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AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly

AirAsia X said it has lowered fares by 5% since June 15, driven by falling jet-fuel costs. The airline’s CEO, Bo Lingam, said AirAsia X will review pricing week by week and add back capacity as fuel economics improve.

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

Leeham News

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

2026-06-20T00:27:37.979131-07:00

Cathay Pacific

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

FlightGlobal

UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00

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AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly AirAsia X said it has lowered fares by 5% since June 15, driven by falling jet-fuel costs. The airline’s CEO, Bo Lingam, said AirAsia X will review pricing week by week and add back capacity as fuel economics improve.

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly

Leeham News

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge Five years after IATA member airlines committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the industry is still seeing only slow increases in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) output. IATA says SAF production—the key enabling input—has not yet matched the momentum implied by the net-zero pathway.

2026-06-20T00:27:37.979131-07:00

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

FlightGlobal

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UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029 The UK government has opened a 10-week public consultation on the policy framework for decisions about a proposed third runway at London Heathrow. The process is intended to feed into a final planning decision in 2029, alongside assessments of economic growth, climate targets, air quality and noise impacts.

2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00

UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

eVTOL Insights

Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh July 18-19 with 15% ticket discount for eVTOL Insights readers The Vertical Flight Society’s Federal City Chapter will host this year’s Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) at the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh on July 18-19, two days ahead of EAA AirVenture. eVTOL Insights readers are eligible for a 15% discount on tickets as the event returns to the Wisconsin show circuit.

2026-06-18T02:32:21.945146-07:00

Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh July 18-19 with 15% ticket discount for eVTOL Insights readers

Cathay Pacific

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity Cathay-owned air cargo operator Air Hong Kong has signed a long-term lease with ATSG for one converted Airbus A330 freighter (A330P2F), scheduled to integrate into its fleet in the fourth quarter. The move follows Cathay Cargo’s prior firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, reinforcing a near-term buildout of its freighter footprint.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

Via Satellite

Bezos Earth Fund joins FireSat wildfire-monitoring satellite coalition Jeff Bezos’ philanthropic Bezos Earth Fund is joining an investment coalition backing the FireSat constellation’s build-out, expanding the pool of supporters for space-based wildfire monitoring. The move underscores accelerating private and philanthropic capital flows into Earth-observation constellations focused on disaster response.

2026-06-17T13:02:11.797792-07:00

Bezos Earth Fund joins FireSat wildfire-monitoring satellite coalition

Aviation Week

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Bye Aerospace heads into eFlyer 2 first flight, spotlighting supplier ecosystem to advance FAA all-electric pilot-training certi Bye Aerospace says it is in the final preparation stages for the eFlyer 2 all-electric training aircraft’s upcoming first flight. Ahead of the milestone, the company highlighted global supplier and technology partners supporting the programme as it works toward FAA certification for the all-electric trainer.

2026-06-17T11:04:45.064619-07:00

Bye Aerospace heads into eFlyer 2 first flight, spotlighting supplier ecosystem to advance FAA all-electric pilot-training certi

FlightGlobal

UK launches £219m Low Carbon Fuels Fund to scale sustainable aviation fuel production amid supply-constrained SAF outlook The UK government has unveiled a £219m Low Carbon Fuels Fund (LCFF) to accelerate domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, with £93m available immediately for applications from mid-July. Airlines’ response highlights concerns that advanced SAF supply remains uncertain and must align with global availability.

2026-06-17T10:18:55.784902-07:00

UK launches £219m Low Carbon Fuels Fund to scale sustainable aviation fuel production amid supply-constrained SAF outlook

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AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

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