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ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director

ZIPAIR has named a new President and Representative Director, an executive leadership change that can influence governance, strategy and day-to-day decision-making across the carrier. The move comes as the airline continues to roll out its in-flight technology and connectivity modernization program.

2026-05-03T08:19:25.965360-07:00

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EgyptAir inducts first Boeing 737 MAX 8 from SMBC Aviation Capital under 18-aircraft lease for fleet modernization

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

Economic Times

Air India to trim long-haul through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and airspace limits drive losses; board to meet May 7 on cost cu

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

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British Airways hires “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, offering up to $100,000 for Boeing 777/787 taxi-only operations

2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00

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ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director ZIPAIR has named a new President and Representative Director, an executive leadership change that can influence governance, strategy and day-to-day decision-making across the carrier. The move comes as the airline continues to roll out its in-flight technology and connectivity modernization program.

2026-05-03T08:19:25.965360-07:00

ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways hires “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, offering up to $100,000 for Boeing 777/787 taxi-only operations British Airways is recruiting a “ground taxi pilot” role at Chicago O’Hare (ORD), paying up to $100,000 a year for pilots to operate Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft exclusively on the ground. The airline says the program is intended to reduce airport congestion by conducting limited, scheduled taxi moves from the ramp.

2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00

British Airways hires “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, offering up to $100,000 for Boeing 777/787 taxi-only operations

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EgyptAir inducts first Boeing 737 MAX 8 from SMBC Aviation Capital under 18-aircraft lease for fleet modernization EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX 8, the opening aircraft in a batch of 18 narrowbodies leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The handover kicks off the carrier’s broader fleet renewal program as it expands MAX 8 capacity.

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

EgyptAir inducts first Boeing 737 MAX 8 from SMBC Aviation Capital under 18-aircraft lease for fleet modernization

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Avelo CEO urges Trump-era government help as discount airlines face policy-driven competitive squeeze Avelo’s CEO says the Trump administration could be sympathetic to efforts to help discount airlines escape a competitive “quagmire” shaped by government policy. The comments place ULCC support and subsidy/relief debates at the center of how smaller low-fare players defend market access and liquidity.

2026-05-02T20:03:11.875280-07:00

Avelo CEO urges Trump-era government help as discount airlines face policy-driven competitive squeeze

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Air India to trim long-haul through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and airspace limits drive losses; board to meet May 7 on cost cu Air India’s board is set to meet May 7 to review FY26 financials, consider cost-saving measures—including unbundling meals and lounge access—and progress a CEO selection process. Separately, the airline is reducing long-haul capacity through July 2026, citing soaring jet fuel prices and airspace constraints; domestic reductions are expected but less severe.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

Air India to trim long-haul through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and airspace limits drive losses; board to meet May 7 on cost cu

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China Eastern A350-900 suffers mechanical malfunction after landing; aircraft partially contacts Shanghai Hongqiao jet bridge wh China Eastern Airlines said a Chengdu–Shanghai flight experienced a mechanical malfunction after landing at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. While taxiing toward the gate, the Airbus A350-900 had partial contact with the jet bridge; the airline apologized and confirmed passengers were safe and evacuated.

2026-05-02T08:50:15.893215-07:00

China Eastern A350-900 suffers mechanical malfunction after landing; aircraft partially contacts Shanghai Hongqiao jet bridge wh

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Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose Spirit Airlines’ aircraft and airport slots are set to be marketed for sale, with demand expected to be strongest at slot-constrained locations including Fort Lauderdale and New York LaGuardia. The move highlights how Spirit’s distress is converting route privileges and capacity into investable assets.

2026-05-02T08:21:56.949907-07:00

Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose

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DOT under Trump pushback on $2.5B Spirit bailout; Iran war blamed out, fares capped for rebooking U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the government does not need to provide a near-term bailout to low-cost carriers despite Spirit’s $2.5 billion relief request, calling the case a creditor issue and rejecting Iran-war fuel-price blame for Spirit’s shutdown. DOT also ordered most airlines to cap rebooking fares for canceled Spirit travelers.

2026-05-02T07:33:57.192885-07:00

DOT under Trump pushback on $2.5B Spirit bailout; Iran war blamed out, fares capped for rebooking

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ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director

EgyptAir inducts first Boeing 737 MAX 8 from SMBC Aviation Capital under 18-aircraft lease for fleet modernization

Air India to trim long-haul through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and airspace limits drive losses; board to meet May 7 on cost cu

British Airways hires “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, offering up to $100,000 for Boeing 777/787 taxi-only operations

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