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Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

Qantas is increasing capacity on trans-Tasman routes while Air New Zealand reduces services, reshaping seat supply on the Australia–New Zealand market. The change highlights how carriers are rebalancing networks amid demand and cost pressures that have already driven Air New Zealand to flag weaker results and trim capacity.

2026-05-17T19:26:03.470617-07:00

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

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American Airlines extends Tel Aviv (TLV) and Doha (DOH) suspensions to January 2027, citing Middle East security conditions and

2026-05-17T13:24:25.653710-07:00

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Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday over Miami after missing two landings for windshear/visibility—“minimum fuel”

2026-05-17T10:30:22.546288-07:00

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Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands, advancing 2024 order for remote Pacifiс cargo-passeng Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, following the carrier’s 2024 order. The aircraft seats up to 19 passengers and features a convertible cargo configuration for routes between the Marshall Islands’ remote atolls and islands, supporting local air transport infrastructure.

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands, advancing 2024 order for remote Pacifiс cargo-passeng

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Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying Qantas is increasing capacity on trans-Tasman routes while Air New Zealand reduces services, reshaping seat supply on the Australia–New Zealand market. The change highlights how carriers are rebalancing networks amid demand and cost pressures that have already driven Air New Zealand to flag weaker results and trim capacity.

2026-05-17T19:26:03.470617-07:00

Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will sell and lease back three Airbus A330-900s to First Commercial Bank Leasing and Taishin Daan Leasing in a transaction valued at up to US$345 million total, or no more than US$115 million per aircraft.

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

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American Airlines extends Tel Aviv (TLV) and Doha (DOH) suspensions to January 2027, citing Middle East security conditions and American Airlines says it does not expect to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel or Doha, Qatar until January 2027. The carrier attributes the extended pause to the continuing security situation in the Middle East and ongoing uncertainty about whether a lasting peace agreement can be reached with Iran.

2026-05-17T13:24:25.653710-07:00

American Airlines extends Tel Aviv (TLV) and Doha (DOH) suspensions to January 2027, citing Middle East security conditions and

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Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday over Miami after missing two landings for windshear/visibility—“minimum fuel” After a prolonged Dubai–Miami sector, an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER declared a low-fuel “Mayday” following two failed landing attempts at Miami International Airport. The aircraft was diverted after a first missed approach for windshear/poor visibility, then the second go-around escalated to fuel-emergency distress.

2026-05-17T10:30:22.546288-07:00

Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday over Miami after missing two landings for windshear/visibility—“minimum fuel”

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British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa A brand-new British Airways flight attendant, on his second day of work, accidentally activated an emergency evacuation slide on a Boeing 777-200 ahead of a London Heathrow–Washington Dulles flight. The incident forced a six-hour delay to the transatlantic departure on Saturday afternoon.

2026-05-16T13:10:55.855219-07:00

British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa

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Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt A Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 preparing to depart for Frankfurt (flight OU412) veered left and exited the runway during an aborted take-off at Split Airport, Croatia. Reporting indicates the aircraft struck ground signage as it went onto grass, involving 132 passengers onboard.

2026-05-16T09:41:39.659656-07:00

Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt

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Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator Alaska Airlines CEO says the carrier plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes using Boeing 787s, signaling a deliberate move beyond its traditional regional footprint. The strategy is designed to reposition Alaska into a West Coast long-haul player, with Europe as a near-term proving ground.

2026-05-15T15:38:21.179217-07:00

Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator

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Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

American Airlines extends Tel Aviv (TLV) and Doha (DOH) suspensions to January 2027, citing Middle East security conditions and

Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday over Miami after missing two landings for windshear/visibility—“minimum fuel”

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