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U.S. Airlines warned Monday that a partial shutdown of the federal government could slow down flights and strain American aviation, since air traffic controllers would have to work without being paid and other functions will be stopped. Airlines for America, the airline trade group that represents United Airlines as well as Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, has warned of the potential impact on travelers if funding is cut. Washington's political disagreement over funding has led to the latest possible collateral damage, namely the warning against air travel. The group stated that "when federal employees who manage and inspect aircraft,...

Aides to Congress have confirmed that the chief executives of Allegiant Airlines, Frontier Airlines and other low-cost carriers will be testifying before a U.S. Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Tuesday regarding air carrier competition. Allegiant Airlines' CEO Greg Anderson, Frontier Airlines' CEO Barry Biffle, and Sharon Pinkerton, Senior Vice President at Airlines for America (which represents United Airlines Delta Air Lines American Airlines Southwest Airlines) are all witnesses who will be called to testify. Focus on Air Traffic Control and Low-Cost Airlines Airlines for America stated that it is looking forward to "highlighting how robust competition led to historically low prices,...

U.S. Transportation Department announced on Monday it would not enforce certain provisions of the rule that was issued by the former president Joe Biden’s administration in December, which required new consumer protections to be provided for disabled passengers who use wheelchairs. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and the airline trade group Airlines for America sued in February to challenge the rule which set stricter standards for accommodating wheelchair-bound passengers. In addition, the rule requires that carriers reimburse wheelchair damage. USDOT stated in a filing that it is writing new rules and will not enforce...

LA28 announced on Monday that Highland Electric Fleets will be the official electric bus provider of the 2028 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. This partnership will see 500 zero-emission school buses deployed to support transport operations. LA28 will repurpose yellow school buses that are already in use to transport accredited stakeholders to the Games. This approach, say the organizers, will reduce emissions and costs. Highland will be joining the LA28 Transport team to run a program that the partners have described as the first of its kind for electric school buses at the Games. The company will be responsible for...

A group of U.S. Democratic legislators on Monday called on the Federal Communications Commission chairman to withdraw plans to stop government subsidies for wireless technology on school buses, which were originally created as part of a COVID era program. The lawmakers, led by Senator Ed Markey, noted that the FCC had allocated $48 million in its budget for 2024 to fund Wi-Fi for buses. More than 8,000 libraries and schools have also requested tens or millions of dollars to provide more than 200 hotspots for students and teachers. The letter, signed by over 50 Democratic legislators, including Senators Ron Wyden...

WestJet, a Canadian airline, said Monday that personal data of some passengers were exposed during a cyber breach in early this year. Payment information was not compromised. The airline reported that it had detected suspicious activity in June and determined later that an "advanced, criminal third-party" had gained unauthorised access to its system. Cybercriminals are increasingly attracted to the aviation industry because of its growing dependence on digital systems. Earlier this week, a ransomware assault on Collins Aerospace (a unit of RTX) disrupted major European airports. Check-in and luggage systems were crippled at hubs like London's Heathrow Airport and Berlin....

Beta Technologies, a startup in aerospace, filed its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States Monday. It is the latest company in the race to take advantage of the record-breaking bull market in equity markets. A combination of easing trade tensions and robust stock markets, as well as pent-up demand from investors, has created one of the most active listing windows in recent years. Leading the pack are technology, aerospace, and green energy companies. Beta Technologies, which is backed by the tech giant Amazon did not reveal its size or terms. The company aims to be listed on the...

LATAM Airlines expects to receive its E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer "relatively soon" and to be able to add up to 30 new Brazilian destinations, according to a Friday statement by an executive. LATAM Brasil CEO Jerome Cadier said that a significant portion of the aircraft would be delivered by the end the year and another portion by 2027. The airline will decide in six months what routes the jets will serve. The Brazilian subsidiary of LATAM, a Chilean company, is the No. The No. 1 airline in terms of market share. The carrier announced Monday that it had placed a...

After a fatal accident in Florida and an audit by the government, the U.S. Transportation Department announced Friday that it would issue an emergency regulation restricting commercial driver's licenses for non-U.S. nationals. Non-citizens won't be eligible for a driver's license unless they comply with new rules, such as an employment-based Visa, and submit to a federally mandated immigration status check. Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary, is also taking enforcement action against California to stop it from issuing commercial driver's licenses to foreigners. Duffy stated that "licenses for dangerous foreign drivers to operate an 80,000-pound vehicle are often issued illegally." A spokesperson...

Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $18.5m to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of not providing paid leave for employees who take short-term military leaves. On Thursday night, a preliminary settlement was filed in the federal court of San Francisco. The judge must approve it. Southwest denied employees pay for military leave of 14 days or less, even though they were paid for other absences, such as sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leaves. Southwest violated federal law that protects military personnel from discrimination in civilian jobs. Court documents show that approximately 2,791 eligible Southwest workers would receive an...

Qantas Airways has confirmed that the fire alarm which prompted a pilot to call for help before safely landing at Auckland Airport on Friday, was most likely a false alert. In a statement, the airline stated that the pilot of the Boeing 737 requested an emergency landing when he received intermittent information about a possible fire in the cargo hold. The company said preliminary investigations had shown that there was no fire inside the cargo hold in front, and engineers will inspect the aircraft to find out the cause. A spokesperson confirmed that there were 156 passengers aboard the flight...

The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Thursday that it would extend significant flight reductions at Newark Airport, one of three major airports in the New York City region, until late October 2026, as the agency continues to struggle with an air traffic control shortage and congestion problems. The FAA announced in May that it would be reducing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey until 2025. This was after a series major disruptions caused by United Airlines at its hub. These disruptions snarled up hundreds of flights. They also raised concerns about the ageing U.S. Air Traffic Control System....

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport announced on Monday that it will freeze airline fees in 2026. The previously planned 5% hike was scrapped following discussions with airlines. Schiphol Airport, Europe's busiest, has increased the fees charged to airlines this year by 41% as part of its three-year plan for funding new investments in the airport. Fee increases will be used for noise reduction, including night flight charges. In a press release, CFO Robert Carsouw stated that "we understand the impact of the 2025 fee increase on airlines". Schiphol has a good financial performance, but some airlines find it expensive. We're talking about...

Director general of the Nigerian civil aviation authority said that they are looking at certifying China’s C919 jets for Nigerian carriers. This is because Nigerian airlines have taken on more aircraft, and relations with Beijing are warming up. COMAC, a Chinese planemaker, is currently producing the C919 narrow-body aircraft to compete with the leading Western planemakers Airbus & Boeing and has had several discussions with Nigeria about the aircraft. This month, the Nigerian aviation minister said that Nigeria is open to COMAC to use the country as an access point to the larger African market. COMAC, the state-owned company, faces...

Air France KLM, the Dutch branch of Air France KLM, announced on Monday that Air France and Delta will no longer use its ground services in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport following the weeks-long strikes of its ground crew. KLM said that the airlines told them they were looking for a new ground handling partner in Schiphol - one of Europe's most busy airports. KLM issued a statement saying that the decision had immediate operational implications, especially for its ground services division. The financial and employment implications of this decision is currently being assessed. Delta and Air France have not responded to...

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Danish biotechnology firm Genmab has agreed to purchase cancer treatment developer Merus, listed on Nasdaq, for approximately $8 billion in cash. U.S. president Trump and congressional leaders will hold last-minute discussions just as Republicans are preparing for a shutdown of the government by mid-week, which could include a new round of firings. Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, will address senior officers and enlisted members of the military at a gathering that will be held...

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The Board of Directors co-opted Matthieu Chanel as an additional director. His appointment will be ratified at the next general meeting. PostNL NV Dutch postal and logistic company priced 300 million euro notes due October 2030. These will be issued at a 99.884 price and have a coupon rate of 4.000% per year. The proceeds of the sale will be used to finance general corporate needs, including refinancing. Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits SA In the first half, the French...

India's aviation safety chief said that the country will need more government oversight, as it's airlines are taking delivery of thousands planes and the market is growing rapidly. In an interview conducted on the sidelines the U.N. Aviation Agency's triennial meeting in Montreal, the director general of civil aircraft, Faiz Ahmad Kidwai, said that India was looking for "more responsibility, greater safety oversight and more manpower" as the number of commercial planes has nearly doubled in the past decade. Another 2,000 aircraft are on order. India's aviation market is growing at a rapid pace, but the crash of Air India...

The Belgian top administrative court rejected Alstom’s request on Wednesday to suspend the national rail operator SNCB’s decision to choose CAF as its preferred supplier for AM30 trains. In a press release, the Council of State said that it had concluded, following an interim review, "that none of the criticisms raised by the company regarding the legality of the appointment decision were serious." CAF was selected as the preferred bidder over German Siemens and French Alstom at the end February. Alstom appealed the decision in April and the court suspended it. The order is crucial in determining Alstom Bruges' future,...

According to a working paper and a reliable source, Russia wants aviation leaders meeting in Montreal this week to relax sanctions on spare parts. It also wants to lift restrictions on overflights. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in February 2022 Western sanctions have restricted access to aircraft and spare parts made abroad, forcing Russian airlines to import parts for over 700 Airbus and Boeing jets, mostly via indirect routes. Sources in the Russian aviation industry say that Russian authorities are currently trying to negotiate relief of sanctions, especially on spare parts which they claim are crucial for flight safety....

Hackers disrupted the automatic check-in system at some of Europe's largest airports on Saturday. Heathrow was one of them. Collins Aerospace is owned by RTX and provides check-in and boarding system. The hacking incident disrupted operations at Heathrow Airport in London, Berlin Airport, and Brussels Airport on Saturday, causing long queues, cancellations, and delays. Airport officials and data indicated that disruptions had significantly decreased by early Sunday, despite some ongoing delays. Regional regulators also confirmed they were investigating what caused the hacking incident. This is just the latest hack to affect sectors from autos to healthcare. One breach caused production...

The net profit of the Portuguese flag carrier TAP in its second quarter fell by 42.5% compared to a year earlier, as costs increased much faster than revenues due to fierce competition on its main markets, and airport congestion at home. TAP, which has been partially privatised, posted a profit of 43.9 million dollars between April and June. This period included this year's busy Easter Week. TAP suffered a first-half loss of 70.7 millions euros, which is almost three times higher than the same period in last year. The airline's quarterly revenues grew 1.7%, to 1.13 billion Euros. Passengers carried...

On Wednesday, a French technology startup announced plans to work with JetZero, a clean-aircraft venture to explore the possibility of a hydrogen-powered version of its futuristic design. The SHZ Advanced Technologies' move is likely to reignite a debate about the possibility of zero-emission flights, six months after Europe’s Airbus halted plans to develop the first hydrogen-powered aircraft in the world. JetZero, a California-based company, aims to compete with the duopoly that is Airbus and Boeing. It has developed a blended wing-body plane which claims to be able reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by half. JetZero, SHZ and NASA are...

Turkish Airlines still has a strong interest in purchasing a stake in Spanish carrier Air Europa, and is preparing a legally binding offer. A company executive stated this during a earnings call held on Wednesday. "We will be presenting a binding proposal very soon." We are not yet at that stage. "We will make public the decision and approval of the board as soon as it is made," said the executive. Turkish Airlines' investor relations and financial executives answered questions during the earnings call. The executive stated that the primary reason for interest in the Spanish carrier was that it...