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Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, David Shepardson

Air India 787 crash report delayed past one-year mark as US engine examination remains unfinished

Investigators are expected to miss the June 12/Friday one-year deadline for a final report on Air India’s fatal Boeing 787 crash shortly after takeoff, because analysis of the aircraft’s engines—conducted in the US—has not been completed. The carrier remains without official closure on the cause.

2026-06-10T18:18:58.577325-07:00

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

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United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

View from the Wing

Southwest reverses flight-attendant-only jumpseat rule, reopening cockpit access to mechanics and other non-rev employees after

2026-06-10T03:56:14.295235-07:00

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Air India 787 crash report delayed past one-year mark as US engine examination remains unfinished Investigators are expected to miss the June 12/Friday one-year deadline for a final report on Air India’s fatal Boeing 787 crash shortly after takeoff, because analysis of the aircraft’s engines—conducted in the US—has not been completed. The carrier remains without official closure on the cause.

2026-06-10T18:18:58.577325-07:00

Air India 787 crash report delayed past one-year mark as US engine examination remains unfinished

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block the middle seat in each three-seat row. The concept is being designed for United’s soon-to-debut “Coastliner” Airbus A321neo aircraft, aiming to cut the number of flight attendants needed per cabin.

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

Aviation Week

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has a new widebody RFP in the market and is weighing a long-haul widebody order from Airbus or Boeing as it reshapes its premium global flying strategy. Isom also told shareholders that work toward a potential American-United combination has been completed and dismissed as non-viable.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

APEX

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen charts how AI will reshape airline retailing Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen told delegates at APEX FTE EMEA 2026 that AI will transform airline retailing by enabling more personalized, “truly cared for” customer experiences. The keynote framed AI as a lever for differentiation in how airlines engage customers across the retail journey.

2026-06-10T09:56:58.825117-07:00

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: Virgin Atlantic’s Juha Jaervinen charts how AI will reshape airline retailing

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Delta diverts to Atlanta after passenger allegedly slaps flight attendant; U.S. federal charges filed A Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Atlanta after a passenger allegedly slapped a flight attendant on the buttocks during beverage service. Federal charges are pending in the incident, which led to an unscheduled diversion and law-enforcement involvement.

2026-06-10T06:58:02.622158-07:00

Delta diverts to Atlanta after passenger allegedly slaps flight attendant; U.S. federal charges filed

APEX

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: Journey Robotics outlines autonomous-baggage approach to boost airport operational resilience At APEX FTE EMEA 2026 in Dublin, Journey Robotics’ Dr. Joe Leader said the company is targeting operational resilience at airports with an autonomous baggage-handling robot designed to support day-to-day throughput and reduce disruption risk. The discussion centered on integrating autonomy into baggage operations.

2026-06-10T06:42:45.130216-07:00

APEX FTE EMEA 2026: Journey Robotics outlines autonomous-baggage approach to boost airport operational resilience

Flying Magazine

Fuel planning failures still risk FAA scrutiny—even when a “fuel-ishness” event isn’t a clear violation “Aviation Fuel-ishness Can’t Be Overlooked” argues that running dry with aviation fuel may not automatically meet an FAA violation threshold, but it remains a tragic pilot-planning failure. The piece frames such events as preventable operational breakdowns with real safety and regulatory exposure.

2026-06-10T05:12:49.826094-07:00

Fuel planning failures still risk FAA scrutiny—even when a “fuel-ishness” event isn’t a clear violation

View from the Wing

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Southwest reverses flight-attendant-only jumpseat rule, reopening cockpit access to mechanics and other non-rev employees after Southwest is undoing its flight-attendant-only jumpseat policy, restoring cockpit jumpseat access to mechanics and other non-rev employees. The change comes with mandatory annual training before arbitration, following disputes over which union controls access to a scarce staff benefit on fully booked flights.

2026-06-10T03:56:14.295235-07:00

Southwest reverses flight-attendant-only jumpseat rule, reopening cockpit access to mechanics and other non-rev employees after

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Air India 787 crash report delayed past one-year mark as US engine examination remains unfinished

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

Southwest reverses flight-attendant-only jumpseat rule, reopening cockpit access to mechanics and other non-rev employees after

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