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Alaska Airlines fully adopts Boeing’s Virtual Airplane digital training platform

Boeing says Alaska Airlines has signed a formal license for the Virtual Airplane (VA) training platform, moving to full adoption of the company’s virtual simulation toolset. The agreement was announced at the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) in Orlando, with Boeing citing accelerated pilot readiness and reduced simulator time.

2026-05-05T09:23:42.532028-07:00

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Airbus and AirAsia (AirAsia X) set up “historic” A220 order—potentially up to 150 jets

2026-05-05T11:55:35.694417-07:00

Aviation Week

Azorra buys DAE’s Airbus A220-300 orderbook for eight PW1500G-powered jets

2026-05-05T06:33:02.427995-07:00

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Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

2026-05-05T08:16:11.778367-07:00

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Republic Airways pushes Embraer E175 delivery timeline to early 2Q28 Republic Airways has delayed its Embraer E175 aircraft delivery schedule, moving planned arrivals to early second quarter 2028. The deferral alters the carrier’s near-to-medium term regional capacity planning and fleet timing, with knock-on effects for aircraft utilization and route commitments.

2026-05-05T14:21:09.812519-07:00

Republic Airways pushes Embraer E175 delivery timeline to early 2Q28

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Airbus and AirAsia (AirAsia X) set up “historic” A220 order—potentially up to 150 jets Airbus is preparing to announce a major A220 order with AirAsia as the likely customer, with sources indicating a deal for around 150 aircraft. Multiple reports frame it as an outsized commitment—potentially the largest for the A220 program—tied to AirAsia X expansion plans.

2026-05-05T11:55:35.694417-07:00

Airbus and AirAsia (AirAsia X) set up “historic” A220 order—potentially up to 150 jets

AirInsight

United’s Scott Kirby challenges the ULCC model—citing cost-per-efficiency evidence versus Frontier’s execution United CEO Scott Kirby argues the ULCC model is “broken,” but a forensic look at ASM per gallon suggests Frontier’s operating execution is generating an advantage competitors can’t replicate. The debate centers on how ULCC cost performance translates into usable unit economics.

2026-05-05T10:08:55.725097-07:00

United’s Scott Kirby challenges the ULCC model—citing cost-per-efficiency evidence versus Frontier’s execution

Boeing

Alaska Airlines fully adopts Boeing’s Virtual Airplane digital training platform Boeing says Alaska Airlines has signed a formal license for the Virtual Airplane (VA) training platform, moving to full adoption of the company’s virtual simulation toolset. The agreement was announced at the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) in Orlando, with Boeing citing accelerated pilot readiness and reduced simulator time.

2026-05-05T09:23:42.532028-07:00

Alaska Airlines fully adopts Boeing’s Virtual Airplane digital training platform

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Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues Ryanair, Jet2 (UK) and easyJet UK are calling for a relaxation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System, saying passengers are facing wait times of up to four hours at airport border controls as the new process beds in. The carriers argue the operational impact is severe enough to warrant immediate change.

2026-05-05T09:09:10.936633-07:00

Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues

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Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand Air Astana’s first-quarter results show losses widening as engine capacity constraints weigh on profits, even as evolving demand tied to the Middle East conflict creates growth opportunities. Incoming Air Astana Group CEO Ibrahim Canliel highlighted a plan to expand further, particularly in China, alongside cost and revenue pressures.

2026-05-05T08:16:11.778367-07:00

Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

Skift

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict Dubai has introduced new air passenger rights rules aimed at boosting traveler confidence following the Iran war. Operators have pointed to the changes as a step toward restoring certainty for customers navigating a more volatile security environment.

2026-05-05T07:48:06.651505-07:00

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict

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Frontier’s Q1 2026 profit squeeze and fleet reset: $272M GAAP loss tied to A320neo lease early-termination and TSA fee reserve Frontier reported a GAAP net loss of $272 million for Q1 2026, driven by two one-time items: a $139 million early-termination charge for leases on 24 A320neo aircraft and a $73 million TSA fee reserve linked to a court ruling on unused tickets. Management also framed the results around a major fleet-rightsizing push.

2026-05-05T07:46:26.627053-07:00

Frontier’s Q1 2026 profit squeeze and fleet reset: $272M GAAP loss tied to A320neo lease early-termination and TSA fee reserve

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Alaska Airlines fully adopts Boeing’s Virtual Airplane digital training platform

Airbus and AirAsia (AirAsia X) set up “historic” A220 order—potentially up to 150 jets

Azorra buys DAE’s Airbus A220-300 orderbook for eight PW1500G-powered jets

Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

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