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European airlines urge EU to delay 2030 eSAF mandate amid supply and cost concerns

European carriers have asked the EU to postpone a 2030 requirement to blend synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), arguing commercial eSAF volumes and affordability are insufficient. Airline CEOs met in Brussels pressing for delay as rising oil prices and the Middle East war worsen supply and cost pressures.

2026-03-19T02:20:25.627341-07:00

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Malta suspends Harmony Jets' AOC amid regulatory scrutiny; VistaJet shifts Legacy 650 between German and Maltese AOCs

2026-03-19T03:34:44.159362-07:00

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Airlines upbeat at JPMorgan Industrials Conference despite Iran war and rising oil prices

2026-03-19T04:00:47.366216-07:00

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British Airways becomes first UK airline to fly commercially with Starlink — 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) retrofitted

2026-03-19T01:58:36.007452-07:00

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Condor adds Embraer E190 ACMI and Helvetic wet‑lease to boost Frankfurt summer capacity Condor will bolster summer 2026 short‑haul capacity at its Frankfurt hub by adding Embraer E190s on ACMI leases and launching a wet‑lease partnership with Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways. The moves aim to shore up intra‑European frequencies and cover peak‑season demand at the leisure carrier's hub.

2026-03-19T04:20:21.173450-07:00

Condor adds Embraer E190 ACMI and Helvetic wet‑lease to boost Frankfurt summer capacity

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Airbus seeks damages from Pratt & Whitney over delayed A320neo engines Airbus is pursuing damages from U.S. engine maker Pratt & Whitney over late deliveries of geared‑turbofan engines for the A320neo family, blaming the shortfall for missed production targets. Scarce engine supply has grounded jets, strained airline schedules and forced Airbus to lower A320 production‑rate plans.

2026-03-19T04:10:01.578765-07:00

Airbus seeks damages from Pratt & Whitney over delayed A320neo engines

Cranky Flier

Airlines upbeat at JPMorgan Industrials Conference despite Iran war and rising oil prices At JPMorgan's Industrials Conference this week airline executives struck an upbeat tone as Q1 closed, repeatedly flagging strong demand and revenue momentum. That optimism held despite the ongoing war in Iran and a recent spike in oil prices that could pressure operating costs.

2026-03-19T04:00:47.366216-07:00

Airlines upbeat at JPMorgan Industrials Conference despite Iran war and rising oil prices

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Malta suspends Harmony Jets' AOC amid regulatory scrutiny; VistaJet shifts Legacy 650 between German and Maltese AOCs Malta's civil aviation authorities have suspended Harmony Jets' Air Operator Certificate amid regulatory scrutiny, while VistaJet has transferred a Bombardier Legacy 650 between German and Maltese AOCs. The moves highlight cross-border AOC activity and regulatory enforcement affecting charter operators and aircraft registrations.

2026-03-19T03:34:44.159362-07:00

Malta suspends Harmony Jets' AOC amid regulatory scrutiny; VistaJet shifts Legacy 650 between German and Maltese AOCs

Inflight Online

Vueling selects Viasat to roll out free BYOD in‑flight entertainment and moving‑map Vueling has launched a free bring‑your‑own‑device in‑flight entertainment and moving‑map service powered by Viasat. The IAG‑owned, Spain‑based low‑cost carrier says the BYOD platform delivers streaming entertainment, informational experiences and a real‑time moving map to passengers' personal devices across its network.

2026-03-19T02:59:13.835005-07:00

Vueling selects Viasat to roll out free BYOD in‑flight entertainment and moving‑map

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European airlines urge EU to delay 2030 eSAF mandate amid supply and cost concerns European carriers have asked the EU to postpone a 2030 requirement to blend synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), arguing commercial eSAF volumes and affordability are insufficient. Airline CEOs met in Brussels pressing for delay as rising oil prices and the Middle East war worsen supply and cost pressures.

2026-03-19T02:20:25.627341-07:00

European airlines urge EU to delay 2030 eSAF mandate amid supply and cost concerns

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British Airways becomes first UK airline to fly commercially with Starlink — 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) retrofitted British Airways has begun commercial service with SpaceX Starlink after retrofitting a Boeing 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) with the new antenna, offering free, ultra‑fast inflight Wi‑Fi. The carrier has released rollout details for the installation but has not published a wider fleet timetable or scope.

2026-03-19T01:58:36.007452-07:00

British Airways becomes first UK airline to fly commercially with Starlink — 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) retrofitted

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Jetstar A320 taxiway excursion at Christchurch followed inadvertent 'climb' thrust selection New Zealand investigators found a Jetstar Airbus A320 suffered a yellow‑circuit hydraulic failure while en route from Auckland on 31 May 2024; after vacating Christchurch runway the captain inadvertently advanced the thrust levers to 'climb' power, causing a taxiway excursion that damaged the aircraft.

2026-03-19T01:58:11.099335-07:00

Jetstar A320 taxiway excursion at Christchurch followed inadvertent 'climb' thrust selection

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European airlines urge EU to delay 2030 eSAF mandate amid supply and cost concerns

Malta suspends Harmony Jets' AOC amid regulatory scrutiny; VistaJet shifts Legacy 650 between German and Maltese AOCs

Airlines upbeat at JPMorgan Industrials Conference despite Iran war and rising oil prices

British Airways becomes first UK airline to fly commercially with Starlink — 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) retrofitted

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