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Vietnam orders airlines to recheck Boeing and Pratt & Whitney deal progress amid US trade probes

Vietnam has directed its major carriers to review the status of multibillion-dollar Boeing and Pratt & Whitney agreements and to assess potential new import deals with US companies. The move is aimed at strengthening Hanoi’s negotiating position as Washington investigates trade concerns.

2026-06-08T21:18:57.437179-07:00

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Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline single-ticket travel via LAX, SEA and SFO

2026-06-08T14:32:42.380721-07:00

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AirAsia X pushes back Bahrain and London launches; cancels Airbus A330-900 orders in shift to an all-narrowbody fleet

2026-06-08T19:12:26.132235-07:00

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Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

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SpiceJet cash crunch leaves pilots unpaid since March as airline seeks state-backed emergency loan Reuters reports that many SpiceJet pilots and employees have been waiting for salaries since March, based on internal messages reviewed by the news agency. The airline says the funding crunch is delaying pay while it pursues an emergency, state-backed loan to restore liquidity.

2026-06-08T23:13:48.873973-07:00

SpiceJet cash crunch leaves pilots unpaid since March as airline seeks state-backed emergency loan

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Vietnam orders airlines to recheck Boeing and Pratt & Whitney deal progress amid US trade probes Vietnam has directed its major carriers to review the status of multibillion-dollar Boeing and Pratt & Whitney agreements and to assess potential new import deals with US companies. The move is aimed at strengthening Hanoi’s negotiating position as Washington investigates trade concerns.

2026-06-08T21:18:57.437179-07:00

Vietnam orders airlines to recheck Boeing and Pratt & Whitney deal progress amid US trade probes

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AirAsia X pushes back Bahrain and London launches; cancels Airbus A330-900 orders in shift to an all-narrowbody fleet AirAsia X has delayed its planned Bahrain and London launches to mid-3Q26 while formally cancelling its Airbus A330-900 order book. The AirAsia Group signaled a strategic pivot toward operating as an all-narrowbody airline, reshaping near- to mid-term long-haul capacity and Airbus widebody demand.

2026-06-08T19:12:26.132235-07:00

AirAsia X pushes back Bahrain and London launches; cancels Airbus A330-900 orders in shift to an all-narrowbody fleet

Bloomberg

Philippine Airlines weighs up to 20 widebody jets to replace aging A330s and 777s Philippine Airlines is considering an order for as many as 20 widebody aircraft, targeting replacements for older Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 jets, according to people familiar with the matter. The carrier’s decision would shape its next widebody capacity mix as it refreshes its long-haul fleet.

2026-06-08T17:13:06.246519-07:00

Philippine Airlines weighs up to 20 widebody jets to replace aging A330s and 777s

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WestJet blasts Canada’s jet-fuel bailout plan: subsidized loans and tax breaks as Strait of Hormuz disruption drives higher fuel Canada is creating a new support stream for airlines hit by soaring jet-fuel prices, pairing fuel tax suspensions with subsidized loans—while WestJet publicly condemns the proposal. The carrier argues taxpayers will absorb the cost of an artificial market distortion after Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

2026-06-08T14:42:49.761150-07:00

WestJet blasts Canada’s jet-fuel bailout plan: subsidized loans and tax breaks as Strait of Hormuz disruption drives higher fuel

FlightGlobal

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Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ Alaska Airlines is considering a step-change in its relationship with American Airlines, viewing a joint venture as a logical next phase for expanding international presence. The carrier also signals an intent to “deepen” partnership cooperation, with Latin America framed as a key growth direction.

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

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Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline single-ticket travel via LAX, SEA and SFO Southwest Airlines has signed an interline agreement with Singapore Airlines to let customers book single-ticket journeys connecting SIA flights with Southwest’s U.S. network. The rollout enables bookable connections through three West Coast gateways: Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA) and San Francisco (SFO).

2026-06-08T14:32:42.380721-07:00

Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline single-ticket travel via LAX, SEA and SFO

Associated Press

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BTS: US airlines’ April 2026 jet-fuel bill jumps to $6.5B as Strait of Hormuz closure drives 26% monthly and 78% YoY cost increa U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics data shows U.S. carriers spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April 2026. Fuel costs rose 26.2% from March and are up 78% year over year, driven by Middle East tensions and the Strait of Hormuz remaining shut, even as consumption fell.

2026-06-08T12:58:43.268868-07:00

BTS: US airlines’ April 2026 jet-fuel bill jumps to $6.5B as Strait of Hormuz closure drives 26% monthly and 78% YoY cost increa

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Vietnam orders airlines to recheck Boeing and Pratt & Whitney deal progress amid US trade probes

Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline single-ticket travel via LAX, SEA and SFO

AirAsia X pushes back Bahrain and London launches; cancels Airbus A330-900 orders in shift to an all-narrowbody fleet

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

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