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EU transport ministers strike EU261 deal, airlines warn of complexity

Europe's transport ministers have secured a political agreement to revise EU261, granting passengers over 30 new rights—from cross-carrier rerouting to 14-day compensation deadlines—while leading airline associations A4E and ERA argue the package ignores operational realities and adds complexity.

2025-06-06T08:43:15.451161-07:00

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American Airlines Flies Incorrect 787 Variant on Eight-Hour Transatlantic Service

2025-06-06T05:31:46.256154-07:00

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Boeing Rebuilding Trust as Airline Bosses Cite Improved Jet Quality

2025-06-05T09:18:06.554557-07:00

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NTSB Finds Fractured Fan Blade, Misinstalled Parts in American 737-800 Engine Fire

2025-06-05T12:18:17.654787-07:00

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Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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United Airlines Disables Starlink Wi-Fi on Regional Jets Over Radio Interference United has turned off Starlink in-flight connectivity on multiple regional jets after crews reported radio interference issues. The airline is investigating root causes and working on mitigation measures before reinstating service across affected aircraft.

2025-06-06T16:43:16.756010-07:00

United Airlines Disables Starlink Wi-Fi on Regional Jets Over Radio Interference

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GOL Exits Chapter 11 With $900M Cash, Majority Abra Backing and Expansion Plans GOL Linhas Aéreas has formally emerged from its U.S. Chapter 11 process with roughly US$900 million in cash, reduced leverage and Abra Group as an 80% majority shareholder. CEO Celso Ferrer says the airline will accelerate its five-year plan, adding aircraft and opening new domestic and international routes.

2025-06-06T15:23:36.259935-07:00

GOL Exits Chapter 11 With $900M Cash, Majority Abra Backing and Expansion Plans

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Creditors, Lessors Object to Silver Airways Asset Sale Several creditor groups and lessors have filed formal objections to the proposed asset sale of Florida-based Silver Airways before the US Bankruptcy Court, challenging both bid procedures and valuation of leased turboprop and jet fleets, potentially delaying the carrier’s restructuring efforts.

2025-06-06T12:45:32.360949-07:00

Creditors, Lessors Object to Silver Airways Asset Sale

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American Airlines Pauses Reduced-Crew Plan for Ultra-Premium 787-9 American Airlines has shelved its plan to secure FAA approval for just seven cabin crew aboard its ultra-premium-configured Boeing 787-9, a proposal first leaked in December. The carrier says the pause is temporary as it works with regulators to evaluate safety and service implications.

2025-06-06T11:07:46.467032-07:00

American Airlines Pauses Reduced-Crew Plan for Ultra-Premium 787-9

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Breeze Airways Sees Window for 2026 IPO After First Profitable Quarter Breeze Airways reported its first profitable quarter in Q1, generating positive cash flow and bolstering liquidity. CEO David Neeleman said the carrier is “building cash” and sees a potential window for an initial public offering in 2026, contingent on market conditions and sustained profitability.

2025-06-06T09:26:33.344474-07:00

Breeze Airways Sees Window for 2026 IPO After First Profitable Quarter

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EU transport ministers strike EU261 deal, airlines warn of complexity Europe's transport ministers have secured a political agreement to revise EU261, granting passengers over 30 new rights—from cross-carrier rerouting to 14-day compensation deadlines—while leading airline associations A4E and ERA argue the package ignores operational realities and adds complexity.

2025-06-06T08:43:15.451161-07:00

EU transport ministers strike EU261 deal, airlines warn of complexity

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LOT Polish Airlines and EVA Air Launch Reciprocal Codeshare for Warsaw–Taipei Travel LOT Polish Airlines and Taiwan’s EVA Air will launch a reciprocal codeshare from June 9, 2025, offering one-ticket Warsaw–Taipei travel via Vienna or Tokyo Narita. LOT will place its code on EVA’s Taipei flights, while EVA will codeshare on LOT’s Warsaw–Vienna services.

2025-06-06T06:19:09.814697-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines and EVA Air Launch Reciprocal Codeshare for Warsaw–Taipei Travel

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American Airlines Flies Incorrect 787 Variant on Eight-Hour Transatlantic Service American Airlines dispatched a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 285 passengers on an overnight, eight-hour flight to Europe, only to discover minutes before landing that the aircraft variant was not approved for its destination. The late realization highlights lapses in dispatch and aircraft assignment checks.

2025-06-06T05:31:46.256154-07:00

American Airlines Flies Incorrect 787 Variant on Eight-Hour Transatlantic Service