Pilot challenges renaming of Palm Beach airport after Trump
A Florida-based pilot has filed a lawsuit to block the planned renaming of Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump, arguing the move is unlawful and could pose safety risks. George W. Poncy Jr., an FAA-licensed pilot, is seeking to overturn a new state law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that would rename the airport
Finnair avoids €300,000 fine over compensation dispute
Finnair has been cleared by Finland’s Market Court in a dispute over passenger compensation practices, avoiding a proposed €300,000 fine. The case, brought by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority and the Consumer Ombudsman, challenged Finnair’s policy of rejecting compensation claims submitted more than two months after a flight disruption. The court ruled that the
FAA caps flights at Chicago O’Hare to tackle delays
The U.S. government has moved to curb chronic delays at Chicago O’Hare International Airport by imposing a temporary cap on flight operations for the summer 2026 season. The measure, announced by the Federal Aviation Administration and backed by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, will limit daily flights to 2,708 between May 17 and October 24,
Lufthansa pilots pause strikes after week of major disruption
Lufthansa pilots have temporarily halted strike action after five days of widespread disruption, though no resolution has yet been reached in the ongoing labour dispute. The Vereinigung Cockpit said no further strikes are planned in the immediate term, as both sides prepare for possible mediation talks. Previous attempts at mediation failed due to disagreements over
KM Malta Airlines flight returns after crew assignment error
A KM Malta Airlines flight to Paris was forced to return shortly after departure when it was discovered that a trainee pilot was operating without a qualified instructor captain onboard. Flight KM478 turned back around 30 minutes into the journey after the captain identified that the crew composition did not meet internal training requirements. The
Gulfstream completes G700 delivery order to Qatar Executive
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered its 10th G700 business jet to Qatar Executive, completing an order first announced in 2019. The delivery marks a milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies, bringing the total number of Gulfstream aircraft delivered to Qatar Executive to 25 since 2015. The Gulfstream G700 is positioned at the top
American Airlines rules out merger with United, cites competition concerns
American Airlines has firmly rejected any possibility of a merger with United Airlines, stating it is neither engaged in nor interested in such discussions. In a statement released April 17, the carrier said a combination between the two airlines would be harmful to competition and consumers, and would not align with U.S. antitrust principles. The
A tequila brand to expand into the UK airline market, will it work with high fuel prices?
Billion‑dollar brand strategists Rob Fitzpatrick and Marco Robinson have announced the launch of Naked Diablo Airlines, a new lifestyle‑driven carrier set to begin operations in January 2027. Posit…
JetBlue launches Boston–Barcelona route, expanding transatlantic network
JetBlue has launched a new seasonal daily service between Boston and Barcelona, marking a further expansion of its transatlantic network and strengthening its position in the European market. The route connects Boston Logan International Airport with Barcelona-El Prat Airport and will operate through 25 October 2026. It represents JetBlue’s first service to Catalonia and its
Etihad Airways targets Africa with six new routes (including two to the RDCongo) to boost Asia corridor
Etihad Airways has unveiled a major expansion into Africa, announcing six new destinations as part of a broader strategy to capture growing demand for connectivity between Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will launch routes linking Zayed International Airport with Accra, Asmara, Lagos, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Harare between November 2026 and
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