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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

FlightGlobal

Iran war hits Middle East airports: 27M fewer passengers and up to $1B revenue loss; cargo down 620,000 tonnes

2026-05-14T02:22:30.019935-07:00

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AIX 2026 (25th edition) spotlights aircraft interiors as the core battleground for cabin differentiation

2026-05-14T02:23:58.617320-07:00

Bloomberg

Air New Zealand flags FY2026 losses exceeding $300m+ as volatile jet-fuel prices hit demand and raises risk of further capacity

2026-05-13T15:43:57.515939-07:00

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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

Inflight Online

AIX 2026 (25th edition) spotlights aircraft interiors as the core battleground for cabin differentiation Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) is gearing up for its 25th edition, with organisers reaffirming cabin interiors as a primary lever for differentiation in a fast-changing aviation market. The event’s latest framing underscores continued investment in passenger-experience concepts and product refresh cycles driven by airline demand.

2026-05-14T02:23:58.617320-07:00

AIX 2026 (25th edition) spotlights aircraft interiors as the core battleground for cabin differentiation

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Iran war hits Middle East airports: 27M fewer passengers and up to $1B revenue loss; cargo down 620,000 tonnes An ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East assessment says nine major Middle East airports lost 27 million passengers and up to $1 billion in revenues in the two months after the Iran conflict began, from end-February to end-April. Cargo volumes fell by as much as 620,000 tonnes and, in Mar/Apr-2026, the nine airports operated about 53% of pre-conflict schedules.

2026-05-14T02:22:30.019935-07:00

Iran war hits Middle East airports: 27M fewer passengers and up to $1B revenue loss; cargo down 620,000 tonnes

Bloomberg

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Air New Zealand flags FY2026 losses exceeding $300m+ as volatile jet-fuel prices hit demand and raises risk of further capacity Air New Zealand says its losses are set to steepen in FY2026, projecting more than $300 million in total losses as elevated and volatile global jet-fuel prices weigh on costs. The carrier is trimming 5% of flights and reviewing which international routes to reduce, citing softening demand and “material uncertainty.”

2026-05-13T15:43:57.515939-07:00

Air New Zealand flags FY2026 losses exceeding $300m+ as volatile jet-fuel prices hit demand and raises risk of further capacity

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Strait of Hormuz closure triggers record US Jet fuel exports—and raises risk of global JetA shortage as stocks deplete With the Strait of Hormuz closed, US oil refiners are sending more Jet fuel overseas than ever, aiming to plug emerging supply gaps. The closure is also expected to drive a likely global JetA shortage, as restoring normal supply levels quickly is now infeasible—amplifying price pressure worldwide.

2026-05-13T10:34:23.641397-07:00

Strait of Hormuz closure triggers record US Jet fuel exports—and raises risk of global JetA shortage as stocks deplete

AeroTime

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Airbus for a new order that would add 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000 widebodies, supporting both regional growth and longer-haul reach as the carrier pushes ahead with its new airport project.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion

Inflight Online

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EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000 EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D in-flight map platform for installation across its long-haul fleet, starting with Boeing 787 and 777-300ER aircraft and extending to the airline’s upcoming Airbus A350-1000s. The carrier said the deployment brings Panasonic’s latest in-cabin mapping experience to passengers.

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs Air India is trimming international capacity starting June 2026, temporarily cutting services across multiple routes through August and suspending/reducing dozens more through the same period. Reports cite airspace restrictions tied to Middle East conflict, record fuel prices, and loss pressure during network turnaround efforts, including long-haul cuts.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

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

Iran war hits Middle East airports: 27M fewer passengers and up to $1B revenue loss; cargo down 620,000 tonnes

AIX 2026 (25th edition) spotlights aircraft interiors as the core battleground for cabin differentiation

Air New Zealand flags FY2026 losses exceeding $300m+ as volatile jet-fuel prices hit demand and raises risk of further capacity

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