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Regulatory/Legislative

Southwest Airlines at DEN
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DOT Drops Chronic Delay Litigation Against Southwest Airlines

May 19, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation has dropped a lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by the prior administration.
787 production line
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FAA Plans 787 Inspections For Non-Compliant Titanium

May 19, 2025
The FAA has proposed mandating Boeing-recommended inspections of about 100 787s for fuselage fittings that may be constructed from the wrong grade of titanium.
Boeing rendering of a 787 for Ghana's national airline
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Ghana Advances Plans For National Carrier

May 09, 2025
Ghana has taken a further step in its renewed search for a new national airline.

The Daily Memo

Vertical Aerospace aircraft
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Daily Memo: Vertical’s Hybrid Play Reflects Broader eVTOL Shift

May 19, 2025
Vertical is the latest major eVTOL startup to announce a hybrid variant for better range and endurance.

Airlines

air arabia a320
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Air Arabia Credits Resilience For Q1 Profit Hike

May 15, 2025
Air Arabia has reported a 34% increase in net profit for 2025 Q1, as the LCC balanced strong passenger demand with cost control amid ongoing industry headwinds.
Uganda Airlines A330-800
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Uganda Airlines Starts Europe Flights; Eyes A320neo Lease

May 19, 2025
Uganda Airlines kicked off the launch of services between Entebbe and London Gatwick May 18, the flag carrier’s first foray into Europe.
ryanair 737 8
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Ryanair Targets Incentive-Friendly Markets Amid Capacity Constraints

May 19, 2025
Ryanair is taking a more “judicious” approach to network expansion, focusing on frequency growth and improved aircraft utilization as it manages Boeing delays.
United Express Mesa Airlines Embraer 175
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Mesa Now All-Embraer, As Republic Merger Work Continues

May 19, 2025
Mesa Air Group is now operating an all-Embraer fleet, after removing its remaining Bombardier CRJ-900s from service.
Enugu Air
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Nigerian Newcomer To Operate E170s

May 07, 2025
Embraer has picked up another African customer for its E-Jets, with the delivery of two E170s to new operator Enugu Air of Nigeria.

Airframers

LMS-901 Baikal prototype during flight trials
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Russia’s Baikal Turboprop Program Hits Dead End

May 14, 2025
Development of the nine-seat LMS-901 Baikal commuter turboprop has reached a stalemate, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev has told the State Duma.

Safety

EASA building
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Incapacitated Lufthansa Pilot Alone In The Cockpit, Report Says

May 16, 2025
A Lufthansa pilot was alone in the cockpit when he suffered an incapacitation, causing the aircraft to fly on autopilot only for about 10 min.

Cargo

ITA Airways A320
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Lufthansa Cargo To Market Capacity On ITA Airways Routes

May 19, 2025
Lufthansa Cargo plans to start marketing cargo capacity on ITA Airways routes in June, using Rome Fiumicino as its southern European cargo hub.

Airports

Transavia aircraft at Paris-Orly Airport
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Airlines Forced To Cancel Flights At Paris Orly After ATC Breakdown

May 19, 2025
Airlines operating out of Paris Orly, the French capital’s second airport, canceled multiple flights after an air traffic control tower breakdown May 18.

Industry Data

Alaska and Hawaiian
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Carbon Analysis: Effect Of Alaska’s Premium Repositioning On Efficiency

May 19, 2025
Hawaiian Airlines' widebodies have contributed to a decline in the combined Alaska/Hawaiian fleet's efficiency.