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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Sully Sullenberger discloses early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the US Airways captain who landed Flight 1549 on New York’s Hudson River in 2009, says he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The 75-year-old plans to use his public voice to encourage other families coping with the condition.

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2026-07-14T10:14:58.916431-07:00

Bloomberg

Delta Q2 2026 earnings confirm pricing power as CEO says higher fares can hold despite fuel normalization

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2026-07-10T03:45:07.054991-07:00

AirInsight

Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim

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2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

New York Times

Wally Funk, last ‘Mercury 13’ and oldest woman to fly to space, dies at 87

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2026-07-09T09:59:25.062127-07:00

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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Sully Sullenberger discloses early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the US Airways captain who landed Flight 1549 on New York’s Hudson River in 2009, says he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The 75-year-old plans to use his public voice to encourage other families coping with the condition.

2026-07-14T10:14:58.916431-07:00

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Sully Sullenberger discloses early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Bloomberg

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Delta Q2 2026 earnings confirm pricing power as CEO says higher fares can hold despite fuel normalization Delta Air Lines reported $1.6 billion second-quarter net profit (or $2.44 per diluted share) on 19% higher revenue to $19.8 billion, with $7.7 billion in liquidity as of June 20, 2026. CEO Ed Bastian said fare increases are likely to persist even as fuel costs moderate, reaffirming full-year guidance and projecting a stronger-than-expected third quarter.

2026-07-10T03:45:07.054991-07:00

Delta Q2 2026 earnings confirm pricing power as CEO says higher fares can hold despite fuel normalization

AeroTime

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AAPA’s new chief on fuel crisis, SAF and the path forward

2026-07-09T20:15:37.870886-07:00

AAPA’s new chief on fuel crisi

New York Times

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Wally Funk, last ‘Mercury 13’ and oldest woman to fly to space, dies at 87 Wally Funk, the trailblazing aviator and final living member of NASA’s original “Mercury 13” astronaut trainee class, died at 87 in Texas. She flew into space at 82 after decades of waiting, later recognized as the oldest woman in space, following a Blue Origin invitation.

2026-07-09T09:59:25.062127-07:00

Wally Funk, last ‘Mercury 13’ and oldest woman to fly to space, dies at 87

Reuters

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SpaceX and AI startup wealth boosts private-jet purchase activity, increasing legal and deal-documentation workload Aviation attorney Amanda Applegate reports that a surge of wealth tied to AI startups and SpaceX is driving more tech investors to shop for private jets, translating into heavier paperwork for aircraft-purchase agreements. The uptick underscores how technology-sector funding cycles are spilling into business aviation demand and transaction volumes.

2026-07-09T03:45:07.103158-07:00

SpaceX and AI startup wealth boosts private-jet purchase activity, increasing legal and deal-documentation workload

AirInsight

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Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft between 2026 and 2045, driven by fleet renewal and continued traffic growth. The manufacturer also trimmed its passenger aircraft outlook by 1% versus last year, citing the impact of the Iran war and trade tensions on airline activity rebound post-COVID. Airbus says replacement demand is rising as fleet age distribution continues to shift.

2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim

Leeham News

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Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro Airbus has not made a final decision on developing a stretched A220-500, but market analysis cited in multiple reports argues there is sufficient airline demand to support the program. Airbus is reportedly discussing configurations for the 165–180-seat variant and aims for an EIS target before 2032, with a formal launch window discussed for the coming autumn.

2026-07-08T00:30:00.148905-07:00

Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro

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IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth IATA’s May 2026 data shows global air cargo demand rising 6.0% year over year, with volumes increasing faster than capacity despite continued Middle East-related disruption. Separately, IATA links a +7% June gain to exceptional semiconductor and AI-linked hardware flows, even as spot rates continue to ease.

2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth

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