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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told Bloomberg the carrier will not prioritize consolidation in the US market, instead focusing on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance reinforces Delta’s preference for international growth over US M&A as the domestic deal environment remains uncertain.

2026-05-21T14:54:15.177522-07:00

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SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis

2026-05-21T08:54:22.976338-07:00

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Eurowings adds two aircraft to grow Berlin Brandenburg base to 11 as Ryanair exits

2026-05-21T07:39:10.104469-07:00

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EU air connectivity stagnates in 2025 as regulators, high costs and Middle East risk squeeze capacity; BA cuts summer 2026 frequ

2026-05-21T09:04:44.924711-07:00

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told Bloomberg the carrier will not prioritize consolidation in the US market, instead focusing on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance reinforces Delta’s preference for international growth over US M&A as the domestic deal environment remains uncertain.

2026-05-21T14:54:15.177522-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

Reuters

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson warns successor will face airspace ban, Iran-war fallout and a strong US dollar Speaking at the Wings Club, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the past 12 months have been “by no means an easy or smooth ride,” and cautioned that his successor will have “hands full” amid a ban on using Pakistan’s airspace, fallout from the Iran war, and the effects of a strong US dollar.

2026-05-21T14:14:59.225431-07:00

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson warns successor will face airspace ban, Iran-war fallout and a strong US dollar

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Azul Conecta weighs Cessna 408 SkyCourier launch for its operations Azul Conecta is considering starting Cessna 408 SkyCourier operations, signaling a potential step into a new aircraft segment for the regional unit. The decision would affect how the carrier approaches aircraft utilization, route planning, and platform strategy if it proceeds.

2026-05-21T13:25:05.919031-07:00

Azul Conecta weighs Cessna 408 SkyCourier launch for its operations

Skift

EU air connectivity stagnates in 2025 as regulators, high costs and Middle East risk squeeze capacity; BA cuts summer 2026 frequ European air connectivity “essentially flatlined” in 2025, with IATA citing just 1% net growth in routes linking Europe internally and to global markets amid high costs and onerous regulation. In parallel, Europe’s safety regulator is grounding its own airlines, while British Airways is cutting capacity to seven Middle East destinations for summer 2026.

2026-05-21T09:04:44.924711-07:00

EU air connectivity stagnates in 2025 as regulators, high costs and Middle East risk squeeze capacity; BA cuts summer 2026 frequ

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SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis A radar manufacturer disputed the inquiry’s hypothesis that cockpit weather radar output on Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 777 was “underpainted” under certain conditions during the 2024 serious upset over Myanmar. The challenge directly counters investigators’ technical explanation underpinning the SQ321 case.

2026-05-21T08:54:22.976338-07:00

SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis

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British Airways seeks up to £10m (about $13.4m) from Heathrow after repeated baggage handling failures British Airways has asked Heathrow Airport Holdings for £10 million in redress (around $13.4 million) tied to repeated baggage handling system problems. The dispute follows a recent failure that left roughly 20,000 bags missing on flights, intensifying scrutiny of Heathrow’s operational resilience.

2026-05-21T08:23:37.775831-07:00

British Airways seeks up to £10m (about $13.4m) from Heathrow after repeated baggage handling failures

Bloomberg

Iran-war jet-fuel surge spotlights airline hedging gaps—from India’s plea to state refiners to Jet2’s no-surcharge assurance Since the start of the Iran war, jet fuel has climbed and become more volatile, exposing how unevenly airlines are insulated via hedging. Airlines are pressing governments and state refiners to defer domestic price hikes, while UK carriers are communicating operational and customer-impact plans amid fuel-pressure risk.

2026-05-21T08:12:33.835285-07:00

Iran-war jet-fuel surge spotlights airline hedging gaps—from India’s plea to state refiners to Jet2’s no-surcharge assurance

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Eurowings adds two aircraft to grow Berlin Brandenburg base to 11 as Ryanair exits Eurowings will expand its Berlin Brandenburg (BER) operation with two additional aircraft, taking its base to 11, citing “latest market developments at the airport.” The move follows Ryanair’s planned BER base closure from 24 October 2026, with winter 2026-27 capacity effectively halved.

2026-05-21T07:39:10.104469-07:00

Eurowings adds two aircraft to grow Berlin Brandenburg base to 11 as Ryanair exits

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis

Eurowings adds two aircraft to grow Berlin Brandenburg base to 11 as Ryanair exits

EU air connectivity stagnates in 2025 as regulators, high costs and Middle East risk squeeze capacity; BA cuts summer 2026 frequ

News Timeline