leased an Airbus A330-300 and a Boeing 787-9 through an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) contract signed with Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The arrangement is intended to provide additional long-haul capacity to support Tunisair’s ongoing operations.

2026-05-01T04:11:26.440447-07:00

Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas

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Jeju Air Flight 2216: analysis of the crew’s final decision-making in the last moments A report on the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216 describes a sequence of “cascade” decisions faced by the crew after the aircraft was stricken, highlighting the narrowing options available in critical seconds.

2026-05-01T03:47:51.959147-07:00

Jeju Air Flight 2216: analysis of the crew’s final decision-making in the last moments

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The Last Moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216

2026-05-01T03:47:51.959147-07:00

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Smartwings calls for tighter overspeed correction after Boeing 737-800 turbulence upset Smartwings says it has reinforced overspeed correction procedures with crews after a Boeing 737-800 experienced turbulence during high-altitude cruise and produced thrust-asymmetry indications consistent with a crew’s reduction of thrust to idle. The operator is emphasizing procedural response for potential overspeed scenarios.

2026-05-01T03:45:59.091691-07:00

Smartwings calls for tighter overspeed correction after Boeing 737-800 turbulence upset

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Nigeria’s NMDPRA sets indicative Jet A price bands for Lagos and Abuja to prevent carrier disruption Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has set indicative aviation fuel price bands for Jet A1, pegging Lagos at NGN1,760–1,988 per litre (USD1.28–1.44) and Abuja at NGN1,809–2,037 (USD1.30–1.48) based on April 17–23, 2026 benchmarks. The move targets stability amid escalating airline cost pressure.

2026-05-01T02:45:11.060448-07:00

Nigeria’s NMDPRA sets indicative Jet A price bands for Lagos and Abuja to prevent carrier disruption

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Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan’s competition regulator has approved the acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by PIA Equity Limited, clearing a regulatory step toward full privatisation of the flag carrier. The approval advances a consortium process aimed at moving from operational control to 100% ownership.

2026-05-01T01:28:04.132201-07:00

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

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India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non- India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) can now suspend or revoke a foreign airline’s authorisation when it identifies safety and security lapses, or when ownership and control are not vested in the designating country. The change strengthens regulator leverage over cross-border operators’ compliance status.

2026-04-30T20:59:23.748978-07:00

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Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is pressing the European Commission to abolish its aviation emissions trading scheme, arguing it raises costs and is pushing up airfares. The call adds to broader airline lobbying against EU climate policy as carriers weigh fuel volatility and compliance burdens.

2026-04-30T20:41:03.793836-07:00

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Jeju Air Flight 2216: analysis of the crew’s final decision-making in the last moments

Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas

Smartwings calls for tighter overspeed correction after Boeing 737-800 turbulence upset

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

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