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India's aviation watchdog said Tuesday that surveillance of Air India's Boeing 777 fleet revealed no major safety concerns days after a crash in which at least 271 passengers were killed. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued a statement saying that the aircraft and maintenance systems associated with it were found to comply with safety standards. A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 passengers on board, bound for London, crashed in Ahmedabad just seconds after takeoff. The plane hit nearby buildings. The plane crashed in Ahmedabad, killing all but one of the 242 passengers on board. About 30 people were also...

According to an internal memo, JetBlue Airways plans new cost-cutting initiatives such as reducing flight numbers as soft travel demand will make achieving breakeven margins in 2025 "unlikely". In morning trading, the shares of the airline fell by nearly 3%. JetBlue's CEO Joanna Geraghty stated in a memo to staff that the company will also be looking for ways to reduce underperforming routes and focus on more profitable ones. It is also reevaluating the size and scope its leadership team. As a result of ongoing inspections on the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engine, RTX has grounded a number its...

Airbus and VietJet, a budget airline, struck a deal for up to 150 single aisle jets on the second day of the Paris Airshow. The U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gave a boost to industry hopes that tariff-free trade would return. Duffy stated that he would like to see the civil aviation return to the 1979 zero-tariff agreement. This is one of the most clear signs to date that the Trump Administration might be in favour of such a move. Duffy said that, while the White House is aware that the U.S. has a large aerospace export market, they are...

International airlines have stopped flights to certain Middle East destinations following Israel's attacks against Iran. Here are some airlines that have cancelled flights from and to the region. AEGEAN AIRLINES Aegean Airlines, a Greek airline, announced that all flights from and to Tel Aviv, including the early morning flight of July 12, had been cancelled. AIRBALTIC AirBaltic, a Latvian airline, has announced that it will cancel all flights from and to Tel Aviv up until the 23rd of June. AEROFLOT After Israel's attack on Iran, Aeroflot announced that it has cancelled flights between Moscow-Tehran and changed other routes in Middle...

U.S. president Donald Trump stated that he wants a "real solution" to the Iranian nuclear issue and suggested he might send senior American officials in order to meet the Islamic Republic, as the Israel-Iran Air War raged on for the fifth consecutive day. According to a CBS News journalist who posted comments on the social media platform X, he made these comments as he was leaving Canada at midnight on Monday after attending the Group of Seven Nations summit. Trump predicted that Israel wouldn't be easing up on its attacks against Iran. You'll find out in the next couple of...

According to two industry insiders, Wizz Air has been moving towards a deal to buy engines for 177 Airbus jets that it already ordered. They said that an announcement could be made as soon as the Paris Airshow this week. It would also form part of a settlement reached with the engine manufacturer over groundings due to repair times. Wizz Air, RTX and Pratt & Whitney parent RTX both declined to comment. Last year, the airline that operates an all Airbus fleet said it had only two options – its current supplier Pratt & Whitney whose engines have been experiencing...

Two sources say that the head of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope met with the chairman of Air India in India on Monday. The companies are trying to determine the cause of the fatal Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash last week. One source said that Pope met Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in Gurugram near the New Delhi airport. He was accompanied by Boeing India President Salil Gupte. Details of the discussion were not immediately available. The discussions took place four days after an Air India flight bound for London crashed seconds after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India. All but one of...

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. According to sources familiar with the situation, activist investor Barington Capital Group owns a stake in Victoria's Secret. Barington Capital Group believes that the lingerie retailer is not living up to its potential. Luca de Meo, Renault's Chief Executive Officer for the past five years, plans to retire in mid-July. He will then pursue new challenges beyond the automotive industry. Southwest Airlines has added a new cockpit warning system to its fleet of aircrafts. This comes after...

The Financial Times reported that a building used by Boeing was severely damaged by a large-scale Russian aerial attack. It cited six sources familiar with the situation and photos seen by the paper. Ukraine's Air Force reported on Tuesday that Russia used 315 drones, seven missiles, and other weapons to launch air strikes on Kyiv in the early hours of last week. The newspaper reported that Boeing's building had been among the targets of Sunday night's attack. It cited two Boeing employees, as well as three Ukrainian officials, and the head of American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine. Andriy Korayagin,...

El Al Airlines, Israel's national airline, has announced that it will cancel flights from and to many European cities and Tokyo as well as Moscow and Moscow up until the 23rd of June due to the conflict between Israel & Iran. Israel's airspace is still closed, and all flights up to June 17 have been cancelled by the Israeli flag carrier. El Al stated that once the necessary approvals have been received, it will be possible for as many Israelis to return to their homes, resume its regular flight schedule, and begin operating rescue flights to destinations close to Israel....

WestJet Airlines, Canada, is investigating an incident involving a cyber-attack that disrupted the mobile app, as well as some internal systems. The incident affected a number of users who were not disclosed, according to a Friday statement. WestJet has said that specialised teams within the company are working with law enforcement agencies and Transport Canada in order to determine the extent of the incident and minimize its impact. The company stated that it is too early to speculate about the cause or scope of the incident. WestJet spokesperson said that the operations of the company remain safe. Cyber threats have...

WestJet Airlines, Canada, is investigating an incident involving a cyber-attack that disrupted the mobile app, as well as some internal systems. The incident affected an unknown number of users. WestJet has said that specialised teams within the company are working with law enforcement agencies and Transport Canada in order to determine the extent of the incident and minimize its impact. The statement read: "We are accelerating efforts to maintain our safety and safeguard sensitive data, personal information and our guests for both employees and our guests." The carrier said that it was too early to speculate about further details or...

Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO of Rolls-Royce, said that it was "even truer" on Tuesday that the British jet-engine maker would love to re-enter narrow-body aircraft market. He claimed that he described the single aisle market as a business opportunity in the past and this was "even truer" now. He told reporters attending the Paris Airshow: "We're talking to many parties and they're also talking to us. We obviously engage with Airbus, because they are the ultimate customers and they welcome this." He said that a successful move into narrow-body vehicles could be the biggest boost for Britain's economy. Rolls-Royce and Pratt...

Sources in the industry said that Airbus is closing in on a deal with VietJet to buy 100 single-aisle planes. An announcement was planned for the Paris Airshow, barring any last-minute hiccups in negotiations. Airbus refused to comment, and VietJet staff at the airshow were preparing for an announcement but could not be reached. Sources said that the low-cost Vietnamese carrier was interested in buying the A321neo. Cirium Ascend estimates that a deal for 100 of these planes would be worth $6.3 billion. Bloomberg was the first to report on this potential deal. Airbus, the European planemaker, announced a series...

The state-owned Chinese planemaker COMAC proposed to take a stake in Lao Airlines' government-owned Lao Airlines. Lao Airlines recently began operating one of COMAC’s C909 regional aircraft, according to the Vientiane Times, a state-run newspaper. The outlet reports that Lao Prime Minster Sonexay Sphandone said to the National Assembly Monday that the Lao Government is evaluating the COMAC proposal for a "comprehensive enterprise" in which COMAC holds at least a 51 percent stake. Prime Minister said that the national carrier was one of four state-owned enterprises that were undergoing reform. Lao Airlines and COMAC didn't immediately respond to comments. Lao...

Sources in the industry said that Royal Air Maroc was close to a deal to purchase dozens of Boeing jets for its fleet renewal, while Airbus Europe is poised to take a rare step forward with a smaller contract for 20 A220 aircraft. Royal Air Maroc is in discussions for more than a year about renewing its Boeing-dominated fleet. It will continue to use its traditional supplier to meet the majority of its requirements, including 737 MAXs and 787 Dreamliners at next week's Paris Airshow. Sources asked to remain anonymous because the negotiations were not made public. Bloomberg reported earlier...

AirAsia has advanced talks to place an order at the Paris Airshow for at least 100 Airbus planes. This deal will likely mark the introduction of the A220 to the Airbus fleet, according to industry sources. AirAsia, a low-cost airline based in Malaysia, operates a fleet of all Airbus aircraft and previously stated that it would like to expand its fleet to include smaller planes for regional routes. Airbus is one of the largest customers, with several hundred planes on order. However, this airline hasn't placed an order for a while. As a result of financial problems, it has steadily...

Documents released on Tuesday show that five nations, the European Union and airlines and aerospace companies worldwide urged Trump's administration to not impose new tariffs for national security on commercial planes imported from abroad. Airline and planemakers are lobbying Donald Trump for the restoration of the tariff-free regime that was established under the Civil Aircraft Agreement in 1979, which has led to an annual trade surplus worth $75 billion dollars for the U.S. Industry. Boeing, a U.S. aircraft manufacturer, cited an agreement signed in May between the United States and Britain which ensures that airplanes and their parts will be...

Austrian police reported that smoke in the cockpit caused a plane from Budapest carrying 143 passengers, six crew members, and destined for Lyon in eastern France to land in Graz. Graz is Austria's second largest city. No one was injured. "The cause of the smoke at this time is unclear", police in Austria's state of Styria (whose capital is Graz) said in a press release. EasyJet Flight 4400 was the only flight listed from Budapest to Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport on Monday. EasyJet website stated that the flight had been diverted to Graz, and it landed at 1325 GMT (3:25 pm)....

Wise, a British money transfer company, became the latest UK-listed firm to announce its intention to move to the U.S. Due to Brexit and investor resistance, a growing number of companies are rethinking or changing their plans to list on the London Stock Exchange. This is due to pressures placed on UK market valuations by Brexit-related issues. They have instead chosen to list in the U.S. or other markets where they perceive a stronger market and higher valuations. Cobalt, the metals investment company backed by Glencore, has scrapped plans to list in London According to one source the lack of...

The global airlines concluded a two-day conference on Tuesday, sticking to their target of zero net emissions by 2050. However, they expressed new concerns about the availability and cost of greener fuels as well as new planes. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents 350 airlines, has said that achieving the target will cost carriers $4.7 trillion or $174 billion per year. At least some of this amount is likely to be passed along as higher fares. IATA has avoided a sensitive discussion on net zero despite earlier signs that airlines were becoming more sceptical. Instead, IATA bosses have...

A company executive said on Monday that the flag carrier Vietnam Airlines would "very soon" complete a provisional purchase order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft it purchased in 2023. The executive declined to be identified as he was not authorized to speak to media. Washington is pressuring Vietnam, a country that relies on exports to avoid tariffs. The deal has yet to be finalised, although the carrier has signed an initial agreement in 2023 with U.S. planemaker Boeing for 50 single-aisle Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Boeing did not respond immediately to a comment request. Vietnam Airlines signed an agreement...

Airbus has been plagued by supply chain problems and parts shortages. A family of raccoons broke into the factory. Sources said that five of the baby animals were discovered inside the Montreal plant, which manufactures A220 aircraft, after their mother had been spotted climbing up the landing gear on a jet produced for an European airline. A factory worker reported that "a guy was face-to-face with the raccoon after entering the plane." According to a second source, damage includes urine and chewed-wires. The first jet had to be quarantined and inspected for any damage caused by the furry invaders. These...

Airbus warns airlines that delivery delays will continue for three more years, as the company works to resolve supply chain issues. At a recent gathering of customers in Toulouse, the cautious tone was reinforced. This puts more pressure on Airbus for it to show progress toward its goal of increasing production to 75 jets per month. Airbus has been talking about aircraft delays in 2027 and 2028, a senior airline executive told me. The delays are being announced in pieces every few months. A second source confirmed that aircraft scheduled to be delivered later in the decade were already penciled...