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Eswatini Air warns fuel shortages could force flight cuts

Eswatini Air has warned that looming fuel shortages may compel reductions to its flight schedule. The carrier’s notice highlights the operational risk airlines face when fuel availability tightens, with knock-on effects for capacity planning and passenger connectivity.

2026-05-13T23:58:41.888823-07:00

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Asman Airlines’ parent and Kyrgyz airport operator look to expand with Airbus A321 capacity

2026-05-13T21:56:44.723861-07:00

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Allegiant completes roughly $1.5B acquisition of Sun Country, setting up a larger US leisure carrier

2026-05-13T14:24:56.209126-07:00

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Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration

2026-05-13T18:50:45.787104-07:00

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Eswatini Air warns fuel shortages could force flight cuts Eswatini Air has warned that looming fuel shortages may compel reductions to its flight schedule. The carrier’s notice highlights the operational risk airlines face when fuel availability tightens, with knock-on effects for capacity planning and passenger connectivity.

2026-05-13T23:58:41.888823-07:00

Eswatini Air warns fuel shortages could force flight cuts

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Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict Kuwait’s airport closure tied to the Iran conflict pushed Jazeera Airways to set up temporary operations in Saudi Arabia. The carrier booked a net loss of KD1.1 million ($3.6 million) for the first quarter, citing the disruption following the Kuwait airport shut down.

2026-05-13T23:52:45.444252-07:00

Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict

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Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat Israir is confronting a proposed Shabbat boycott, a consumer-led challenge tied to how the airline operates during the Jewish day of rest. The threat adds to the reputational and operational risks airlines face amid heightened security and traffic constraints affecting Israel’s aviation system.

2026-05-13T23:09:01.284126-07:00

Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat

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Asman Airlines’ parent and Kyrgyz airport operator look to expand with Airbus A321 capacity Kyrgyzstan’s Asman Airlines’ parent has secured financing of about $80 million tied to Airbus A321 aircraft, while the Kyrgyz airport managing entity confirmed it intends to buy two Airbus A321s. Together, the moves signal renewed narrowbody fleet capacity plans in the market.

2026-05-13T21:56:44.723861-07:00

Asman Airlines’ parent and Kyrgyz airport operator look to expand with Airbus A321 capacity

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Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration Korean Air is facing a pilot seniority dispute following its Asiana merger, according to ch-aviation coverage. The issue highlights how merger integration plans can trigger crew-ranking and related operational frictions even after definitive merger steps are completed.

2026-05-13T18:50:45.787104-07:00

Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration

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Air New Zealand flags steep FY2026 loss as Middle East-fueled jet fuel spike drives cost cuts and flight reductions Air New Zealand expects significantly steeper losses for the year to 30 June, citing “material uncertainty” and the impact of elevated, volatile global jet fuel prices tied to the Middle East conflict. The carrier says it will cut flights by 5% while determining which international routes to reduce.

2026-05-13T15:43:57.515939-07:00

Air New Zealand flags steep FY2026 loss as Middle East-fueled jet fuel spike drives cost cuts and flight reductions

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NTSB urges FAA to standardize realistic pilot training for cabin smoke events after Southwest 2023 bird strike The NTSB is urging the FAA to require airlines to incorporate realistic flight-deck smoke scenarios into pilot training, warning that current practices are insufficient. Safety experts point to the Southwest 2023 bird-strike event as evidence pilots need more effective simulation of cockpit smoke-filling conditions.

2026-05-13T14:33:29.048195-07:00

NTSB urges FAA to standardize realistic pilot training for cabin smoke events after Southwest 2023 bird strike

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Allegiant completes roughly $1.5B acquisition of Sun Country, setting up a larger US leisure carrier Allegiant Travel Company has closed its acquisition of Sun Country for about $1.5 billion following regulatory and shareholder approvals. The deal extends Allegiant’s reach by bringing Sun Country’s charter and cargo operations under its control, while the carriers will continue operating as separate brands in the near term.

2026-05-13T14:24:56.209126-07:00

Allegiant completes roughly $1.5B acquisition of Sun Country, setting up a larger US leisure carrier

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Eswatini Air warns fuel shortages could force flight cuts

Asman Airlines’ parent and Kyrgyz airport operator look to expand with Airbus A321 capacity

Allegiant completes roughly $1.5B acquisition of Sun Country, setting up a larger US leisure carrier

Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration

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