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Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

Vietjet unveiled a “next-generation” expansion plan for Vietjet Thailand, targeting a 50-strong fleet of Boeing 737-8 aircraft and marking a milestone of 50 million passengers across its Vietnam–Thailand network. The carrier also signed an agreement with Thailand’s EECO to develop an aircraft MRO technical centre at U-Tapao International Airport to support regional fleet growth.

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

AeroTime

Japan Airlines begins Yamagata Airport biodiesel trial using rice-bran byproduct fuel for baggage tugs

2026-05-28T22:20:29.624075-07:00

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US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry

2026-05-28T16:41:52.591242-07:00

Bloomberg

FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

2026-05-28T09:07:06.346882-07:00

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Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre Vietjet unveiled a “next-generation” expansion plan for Vietjet Thailand, targeting a 50-strong fleet of Boeing 737-8 aircraft and marking a milestone of 50 million passengers across its Vietnam–Thailand network. The carrier also signed an agreement with Thailand’s EECO to develop an aircraft MRO technical centre at U-Tapao International Airport to support regional fleet growth.

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

AeroTime

Japan Airlines begins Yamagata Airport biodiesel trial using rice-bran byproduct fuel for baggage tugs Japan Airlines has launched a demonstration project at Yamagata Airport (GAJ) using biodiesel produced from rice-bran oil byproducts. The fuel powers one of JAL’s baggage towing tractors used to move cargo and luggage containers within the airport, marking a targeted operational sustainability test at the ground-handling level.

2026-05-28T22:20:29.624075-07:00

Japan Airlines begins Yamagata Airport biodiesel trial using rice-bran byproduct fuel for baggage tugs

FlightGlobal

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry A new US government report says uncertainty, persistent certification hurdles, and unclear airport willingness to invest are delaying service entry for in-development electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. The findings underscore how regulatory, commercial and operational constraints are making timing difficult to forecast.

2026-05-28T16:41:52.591242-07:00

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry

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JetBlue to Launch First-Ever Fort Lauderdale–Caracas Nonstop Service (FLL–CCS) Before Year-End 2026 JetBlue plans to begin its first-ever nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood (FLL) and Caracas (CCS) before the end of 2026, contingent on government approvals. The carrier positions the new Venezuela link as part of its expanding Latin America network out of FLL.

2026-05-28T10:41:32.092659-07:00

JetBlue to Launch First-Ever Fort Lauderdale–Caracas Nonstop Service (FLL–CCS) Before Year-End 2026

Reuters

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Iran–US strikes close in on higher jet-fuel prices as Strait of Hormuz disruptions tighten supply and shift airline demand Carriers are assessing both near-term operational strain and long-term margin risk as the Iran conflict pushes jet-fuel pricing higher and disrupts global product flows, from Antwerp to the Seychelles and Baton Rouge to Melbourne. Morgan Stanley warned strategic oil releases could drop sharply from July, potentially tightening crude markets further.

2026-05-28T09:23:21.435507-07:00

Iran–US strikes close in on higher jet-fuel prices as Strait of Hormuz disruptions tighten supply and shift airline demand

Bloomberg

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FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says Spirit Airlines’ LaGuardia takeoff-and-landing slots—22 in total—should go to another low-cost carrier or be forfeited. Spirit is pursuing court approval for a July slot auction and related asset sales, as it also prepares to auction prime operating rights quickly.

2026-05-28T09:07:06.346882-07:00

FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

CNBC

DHS/CBP ‘sanctuary city’ dispute threatens to suspend international processing at U.S. airports Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned the Trump administration could halt international traveler and cargo processing at airports in ‘sanctuary cities’ if local law enforcement doesn’t assist federal immigration officials. Airlines and airport stakeholders warn the move could effectively stop inbound international arrivals, including at major hubs and SEA ahead of the World Cup.

2026-05-28T08:08:10.082229-07:00

DHS/CBP ‘sanctuary city’ dispute threatens to suspend international processing at U.S. airports

Cranky Flier

San Jose strengthens its role as an American Airlines hub alternative as the market expands in a steady line A new post highlights San Jose’s continued, linear growth as American’s former hubs have proven difficult to sustain—especially where they’ve been “dehubbed… twice.” The implication: San Jose is bucking that pattern and gaining momentum instead of losing it.

2026-05-28T04:02:43.324011-07:00

San Jose strengthens its role as an American Airlines hub alternative as the market expands in a steady line

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Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

Japan Airlines begins Yamagata Airport biodiesel trial using rice-bran byproduct fuel for baggage tugs

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry

FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

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