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Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order

Mexicana de Aviación has taken delivery of the first of 10 Embraer E190-E2s, marking the initial aircraft in its E2 fleet expansion. The regional jet induction adds a lower-capacity option intended to better match route demand and capacity needs.

2026-05-03T13:15:22.459008-07:00

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EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off lease-backed 18-jet fleet renewal

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

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Air India board meets May 7 amid jet-fuel surge, West Asia airspace pressure; cost cuts and CEO succession on agenda

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

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British Airways recruits “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, paying up to $100,000 a year to taxi Boeing 777 and 787 aircraf

2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00

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Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order Mexicana de Aviación has taken delivery of the first of 10 Embraer E190-E2s, marking the initial aircraft in its E2 fleet expansion. The regional jet induction adds a lower-capacity option intended to better match route demand and capacity needs.

2026-05-03T13:15:22.459008-07:00

Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order

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ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director ZIPAIR has named a new President and Representative Director, an executive leadership change that can influence governance, strategy and day-to-day decision-making across the carrier. The move comes as the airline continues to roll out its in-flight technology and connectivity modernization program.

2026-05-03T08:19:25.965360-07:00

ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director

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British Airways recruits “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, paying up to $100,000 a year to taxi Boeing 777 and 787 aircraf British Airways is hiring pilots at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) for a “ground taxi pilot” role, with pay up to $100,000 annually for operating Boeing 777 and 787 taxi operations exclusively on the ground. The airline frames the job as a way to help relieve airport congestion through more targeted yard movement.

2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00

British Airways recruits “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, paying up to $100,000 a year to taxi Boeing 777 and 787 aircraf

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EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off lease-backed 18-jet fleet renewal EgyptAir has inducted its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 (737-8), the first of 18 narrowbodies leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks the start of the carrier’s broader fleet modernization plan as it moves to add MAX-family capacity.

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off lease-backed 18-jet fleet renewal

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Avelo CEO urges Trump-era government help as discount airlines face policy-driven competitive squeeze Avelo’s CEO says the Trump administration could be sympathetic to efforts to help discount airlines escape a competitive “quagmire” shaped by government policy. The comments place ULCC support and subsidy/relief debates at the center of how smaller low-fare players defend market access and liquidity.

2026-05-02T20:03:11.875280-07:00

Avelo CEO urges Trump-era government help as discount airlines face policy-driven competitive squeeze

Economic Times

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Air India board meets May 7 amid jet-fuel surge, West Asia airspace pressure; cost cuts and CEO succession on agenda Air India’s board is set to meet May 7 to review FY26 financials, accelerate cost-saving measures, and progress CEO succession planning as rising jet fuel and West Asia airspace restrictions pressure long-haul profitability. Reported steps include unbundling meals and lounge access, plus further international schedule trims through July.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

Air India board meets May 7 amid jet-fuel surge, West Asia airspace pressure; cost cuts and CEO succession on agenda

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China Eastern A350 suffers post-landing mechanical issue, partially collides with Shanghai Hongqiao jet bridge while taxiing China Eastern Airlines said a domestic flight from Chengdu to Shanghai experienced a mechanical malfunction after landing, leading to partial contact with a jet bridge as the aircraft taxied toward the gate. The airline apologized and said all passengers were safe and evacuated. Video showed the A350 repeatedly ramming the bridge.

2026-05-02T08:50:15.893215-07:00

China Eastern A350 suffers post-landing mechanical issue, partially collides with Shanghai Hongqiao jet bridge while taxiing

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Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose Spirit Airlines’ aircraft and airport slots are set to be marketed for sale, with demand expected to be strongest at slot-constrained locations including Fort Lauderdale and New York LaGuardia. The move highlights how Spirit’s distress is converting route privileges and capacity into investable assets.

2026-05-02T08:21:56.949907-07:00

Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose

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Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order

EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off lease-backed 18-jet fleet renewal

Air India board meets May 7 amid jet-fuel surge, West Asia airspace pressure; cost cuts and CEO succession on agenda

British Airways recruits “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, paying up to $100,000 a year to taxi Boeing 777 and 787 aircraf

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