Alaska 737s leading candidate to replace Hawaiian 717s on interisland operations

Alaska Air Group will likely deploy Boeing 737-800s to take over Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland flying as it looks ahead to phasing out the smaller workhorse jet that’s handled the mission for a quarter-century. “The default at this point will be 737s. I think it’s the most likely answer to replace the 717s,” said Shane Tackett, newly-appointed Alaska president in a June 6 interview with The Air…

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Special Report: The reasons Spirit Airlines failed are also why United wants American

The swanky interior of one of United Airlines’ newest Boeing 787-9s is a lodestar for the future of U.S. aviation — and a throwback to a bygone era. Two-thirds of the 206-foot-long airplane is earmarked for premium seating. You won’t see an economy class seat until after the aircraft’s third set of exit doors behind the wing. It’s a layout reminiscent of the start of the jet age almost seven…

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The Shift from Crude Scarcity to Refining Scarcity Why jet fuel and diesel may remain expensive even if oil prices fall

The biggest risk facing energy markets in 2026 may no longer be a shortage of crude oil. Instead, investors, policymakers and transport operators are increasingly confronting a different challenge: a tightening market for refined fuels, where jet fuel and diesel prices remain elevated even as crude oil faces growing downward pressure from weakening demand. This […]

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IATA Sees Egypt Aviation Growth Outpacing Global Average Through 2050

Egypt’s aviation sector is positioned for stronger-than-average long-term growth, with passenger demand forecast to rise by 3.4% annually between 2024 and 2050 under the International Air Transport Association (IATA) mid-range scenario, above the projected global average of 3.1%. Under IATA’s higher-growth scenario, annual demand growth in Egypt could reach 3.8%. The projections strengthen…

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Iran War Costs Global Companies Over $25 Billion as Energy and Shipping Pressures Intensify

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has already imposed more than $25 billion in costs on global companies, according to a Reuters analysis, as soaring energy prices, disrupted shipping routes, and fractured supply chains continue pressuring industries across Europe, Asia, and North America. Reuters reported that at least 279 companies have cited the conflict as a […]

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American Airlines pushes Tel Aviv return to 2027

American Airlines is not expected to resume flights to Tel Aviv before Jan. 5, 2027, against the backdrop of ongoing security tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over the possibility of reaching a sustainable ceasefire agreement with Iran. The extension until the beginning of next year means the airline will not have served Israel […]

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AirAsia orders 150 Airbus A220 aircraft, becomes first customer for new 160-seat cabin

AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the largest single firm order for the Airbus A220 programme to date. The deal also pushes the A220 programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone globally. The announcement was made at Airbus’ A220 facility in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, where the aircraft for non-US […]

Singapore Airlines pick Starlink for next-gen in-flight WiFi, rollout starts 2027

Singapore Airlines has announced that it will adopt Starlink to deliver high-speed, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based in-flight WiFi across selected aircraft, with rollout starting in the first quarter of 2027. The upgrade will be introduced progressively on the airline’s Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range fleets, as well as its Airbus A380 aircraft. Singapore Airlines […]

Spirit Airlines rescue effort frustrates an industry waiting for it to fail

The U.S. airline industry was counting on the death of Spirit Airlines. That’s not an ideal outcome for the Trump administration, however. With the U.S. midterm elections looming, the White House hopes to avoid a messy liquidation of the Florida-based budget carrier that could come within a matter of days as it runs low on cash. Prospects for a deal are dimming, a person familiar with the talks…

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