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FLOAT Alaska to auction Boeing 757s from defunct New Pacific Airlines

FLOAT Alaska LLC, parent of defunct New Pacific Airlines and Ravn Alaska, is soliciting bids to auction Boeing 757s formerly operated by New Pacific. The sale is part of the carrier's asset liquidation and will place those 757 airframes onto the secondary market.

2026-03-09T17:48:10.609245-07:00

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Skift: Iran war could add $24B in jet-fuel costs and lift fares 10%+

2026-03-09T15:38:03.050089-07:00

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American launches first transatlantic A321XLR, reinstates JFK–Edinburgh

2026-03-09T11:27:54.594474-07:00

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GlobalX to park two freighters as cargo slump persists

2026-03-09T14:59:22.098502-07:00

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FLOAT Alaska to auction Boeing 757s from defunct New Pacific Airlines FLOAT Alaska LLC, parent of defunct New Pacific Airlines and Ravn Alaska, is soliciting bids to auction Boeing 757s formerly operated by New Pacific. The sale is part of the carrier's asset liquidation and will place those 757 airframes onto the secondary market.

2026-03-09T17:48:10.609245-07:00

FLOAT Alaska to auction Boeing 757s from defunct New Pacific Airlines

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Discover Airlines to launch seasonal Agadir and Fez services in winter 2026/27 Discover Airlines will add seasonal flights to Agadir and Fez in Morocco from winter 2026/27, expanding its leisure network from German hubs. The new routes target winter sun demand and broaden the carrier’s North Africa offering ahead of the 2026/27 winter schedule.

2026-03-09T16:40:54.856216-07:00

Discover Airlines to launch seasonal Agadir and Fez services in winter 2026/27

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Skift: Iran war could add $24B in jet-fuel costs and lift fares 10%+ Skift Research estimates a war with Iran could add roughly $24 billion in extra jet-fuel costs for U.S. airlines and push passenger fares up more than 10%. The analysis warns carriers would face significant margin pressure as fuel — typically ~20% of operating costs — spikes and route adjustments strain capacity.

2026-03-09T15:38:03.050089-07:00

Skift: Iran war could add $24B in jet-fuel costs and lift fares 10%+

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GlobalX to park two freighters as cargo slump persists US-based cargo carrier GlobalX will park two of its freighter aircraft amid a persistent air‑freight slump, temporarily reducing its active capacity. The move underscores continued weak cargo demand and joins a string of operator fleet adjustments as markets rebalance excess capacity.

2026-03-09T14:59:22.098502-07:00

GlobalX to park two freighters as cargo slump persists

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American launches first transatlantic A321XLR, reinstates JFK–Edinburgh American Airlines operated the A321XLR's first commercial transatlantic flight on 8 March 2026, reopening daily seasonal JFK–Edinburgh service after a six‑year hiatus. The deployment reflects a deliberate shift of some transatlantic flying onto long‑range single‑aisles while select widebody winter routes are trimmed.

2026-03-09T11:27:54.594474-07:00

American launches first transatlantic A321XLR, reinstates JFK–Edinburgh

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Court postpones decision on Air Antilles' future A court has postponed its decision on the future of Air Antilles, leaving the carrier's legal status and potential return to service unresolved. The delay extends uncertainty for regulators, customers and stakeholders while further hearings and evidence are prepared before a final ruling.

2026-03-09T08:38:11.965518-07:00

Court postpones decision on Air Antilles' future

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IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394 IATA's 2025 Annual Safety Report shows the global accident rate improved to 1.32 per million flights with 51 accidents across 38.7 million flights (vs 54 on 37.9 million flights in 2024), but fatalities climbed to 394 after several major incidents; regional variances noted.

2026-03-09T06:08:34.736335-07:00

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

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Lufthansa's bid to overhaul flight attendant work rules risks new strike Lufthansa's proposal to radically change flight attendant work rules risks triggering fresh strike action amid ongoing labour disputes across the group. The plan, which aims to transform onboard work practices, raises the prospect of renewed operational disruption for passengers and cargo if talks collapse.

2026-03-09T05:53:57.513222-07:00

Lufthansa's bid to overhaul flight attendant work rules risks new strike

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FLOAT Alaska to auction Boeing 757s from defunct New Pacific Airlines

Skift: Iran war could add $24B in jet-fuel costs and lift fares 10%+

American launches first transatlantic A321XLR, reinstates JFK–Edinburgh

GlobalX to park two freighters as cargo slump persists

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