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Wisk unveils Boeing-backed Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL; White House taps Wisk and Texas to lead safe rollout

Wisk, backed by Boeing, rolled out its Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL and is targeting a first transition flight later this year. The White House also selected Wisk and Texas to lead federal efforts to safely introduce autonomous air taxi operations.

2026-03-17T09:25:57.713305-07:00

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Delta lifts Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge despite $400m jet‑fuel hit

2026-03-17T04:20:04.414305-07:00

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Congress urged to scale U.S. space supply chain as demand surges

2026-03-17T07:15:03.195383-07:00

Cranky Flier

Biden-era rules expand public access to U.S. airline data as Cirium publishes first dataset

2026-03-17T04:00:14.885217-07:00

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Wisk unveils Boeing-backed Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL; White House taps Wisk and Texas to lead safe rollout Wisk, backed by Boeing, rolled out its Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL and is targeting a first transition flight later this year. The White House also selected Wisk and Texas to lead federal efforts to safely introduce autonomous air taxi operations.

2026-03-17T09:25:57.713305-07:00

Wisk unveils Boeing-backed Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL; White House taps Wisk and Texas to lead safe rollout

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Congress urged to scale U.S. space supply chain as demand surges Two leading industry groups told Congress that surging commercial and government demand for satellites, launch and in‑orbit services is outpacing U.S. supply‑chain capacity, and urged lawmakers to act to accelerate manufacturing scale‑up, shorten component lead times and shore up critical suppliers.

2026-03-17T07:15:03.195383-07:00

Congress urged to scale U.S. space supply chain as demand surges

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Delta lifts Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge despite $400m jet‑fuel hit Delta raised its Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn, reflecting high‑single‑digit year‑on‑year growth after a spike in March bookings across core and premium segments. Management kept EPS guidance unchanged despite a roughly $400m jet‑fuel hit and adverse weather, citing sustained premium leisure and corporate demand.

2026-03-17T04:20:04.414305-07:00

Delta lifts Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge despite $400m jet‑fuel hit

Cranky Flier

Biden-era rules expand public access to U.S. airline data as Cirium publishes first dataset New Biden-era Department of Transportation filing rules have expanded public access to U.S. airline operational data. Cirium has published the first round of the dataset — and the filings are also available directly — providing a government-backed source for market and operational analysis.

2026-03-17T04:00:14.885217-07:00

Biden-era rules expand public access to U.S. airline data as Cirium publishes first dataset

Reuters

European carriers push back on proposed synthetic SAF rules, citing cost and supply shortfalls Major European carriers are pushing back against proposed rules for synthetic sustainable aviation fuel, telling Reuters they fear the measures will impose substantial extra costs and run into severe availability constraints. The industry’s resistance highlights a widening gap between decarbonisation policy ambitions and commercial feasibility.

2026-03-16T23:24:52.720108-07:00

European carriers push back on proposed synthetic SAF rules, citing cost and supply shortfalls

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Kish Air owner challenges government privatization plan The owner of Iran's Kish Air has lodged a protest against a government plan to privatize the carrier, creating uncertainty over the airline's future ownership, governance and commercial strategy. The dispute underscores friction between private stakeholders and Tehran's divestment plans for aviation assets.

2026-03-16T22:40:05.487522-07:00

Kish Air owner challenges government privatization plan

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AAPA urges governments to back carriers as Middle East war strains Asia‑Pacific aviation The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has urged governments to "consider measures" to support carriers as fallout from the Middle East war continues to rattle the sector. AAPA said targeted public interventions may be needed to stabilise regional connectivity and blunt commercial and operational strain on airlines.

2026-03-16T19:29:23.434573-07:00

AAPA urges governments to back carriers as Middle East war strains Asia‑Pacific aviation

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UK Announces Changes to Aviation Service Fees The UK has announced changes to aviation service fees that affect charges levied on airlines, airports and other aviation service providers. The revisions are expected to reshape operating costs and commercial terms across the sector, prompting operators to reassess pricing, route and cost‑management plans.

2026-03-16T13:34:24.778806-07:00

UK Announces Changes to Aviation Service Fees

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Wisk unveils Boeing-backed Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL; White House taps Wisk and Texas to lead safe rollout

Delta lifts Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge despite $400m jet‑fuel hit

Congress urged to scale U.S. space supply chain as demand surges

Biden-era rules expand public access to U.S. airline data as Cirium publishes first dataset

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