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Final report flags possible weather radar malfunction in 2024 Singapore Airlines fatal turbulence (SQ321)

A final investigation report into Singapore Airlines’ 2024 turbulence incident—where one passenger died and dozens were injured—concludes the event may have been driven by a malfunctioning weather radar. The finding links the turbulence outcome to an equipment failure rather than operational error.

2026-05-19T23:25:27.752036-07:00

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Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation

2026-05-20T00:45:44.714333-07:00

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Europe’s airlines press EU to soften EU261 passenger-compensation reforms amid Iran-war jet-fuel spike

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

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Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00

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Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation A court ruling says the liquidation process for Turkish carrier Onur Air can begin. The decision brings legal momentum to the airline’s insolvency pathway and sets the stage for next steps affecting creditors, customers, and operational stakeholders tied to the carrier.

2026-05-20T00:45:44.714333-07:00

Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation

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Europe’s airlines press EU to soften EU261 passenger-compensation reforms amid Iran-war jet-fuel spike Airlines and travel groups say rising regulatory costs and war-driven jet-fuel costs are squeezing margins and shifting the burden onto carriers as EU261 passenger-compensation rules face reform. While EU and carriers expect sufficient fuel this summer, smaller airlines warn they have less buffer and could be hit harder.

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

Europe’s airlines press EU to soften EU261 passenger-compensation reforms amid Iran-war jet-fuel spike

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Final report flags possible weather radar malfunction in 2024 Singapore Airlines fatal turbulence (SQ321) A final investigation report into Singapore Airlines’ 2024 turbulence incident—where one passenger died and dozens were injured—concludes the event may have been driven by a malfunctioning weather radar. The finding links the turbulence outcome to an equipment failure rather than operational error.

2026-05-19T23:25:27.752036-07:00

Final report flags possible weather radar malfunction in 2024 Singapore Airlines fatal turbulence (SQ321)

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AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft AirAsia X has added its first A321-200NX(LR), expanding the carrier’s long-range narrowbody capability as it continues to build out its Airbus single-aisle fleet. The move signals continued emphasis on long-haul network flexibility using an A321neo-family configuration.

2026-05-19T19:23:59.104798-07:00

AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft

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Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners Airlines for America, led by CEO Chris Sununu, is challenging a White House proposal that would require smaller U.S. airports to use private security screeners instead of TSA personnel, according to Reuters testimony. The push escalates industry pressure at a time when TSA staffing and checkpoint performance have been strained.

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00

Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners

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Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026 Skymark Airlines will launch commercial operations with its first Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026, starting Tokyo Haneda–Fukuoka. The debut positions the carrier for its initial network build around a single-aisle fleet commitment tied to mid-2Q26 entry into scheduled service.

2026-05-19T18:05:41.642624-07:00

Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

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Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority rights as integration nears Korean Air pilots have filed a lawsuit against the Asiana Airlines union, challenging seniority treatment during the carrier’s post-merger labor integration. The legal move spotlights unresolved disputes over job and pay progression among pilots ahead of the Dec. 17, 2026 effective date for the Korean Air–Asiana combination.

2026-05-19T15:55:06.100431-07:00

Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority rights as integration nears

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flynas inaugurates fifth Saudi operating base at Abha International Airport flynas has opened its fifth operations base at Abha International Airport, making it the first Saudi airline to operate from five major bases across the Kingdom. The expansion increases its footprint beyond existing station coverage and supports a broader domestic and regional network.

2026-05-19T15:00:21.183971-07:00

flynas inaugurates fifth Saudi operating base at Abha International Airport

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Final report flags possible weather radar malfunction in 2024 Singapore Airlines fatal turbulence (SQ321)

Court clears the way for Onur Air liquidation

Europe’s airlines press EU to soften EU261 passenger-compensation reforms amid Iran-war jet-fuel spike

Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners

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