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South African Airways CEO John Lamola to step down end-April; SAA names Matshela Seshibe’s Air Chefs chief as acting leader

South African Airways’ board has accepted CEO John Lamola’s resignation, with Lamola stepping down at the end of April 2026 after five years in the role. The carrier has appointed an acting group chief, while it recruits a permanent successor to continue its post–business rescue turnaround.

2026-04-10T09:33:12.474808-07:00

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Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026)

2026-04-10T08:40:25.783373-07:00

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FAA probes Frontier Airbus A321neo near-collision with two LAX trucks during taxi

2026-04-10T05:39:25.677089-07:00

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Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

2026-04-10T07:14:37.166445-07:00

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Alaska Airlines expands MTTP for Hawaiian Airlines technicians; applications open through May 31, 2026 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are opening Military Technician Training Program (MTTP) applications for qualified candidates through May 31, 2026. The pathway targets technician hiring needs tied to Hawaiian’s Seattle maintenance base, extending the carrier’s military-to-civilian talent pipeline.

2026-04-10T10:49:23.124881-07:00

Alaska Airlines expands MTTP for Hawaiian Airlines technicians; applications open through May 31, 2026

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South African Airways CEO John Lamola to step down end-April; SAA names Matshela Seshibe’s Air Chefs chief as acting leader South African Airways’ board has accepted CEO John Lamola’s resignation, with Lamola stepping down at the end of April 2026 after five years in the role. The carrier has appointed an acting group chief, while it recruits a permanent successor to continue its post–business rescue turnaround.

2026-04-10T09:33:12.474808-07:00

South African Airways CEO John Lamola to step down end-April; SAA names Matshela Seshibe’s Air Chefs chief as acting leader

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Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026) Air France-KLM says Air France will move all Paris domestic and international departures to Charles de Gaulle (CDG), except some Corsica routes under a public service obligation, as Transavia is positioned as the Group’s reference operator. Separately, Air France’s 2026 summer schedule highlights increased long-haul capacity with a focus on the Americas.

2026-04-10T08:40:25.783373-07:00

Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026)

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Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Malta-based Maleth-Aero has lost its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), removing the regulatory basis for conducting commercial air operations. The development raises immediate questions about the carrier’s ability to continue flying and fulfill contractual obligations under its existing authorization.

2026-04-10T07:14:37.166445-07:00

Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

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Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season Norwegian has wet-leased Airbus A320 aircraft to support summer-season capacity, drawing on outsourced aircraft and crew to manage peak-demand scheduling. The move underscores how the carrier is using near-term capacity options while continuing to shape its broader fleet plan.

2026-04-10T06:23:16.264985-07:00

Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season

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FAA probes Frontier Airbus A321neo near-collision with two LAX trucks during taxi Frontier Airlines reported that its Airbus A321neo crew “slammed on the brakes” after two trucks cut across their path while taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport, triggering a near miss captured in ATC audio. The FAA has opened an investigation into the airside vehicle incursion.

2026-04-10T05:39:25.677089-07:00

FAA probes Frontier Airbus A321neo near-collision with two LAX trucks during taxi

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Air France plans to retire its A330-200 fleet in 1Q27 Air France says it will retire its Airbus A330-200s in the first quarter of 2027, marking the next step in its long-haul fleet transition. The move directly affects capacity planning and aircraft availability across the carrier’s widebody network leading into 2027.

2026-04-10T04:19:50.685376-07:00

Air France plans to retire its A330-200 fleet in 1Q27

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Kenya’s 748 Air Services suspends domestic passenger schedules from March 1 to prioritize humanitarian flights 748 Air Services, based at Nairobi Wilson (IHO), says it will suspend domestic passenger schedules from March 1, 2023, to focus on humanitarian operations. The company frames passenger service reductions as a shift toward its core humanitarian-flight business model.

2026-04-10T02:53:12.587029-07:00

Kenya’s 748 Air Services suspends domestic passenger schedules from March 1 to prioritize humanitarian flights

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South African Airways CEO John Lamola to step down end-April; SAA names Matshela Seshibe’s Air Chefs chief as acting leader

Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026)

FAA probes Frontier Airbus A321neo near-collision with two LAX trucks during taxi

Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

News Timeline