One passenger, two seats? The photo reigniting the airline seat debate
One passenger, two seats? The photo reigniting the airline seat debate
Commercial May 03, 2026

… user went further, suggesting airlines weigh passengers before boarding … SAS allows passengers to buy up to two additional … of flight disruption, delay, aircraft swap or anoth...

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran offers Trump one-month deadline to end conflict
Iran-US war latest: Tehran offers Trump one-month deadline to end conflict
Commercial May 03, 2026

… to save summer holidays as airlines allowed to cut flights … to save summer holidays as airlines allowed to cut flights … said. Under the deal, Israel would buy a fourt...

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Israel's airline industry left in limbo amid fragile cease-fire with Iran
Israel's airline industry left in limbo amid fragile cease-fire with Iran
Commercial May 03, 2026

Israel's airline industry is in the midst of collapsing, … multiple sources within the industry say. The volatile cease-fire with …

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Mahinda Rajapaksa and Piyankara Jayaratne summoned by Bribery Commission over Airbus deal
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Piyankara Jayaratne summoned by Bribery Commission over Airbus deal
Commercial May 03, 2026

… on May 12, 2026, over the Airbus deal investigation. The Commission to Investigate … with the ongoing investigation into the controversial Airbus deal. On March...

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MR and Jayaratne Summoned Over Airbus Deal
MR and Jayaratne Summoned Over Airbus Deal
Commercial May 03, 2026

… Airlines, specifically the purchase of six Airbus aircraft in 2014 and seven … Airbus aircraft in 2017. The Bribery Commission … million from the bribes received thro...

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Allegris Out: Why Lufthansa Is Retrofitting All 8 Airbus A380s With A New Business Class
Allegris Out: Why Lufthansa Is Retrofitting All 8 Airbus A380s With A New Business Class
Commercial May 03, 2026

… remaining fleet of eight Airbus A380 aircraft, marking a surprising … Return The revival of the Lufthansa Airbus A380 fleet is a story … long-term commitment to the Airb...

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Was the Iran war the final blow in the collapse of Spirit Airlines?
Was the Iran war the final blow in the collapse of Spirit Airlines?
Commercial May 03, 2026

… tried to get many airlines to buy Spirit but found no … rise, affecting budget airlines badly. Across the globe, airlines have been … rapid response from rival airlines...

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Airbus Scandal: Ex-President and Ex-Minister Summed to CIABOC
Airbus Scandal: Ex-President and Ex-Minister Summed to CIABOC
Commercial May 03, 2026

… of wide-body aircraft from Airbus. Investigators are examining claims that …

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 289: American Airlines Raising $1 Billion For Aircraft, Air Canada's 1st Airbus A321XLR, & Boeing 777X Timeline
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 289: American Airlines Raising $1 Billion For Aircraft, Air Canada's 1st Airbus A321XLR, & Boeing 777X Timeline
Commercial May 03, 2026

An aviation geek at heart, Channing enjoys the thrill of covering some of the industry's top headlines. With nearly a decade of professional experience, his longtime passion for tr...

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US Iran war news LIVE: India-bound LPG tanker clears Strait of Hormuz, heading for Visakhapatnam
US Iran war news LIVE: India-bound LPG tanker clears Strait of Hormuz, heading for Visakhapatnam
Commercial May 03, 2026

… LIVE: Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F- … been granted for a plan to buy two new combat squadrons … to passengers without affecting demand. Airlines have started r...

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Airbus appoints new Strategy chief amid growth and sustainability push
Airbus appoints new Strategy chief amid growth and sustainability push
Commercial May 02, 2026

… accelerating efforts to decarbonise aviation. Airbus is currently working to ramp … cross-sector experience would help Airbus turn global geopolitical and technological...

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How The Boeing 737 MAX Stacks Up Against The Airbus A320neo, A220, & Embraer E195-E2 In 2026
How The Boeing 737 MAX Stacks Up Against The Airbus A320neo, A220, & Embraer E195-E2 In 2026
Commercial May 02, 2026

… cumulative deliveries. This achievement underscores Airbus’ ability to scale production … performance is another area where Airbus holds an edge. The A320neo operates … priorit...

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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down, Cancels All Flights & Ends Era of Low Cost Airfare to Disney World
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down, Cancels All Flights & Ends Era of Low Cost Airfare to Disney World
Commercial May 02, 2026

… help” Spirit customers. Frontier Airlines, which had in the past … attempted to acquire Spirit Airlines, announced “systemwide rescue fare … our labor union partners, aircraft...

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Trump admin announces relief for Spirit Airlines flyers, employees
Trump admin announces relief for Spirit Airlines flyers, employees
Commercial May 02, 2026

… relief measures for Spirit Airlines customers and employees Saturday … #39; TO BUY SPIRIT AIRLINES, OPPOSES UNITED-AMERICAN … employment interviews at other airlines, Duffy wrote...

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Says Airline Industry Doesn’t Need A Bailout
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Says Airline Industry Doesn’t Need A Bailout
Commercial May 02, 2026

WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday he does not think the government needs to bail out low-cost airlines that have sought $2.5 bill...

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US does not think airline industry needs bailout, has access to cash
US does not think airline industry needs bailout, has access to cash
Commercial May 02, 2026

WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said ​Saturday he ‌does not think the government needs to bail out low-cost airlines ‌that ​have sought $2.5...

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How the Iran war is hurting travelers, airline industry
How the Iran war is hurting travelers, airline industry
Commercial May 02, 2026

… represent 25% to 50% of an airline's total operating … on the market." What does the airline industry expect?  Airlines for Europe (A4E …

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UK flight cancellations genuine risk as government set to 'level with' Brit travellers
UK flight cancellations genuine risk as government set to 'level with' Brit travellers
Commercial May 02, 2026

… bookings. Several leading European airlines have recently raised alarms … told The Times that rival airlines are "desperately… war could result in aircraft being left on the ta...

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Global Memory Shortage Worsens with AI Demand as Vyrian Expands Supply of HBM, DRAM, NAND, and SSD Solutions
Global Memory Shortage Worsens with AI Demand as Vyrian Expands Supply of HBM, DRAM, NAND, and SSD Solutions
Commercial May 01, 2026

With ISO 17025 labs in Houston and Hong Kong, AS6171 inspection, and AI sourcing, Vyrian secures HBM, DRAM, NAND, and SSD supply with speed and confidence. HOUSTON...

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares on 17 April is now worth…
£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares on 17 April is now worth…
Commercial May 01, 2026

… . However, 2026 hasn’t been the aircraft engine manufacturer’s year so … great for the company. Should you buy Rolls-Royce Plc shares today … if there is a shor...

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