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Azul takes first Airbus A330-900 for 11-aircraft widebody order; delivery wave starts

Azul has received its first factory-delivered Airbus A330-900 (acquired directly from Airbus), kicking off deliveries from an order for 11 aircraft. The induction begins after leased A330neo assets are returned, signaling Azul’s shift to an owned/ordered A330-900neo-heavy widebody plan.

2026-05-30T08:27:31.927263-07:00

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Etihad to ramp Tel Aviv service to up to six daily flights, while pushing back Abu Dhabi–Bucharest to Dec 2026

2026-05-30T08:09:55.423428-07:00

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United UA2005 diverts to Madison after disruptive passenger breaches cockpit amid Level 4 threat

2026-05-30T00:18:04.237461-07:00

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Airlines warn of Trump push to restrict CBP services at “sanctuary city” airports, risking cuts to international arrivals

2026-05-29T14:44:15.365957-07:00

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Azul takes first Airbus A330-900 for 11-aircraft widebody order; delivery wave starts Azul has received its first factory-delivered Airbus A330-900 (acquired directly from Airbus), kicking off deliveries from an order for 11 aircraft. The induction begins after leased A330neo assets are returned, signaling Azul’s shift to an owned/ordered A330-900neo-heavy widebody plan.

2026-05-30T08:27:31.927263-07:00

Azul takes first Airbus A330-900 for 11-aircraft widebody order; delivery wave starts

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Etihad to ramp Tel Aviv service to up to six daily flights, while pushing back Abu Dhabi–Bucharest to Dec 2026 Etihad Airways plans a major Israel expansion from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv, targeting as many as six daily flights to capture pent-up leisure demand, with connections to Asia in particular. Separately, it delayed the Abu Dhabi–Bucharest route launch to December 2026 and cancelled the planned Tbilisi service.

2026-05-30T08:09:55.423428-07:00

Etihad to ramp Tel Aviv service to up to six daily flights, while pushing back Abu Dhabi–Bucharest to Dec 2026

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines to seat flight attendants in jumpseats earlier in descent to reduce turbulence injury risk American Airlines is requiring flight attendants to be seated earlier during descent, citing research that turbulence injuries are most likely to occur before landing. The change targets cabin-crew exposure during the descent/touchdown window amid heightened turbulence concern.

2026-05-30T02:19:19.218810-07:00

American Airlines to seat flight attendants in jumpseats earlier in descent to reduce turbulence injury risk

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United UA2005 diverts to Madison after disruptive passenger breaches cockpit amid Level 4 threat United Airlines Flight UA2005, Chicago–Minneapolis, diverted to Madison, Wisconsin after pilots declared a Level 4 threat over an allegedly Russian passenger who threatened people onboard and attempted to breach the cockpit. Off-duty law enforcement subdued the passenger; police took him into custody on landing, with authorities reportedly seeking FBI involvement.

2026-05-30T00:18:04.237461-07:00

United UA2005 diverts to Madison after disruptive passenger breaches cockpit amid Level 4 threat

CNBC

Airlines warn of Trump push to restrict CBP services at “sanctuary city” airports, risking cuts to international arrivals The Trump administration is weighing cutting off Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services at select U.S. airports to pressure “sanctuary cities,” a move that could effectively bar international arrivals at affected facilities. Airlines are urging the administration not to curb international flight operations in the dispute.

2026-05-29T14:44:15.365957-07:00

Airlines warn of Trump push to restrict CBP services at “sanctuary city” airports, risking cuts to international arrivals

Washington Post

Southwest reverses controversial “second seat” policy, offering extra-seat relief for free Southwest Airlines is backtracking on a policy that required passengers who couldn’t fit within the armrests to purchase an additional seat. Instead, the carrier will again offer a second seat for free, following public outcry and operational sensitivity around enforcement at the gate.

2026-05-29T14:25:52.078443-07:00

Southwest reverses controversial “second seat” policy, offering extra-seat relief for free

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Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia seeks US foreign air carrier permits Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia is seeking U.S. permits, according to ch-aviation coverage. The filing would enable the carrier to pursue US market access under the U.S. foreign air carrier permitting framework, aligning with how other international entrants approach DOT authorization.

2026-05-29T12:39:35.965837-07:00

Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia seeks US foreign air carrier permits

Bloomberg

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Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet US investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is assessing a possible bid for UK low-cost carrier easyJet following media reports of interest. The discussions come amid reports valuing a deal at about £3 billion, positioning a potential ownership change for the airline.

2026-05-29T12:24:24.572659-07:00

Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet

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Azul takes first Airbus A330-900 for 11-aircraft widebody order; delivery wave starts

Etihad to ramp Tel Aviv service to up to six daily flights, while pushing back Abu Dhabi–Bucharest to Dec 2026

United UA2005 diverts to Madison after disruptive passenger breaches cockpit amid Level 4 threat

Airlines warn of Trump push to restrict CBP services at “sanctuary city” airports, risking cuts to international arrivals

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