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• Mateusz Maszczynski
Two Delta Air Lines Boeing 737s reportedly came close in a mid-air near miss at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as air traffic control routed a departing aircraft into the flight path of another jet.
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Two Delta Air Lines Boeing 737s reportedly came close in a mid-air near miss at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as air traffic control routed a departing aircraft into the flight path of another jet.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly contacted Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian about pursuing a potential merger in 2025, according to coverage tied to the Chicago O’Hare executive dialogue. The discussion signals renewed consolidation interest between the two major carriers.
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Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have signed an interline agreement to give freight forwarders and logistics partners broader network access, enhanced routing options, and improved cargo connectivity through Saudi Arabia. In parallel, Saudia Cargo has launched a scheduled Riyadh–Melbourne freighter route to extend its international cargo network.
American Airlines says it is pursuing a long-term strategy to narrow its profitability gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The carrier is also preparing for a new widebody aircraft order and dismissed the possibility of a merger with United, signaling continued focus on network and fleet execution.
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Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota officials to celebrate the opening of a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility serving Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport. The project is designed to expand SAF access at Delta’s second-largest hub, adding a second MSP SAF facility for supply growth.
Delta and other carriers have announced new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives, but the cluster’s central message is that meeting airline SAF targets will require a major “step-change” in technology advancements. The road to net-zero ambitions remains steep despite growing commitments.
American Airlines has spent the past year arguing its earnings gap with Delta and United would start closing. Instead, the gap may be widening—suggesting the carrier’s turnaround plan and operating momentum have not translated into faster profit convergence. The development reshapes expectations for competitive positioning among U.S. network carriers.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly approached Delta Air Lines about a merger last year, including early due diligence and direct talks with Delta CEO Ed Bastian. The concept would have combined the two largest U.S. carriers, aiming for an airline with roughly 35% share of the domestic market, but was later ruled out amid major antitrust hurdles.
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