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Spirit to recall furloughed pilots as attrition to rivals strains recovery plans

Spirit Airlines will recall furloughed pilots after an exodus to rival carriers depleted its cockpit ranks, reversing earlier cost cuts as it pushes to stabilise operations while seeking to exit Chapter 11. The move follows a prior recall of 500 flight attendants and ongoing restructuring actions.

2026-03-10T05:13:37.862463-07:00

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Indian carriers report $576M losses despite rising domestic demand

2026-03-10T06:18:38.874545-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways steps in to resolve American Airlines' catering shortages at Heathrow

2026-03-10T05:58:07.465607-07:00

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Swiftair on trial in Paris over 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash

2026-03-10T04:40:07.356115-07:00

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Indian carriers report $576M losses despite rising domestic demand Indian carriers reported combined losses of $576 million despite rising domestic demand in the world's third-largest domestic aviation market. Operators face revenue and cost pressures across the sector that are eroding financial performance even as passenger volumes expand and network growth ambitions.

2026-03-10T06:18:38.874545-07:00

Indian carriers report $576M losses despite rising domestic demand

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways steps in to resolve American Airlines' catering shortages at Heathrow British Airways is assisting American Airlines at London Heathrow to mitigate a catering shortage that forced service adjustments. BA is supplying meals and logistical support while AA works through supplier shortfalls, a temporary operational fix intended to maintain passenger service and minimise disruption at the airport.

2026-03-10T05:58:07.465607-07:00

British Airways steps in to resolve American Airlines' catering shortages at Heathrow

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Spirit to recall furloughed pilots as attrition to rivals strains recovery plans Spirit Airlines will recall furloughed pilots after an exodus to rival carriers depleted its cockpit ranks, reversing earlier cost cuts as it pushes to stabilise operations while seeking to exit Chapter 11. The move follows a prior recall of 500 flight attendants and ongoing restructuring actions.

2026-03-10T05:13:37.862463-07:00

Spirit to recall furloughed pilots as attrition to rivals strains recovery plans

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Swiftair on trial in Paris over 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash Swiftair has gone on trial in Paris over the 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash, bringing a long-running legal case back into the spotlight as French courts assess the circumstances of the accident and the operator's responsibility in one of the region's most significant aviation disasters.

2026-03-10T04:40:07.356115-07:00

Swiftair on trial in Paris over 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Southwest restricts jumpseat access to aircrew only, banning non‑crew employees Southwest has banned all employees except pilots and flight attendants from using aircraft jumpseats, stripping a long‑standing non‑rev travel perk and prompting unrest among staff. The move is the latest in a series of operational and policy changes reshaping employee and passenger benefits at the carrier.

2026-03-10T03:20:34.405720-07:00

Southwest restricts jumpseat access to aircrew only, banning non‑crew employees

ch-aviation

Karun Airlines Fokker 50s and a Pars Air aircraft destroyed in Iran Multiple Karun Airlines Fokker 50 turboprops and a Pars Air aircraft were destroyed in Iran, according to the report. The notice gives no details on numbers, location, timing, cause or casualties; Karun, Pars Air and Iranian authorities have not yet issued further public information.

2026-03-10T03:14:11.811147-07:00

Karun Airlines Fokker 50s and a Pars Air aircraft destroyed in Iran

ch-aviation

DRC's Air Congo eyes Boeing 737 MAX to expand regional network DRC carrier Air Congo is evaluating acquisition of Boeing 737 MAX narrowbodies to support planned expansion of its regional network, according to ch-aviation. The move would mark a shift toward modern single-aisle jets as the airline seeks to increase frequencies and replace older equipment.

2026-03-10T01:53:43.352939-07:00

DRC's Air Congo eyes Boeing 737 MAX to expand regional network

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BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton French investigators report an ATR 72-600's stick‑shaker activated on rotation after the crew apparently tried to abort the takeoff on a Loganair Jersey–Southampton flight on 19 February. The BEA, citing preliminary information from UK counterparts, says the monitoring pilot was involved in the event.

2026-03-10T01:38:21.810082-07:00

BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton

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Spirit to recall furloughed pilots as attrition to rivals strains recovery plans

Indian carriers report $576M losses despite rising domestic demand

British Airways steps in to resolve American Airlines' catering shortages at Heathrow

Swiftair on trial in Paris over 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash

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