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Two?Democratic Senators on Wednesday urged Delta Air Lines' CEO Ed Bastian to stay neutral in the ongoing attempts by some airline.flight attendants unionize. In a letter seen by the?Senators, Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, they said that flight attendants at the Atlanta-based carrier have been trying for years to organize. They argued that management's attitude is "threatening future pay and benefits to flight attendants if they decide to organize", and called it inappropriate. Delta welcomed discussions with senators. Delta fully supports our employees' rights to decide if union representation is the right choice for them, and maintains a strict non-interference...

Willis Lease Finance Corp, a US-based aircraft engine lessor, is targeting the soaring demand for engine maintenance in Asia-Pacific. Its CEO stated that its 'new Malaysian repair facility' was just one step of a larger regional push. The Nasdaq listed company announced in late August plans to build its third global repair centre for engines in Johor, southern Malaysia. This is instead of Singapore where the company has an office as well as large maintenance operations by ST Engineering and GE Aerospace. In an interview with CEO Austin Willis on Friday, Willis said that Singapore is a great location but...

Indian investigators reported that an Air India A320, flying from 'Phuket to New Delhi, last month, issued a stall alert when the seatbelt sign was 'off. According to the preliminary report on the 4th of August accident, an Airbus plane was cruising at 36, 000 feet and initially rose 372 feet before falling to 292 feet. The flight control system sent the two-second warning after it detected that all three hydraulic systems of the aircraft had failed within four seconds. This caused the autopilot to be disengaged and a cockpit alarm to sound continuously. Reports state that the hydraulic systems...

The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced on Thursday that his government will invest C$4.7 billion ($3.41billion) in Canada to build and maintain VIA Rail's passenger cars. This is the first time the company has built its cars domestically in 40 years. For the first time since four decades, VIA passenger cars will be assembled and produced in Canada. Cars that were previously built in the United States are now being built here in Thunder Bay by Alstom Canada," Carney said at a news conference in Thunder Bay. Carney stated that the investment will support 313 new-generation cars in Ontario and...

Boeing?paid a fine of $3.1 million to the U.S. federal aviation?administration this year after the agency claimed that the planemaker committed a number?of safety violations including?actions related to the '2024 Alaska -Airlines MAX 9 in-flight emergency. The FAA announced Wednesday. Boeing paid the FAA in January, and it was not disclosed before. Boeing confirmed that it had paid the fine. Boeing was also fined last year by the FAA for interfering in safety officials' autonomy and for presenting two unairworthy aircraft to the agency. The FAA reported that it had found hundreds of?quality system violations in 2024 at the Boeing...

Southwest Airlines announced plans on Wednesday to open the first airport lounges in its history. The carrier is stepping up efforts to attract higher-spending premium passengers and diversify revenue sources. The airline has announced that it will partner with JPMorgan Chase in order to launch the first airport lounges. It is working hard to shed its low-cost reputation and boost revenue by introducing assigned seating, extra legroom seats, and other product improvements. Airport lounges are a popular attraction for travelers. They offer a place to relax or work in peace, as well as complimentary drinks and food. They help airlines...

Ethiopian Airlines has reached a 'deal to purchase up to 10 Boeing long-haul freighters, as it moves forward with plans to build a new African hub to compete with Gulf carriers. Sources said that the deal will likely include two Boeing 777F aircraft of the current generation, which would help the U.S. planemaker to bridge the gap until the new 777-8F model is ready. This is expected to be the remainder of the order. A source stated that the order will include eight to 10 aircraft, if there are no last-minute changes. Boeing refused to comment on speculation. Ethiopian Airlines...

Federal Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday that it is proposing special flight regulations near Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida. The agency cited'security concerns regarding u.s. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The FAA proposes restrictions on flights within a radius of one nautical mile and up to 2,080 feet around Palm Beach, a residence located near the airport. FAA: The U.S. Secret Service requested the restrictions, citing negative threat intelligence. They said that the measures would "greatly enhance the ability to mitigate the persistent risk posed by unmanned aircraft and unauthorized aircraft systems." FAA places expanded restrictions on travel...

The Trump administration appealed on Friday a court order that required it to pay for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project?after losing their latest bid to halt funding for 'the New York - New Jersey Rail Link. The project will build a new commuter train tunnel between Manhattan and New Jersey, and repair an old tunnel that is used daily by over 200,000 passengers and 425 trains. The funding dispute is a new clash between the Trump administration and the congressional Democrats on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. Trump has stated that he is against the...

Sources say that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to 'fire' two air traffic control officers at New York LaGuardia Airport who allegedly left a few minutes before an Air Canada flight?collided?"with a firetruck on March 22 killing both pilots. Sources say that the crash has renewed attention on chronic staffing shortages in U.S. Air Traffic Control, and investigators are examining if adequate staffing was available when the accident happened. The National Air traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)?said that it is actively discussing the allegations with FAA leaders, refusing to comment further. The FAA stated that it "is committed...

Two Democratic 'U.S. On Wednesday, lawmakers asked a congressional agency to investigate the failure of the Transportation Department to ensure privacy for airline passengers. Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Shontel 'Brown asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate USDOT. They said that USDOT has not brought any enforcement actions related to passenger data in over 40 years, "despite many widely publicized privacy disasters affecting hundreds of millions travelers." GAO confirmed that it received the request. The letter stated that "USDOT’s abdication of its privacy regulatory role has left the'sensitive personal information of thousands of millions of Americans vulnerable to...

Kenya Airways' chairman has said that the carrier will reveal details of new investors in a few weeks, as it seeks to raise capital for its turnaround plan, ease debt, and restore grounded aircraft. Kiprono kittony, the chairman of KQ, told reporters that "we have received interest from both 'local' and international investors who are willing to inject capital into the company as well as other resources." The airline is facing a number of challenges, including high fuel prices, delays in aircraft maintenance, and a lack of spare parts. These factors have led to a reduction in capacity, despite booming...

Portugal's government asked rivals Lufthansa and Air 'France-KLM to submit better offers for a'minority stake' in the 'flag carrier TAP', starting a final round of negotiations, after judging that both groups' first bids were too similar to choose one. In July, both European airline groups made binding but undisclosed offers to purchase a 44.9% stake in TAP. They also offered to become TAP's strategic partner. The?government received the assessment of the offers from Parpublica, the state-owned holding company. Leitao Amaro stated that the two binding offers "differeced in their content but were rated as being broadly similar overall". He told...

A person with knowledge of the situation said that Airbus was forced to slow down deliveries of the A330neo after a stray instrument was found in the tail section on an aircraft currently in production. The company confirmed that it had recently discovered a 'quality issue' on a horizontal tail plane A330 in an email. This led us to inspect A330s during the production process and slow down monthly deliveries throughout the summer. The root cause has been identified, and A330 deliveries are now resumed. Bloomberg News was the first to report on the quality lapses and delays. Airbus did...

Three sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed that Fly91, an Indian regional airline, is on its way to ordering at least 20 turboprops from ATR in order to expand its fleet. The deal represents a significant wager on the Indian regional aviation market, where the government is trying to connect dozens of smaller towns through a "subsidised connectivity scheme", despite the fact that many routes have already been discontinued. Two sources said that the order could include options to purchase several additional aircraft. Two sources said that an announcement could come as soon as this week. ATR's spokesperson...

Qantas Airways, Australia's largest airline, reported on Thursday a 13.8% decline in its pre-tax profit for the full year, due to the Middle East conflict and a surge in jet fuel prices. The flag carrier of the country also announced that it is in discussions with major aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing to convert 20 options into firm orders starting from?2030. Qantas stated that "Project Sunrise and additional 787-9 deliveries have been confirmed for calendar year 2027. The A380 fleet is expected to be retired in calendar year 2020, in order to maximize capital efficiency while maintaining network reach with...

Air India wants $1.5 billion in equity from its owners Tata Sons & Singapore Airlines. This comes months after the second largest Indian airline reported a record-breaking annual loss. This would be the largest request for funding from Air India made public since Tata acquired control of the former government-owned carrier in 2020. The announcement highlights the challenges that the airline faces as it undergoes an overhaul worth billions of dollars, which includes the refurbishment?of its current fleet. Air India Express and the carrier posted combined losses in the fiscal year ending March of $2.33 Billion, which is more than...

United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will receive enough Airbus A321XLRs to support its European expansion in the summer of next year. The carrier is pushing into smaller markets and expects the travel market in the region to remain strong through the fall months. Chicago-based airline, American Airlines, plans to use its single-aisle, long-range jets on five new European routes by 2027. These include Luxembourg, Ibiza in Spain, and Toulouse in France. The airline is expanding to ten new cities in Europe and Asia, which will be the largest expansion ever in its history. Patrick Quayle is United's senior...

According to a decision reviewed on August 17, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP), has fined Uber EUR825,000,000 ($966,000,000) for deactivating drivers accounts using automated systems without properly informing them. The fine would be the second largest ever under Europe's General Data Protection Regulation. It is behind the EUR1.2 billion fine that Ireland imposed in 2023 on Meta for illegally transferring the data of?European Facebook Users to the United States. Meta has appealed the fine. Uber also said that it would appeal. "We strongly oppose this?decision, and the disproportionate fine," said a company spokesperson. The spokesperson added that the company...

AirBaltic's bondholders agreed to allow the airline to?skip interest in?August?and November?as it?seeks?fresh investment?, the Latvian state-controlled airline announced on Monday. Holders of over 75% of the EUR380 million ($440 millions) in bonds issued by the airline with a coupon of 14.50%, voted to add the interest to principal rather than receive cash payments. The holders waived the?minimum liquidity requirement' until November. The company stated that "the approved resolutions ensure continuity of airBaltic operations. Passengers can book future travel with confidence. LSM, the national broadcaster, reported that Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kuulbergs stated that bondholders have not approved of the entire...

According to an internal memo, Air 'India will start mandatory substance testing for all pilots starting Thursday. The tests will go beyond the'regulatory requirements'. The tests are to screen for substances or medications that are prohibited by aviation regulations. They will be conducted in conjunction with training sessions at Gurugram Academy, at offices and briefing centres, and after flights at designated locations. The test will also be conducted on the pilots of Air India Express, a budget airline. Air India didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Airline rules currently require that at least 10% their flight crew be...

German airline 'Lufthansa' on Tuesday announced a range of 'its adjusted operating profit (EBIT) for 2026, after the figure was more than halved due to increased fuel costs in the second quarter. The company now expects an EBIT adjusted of EUR1.7 to EUR2.2 billion (1.96-$2.53 Billion) due to a 'heightened level of uncertainty caused by high volatility in kerosene prices. Carsten Spohr, Chief Executive Officer of the company, said in a statement: "We reflect today on a challenging second quarter which was marked once again by multiple geopolitical crisis and uncertainty." "Despite the significant increase in fuel prices, we could...

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Aeroports de Paris - The Paris airport operator ADP reported that the net income attributable to the first half nearly tripled, reaching?312 millions euros. It has lowered its estimate for the annual traffic growth of Paris Aeroport by 2026 from an earlier range of 1.5% to 2.5%. Now, it expects recurring EBITDA?of between?2.30 and 2.35 billion euro. AIRBUS: Airbus AIR.PA voiced increasing confidence in its critical jet delivery target and maintained other 2026 goals as it unveiled stronger-than-expected second-quarter results...

Airbus has completed a marathon flight lasting more than 24 hours. The A350 jet, which is being 'developed for record-beating commercial flights' touched down in France on Tuesday. The test is a crucial step in Qantas Project Sunrise. It aims to launch one of the longest commercial passenger flights and revolutionize long-haul travel, by eliminating stopovers from Australia to Europe. The A350-1000ULR, specially adapted for the Australian airline's Sydney-London nonstop route is due to debut in 2027. Airbus has been testing the aircraft for two months since June. Airbus said the aircraft, which has a specially-designed extra fuel tank, was...