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Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a more than $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines as Greg Abel—taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year—settled into the CEO role. The move follows a pattern of renewed Delta exposure and coincides with Berkshire more than tripling its Alphabet (Google parent) investment.

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

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Passengers sue Delta and Spirit over wing-tip collision during boarding at Cleveland

2026-05-14T08:26:18.865154-07:00

Aviation Week

Riyadh Air expands U.S. footprint: files for foreign air carrier permit/exemption, joins IATA, and books two more aircraft for l

2026-05-07T08:09:00.273045-07:00

AeroTime

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

TSA trial at Boston Logan tests off-site screening for Delta and JetBlue passengers—potential model for easing checkpoint conges The TSA is running a pilot at Boston Logan (BOS) using off-site screening for Delta and JetBlue passengers, with an eye toward expanding the approach if it improves throughput. The trial directly targets congestion pressures that have been stressing security lines at major hubs.

2026-05-18T04:55:28.775868-07:00

TSA trial at Boston Logan tests off-site screening for Delta and JetBlue passengers—potential model for easing checkpoint conges

Wall Street Journal

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a more than $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines as Greg Abel—taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year—settled into the CEO role. The move follows a pattern of renewed Delta exposure and coincides with Berkshire more than tripling its Alphabet (Google parent) investment.

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Passengers sue Delta and Spirit over wing-tip collision during boarding at Cleveland Passengers—including two young children—who were injured when a Delta Air Lines aircraft’s wing tip struck the wing of a Spirit Airlines jet as they were boarding have filed negligence lawsuits against both carriers. The claims allege liability tied to the boarding-phase aircraft-to-aircraft contact at Cleveland.

2026-05-14T08:26:18.865154-07:00

Passengers sue Delta and Spirit over wing-tip collision during boarding at Cleveland

AeroTime

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

Aviation Source

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Delta ground worker killed after tug collides with jet bridge at Orlando (MCO) A Delta Air Lines ground worker died Thursday night after an aircraft tug he was operating collided with a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Delta confirmed the fatality. Airport operations investigation and safety review are expected as crews assessed the ramp-area impact.

2026-05-10T17:58:57.205642-07:00

Delta ground worker killed after tug collides with jet bridge at Orlando (MCO)

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Delta employee dies after airport tug vehicle strikes jet bridge at Orlando (MCO) A Delta Air Lines ground employee died after a tug vehicle collided with a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport (MCO) late Thursday evening. The incident occurred while the employee was working on the ramp area, and the company confirmed the fatality in subsequent reporting.

2026-05-09T08:45:45.821770-07:00

Delta employee dies after airport tug vehicle strikes jet bridge at Orlando (MCO)

Aviation Week

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Riyadh Air expands U.S. footprint: files for foreign air carrier permit/exemption, joins IATA, and books two more aircraft for l Riyadh Air has filed with the US Department of Transportation for a foreign air carrier permit and an exemption authority to operate scheduled and charter passenger, cargo, and mail between Saudi Arabia and the United States. The airline also joined IATA and says it will take two additional aircraft later in 2025.

2026-05-07T08:09:00.273045-07:00

Riyadh Air expands U.S. footprint: files for foreign air carrier permit/exemption, joins IATA, and books two more aircraft for l

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Delta to end complimentary snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles from May 19, expanding full beverage service on longer r Starting May 19, Delta will stop providing in-flight meals, drinks and snacks on segments under 350 miles, while keeping First Class service unchanged. Delta says the change will affect about 450 daily domestic departures and will shift more full beverage offering to flights of 350 miles and above.

2026-05-06T11:28:13.864661-07:00

Delta to end complimentary snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles from May 19, expanding full beverage service on longer r

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Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure

Passengers sue Delta and Spirit over wing-tip collision during boarding at Cleveland

Riyadh Air expands U.S. footprint: files for foreign air carrier permit/exemption, joins IATA, and books two more aircraft for l

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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