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FedEx Continues Fleet Retirements, Navigates Tariffs

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | Christine Boynton

An ongoing fleet reduction and modernization strategy at FedEx has resulted in the permanent retirements of 12 additional aircraft. The aircraft, retired during FedEx’s fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31, comprise seven Airbus A300-600s, three McDonnell Douglas MD-11s and two Boeing 757-200s, in...
Virgin Atlantic Reports Smooth Technical Transition To A330neo

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | Keith Mwanalushi

Virgin Atlantic’s ongoing phase-out of its Airbus A330-300s in favor of the newer A330-900neo has been progressing steadily, with minimal technical disruption reported during the integration process. The airline cites commonality and prior type experience as key enablers in managing the transition efficiently.
Delta Counters Alaska’s Transatlantic Plans With New Seattle Routes

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

Delta Air Lines is expanding its international footprint from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with two new long-haul European routes in direct response to Alaska Airlines’ plans to launch transatlantic service from the same hub. Daily flights to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will commence on May 6, 2026, followed by service to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) the next day. Both routes will be operated using Airbus A330-900 aircraft.
El Al Plans Full Service Return As Israeli Airspace Reopens

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

El Al Israel Airlines plans to gradually restore full flight operations to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) following the reopening of Israeli airspace, ending a 12-day suspension triggered by regional hostilities between Iran and Israel.
Mumbai Airport Raises $750M Through Bond For Modernization

3 days ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

The private company managing Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) has lined up $1 billion in financing that it plans to invest in modernizing the airport. BOM is India’s second busiest gateway, handling 54.8 million passengers in 2024—a 6.3% increase year-on-year. The modernization plan will include the redevelopment of Terminal 1, with work expected to start later this year.
Spirit Airlines Seeks Scrutiny Of JetBlue-United Partnership

3 days ago | aviationweek.com | Christine Boynton

Spirit Airlines has called for federal scrutiny of the United Airlines-JetBlue Airways “Blue Sky” partnership, arguing in a new filing that the arrangement threatens to weaken other value airlines by siphoning off customers. Questioning whether the partnership involves unfair methods of competition...
Automotive Supplier Phinia Pitches Expertise To Aeronautics Sector

3 days ago | aviationweek.com | Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews.
Podcast: Airlines In A War Zone

3 days ago | aviationweek.com | KAREN Walker |David Casey |Jens Flottau

Aviation Week Network editors discuss the impacts of the Israel-Iran war on airlines, the air transport industry and demand for air travel, as they assess jamming and spoofing, oil prices and network planning. Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Discover all of our podcasts on our at aviationweek.com/podcasts.
Podcast: What Stood Out At The 2025 Paris Air Show

4 days ago | aviationweek.com | Lee Ann Shay |Thierry Dubois |James Pozzi

Listen in as editors discuss the big MRO news from this year’s Paris Air Show, as well as what changed from the last time the industry convened in Le Bourget in 2023. Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to Aviation Week's MRO Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Discover all of our podcasts at aviationweek.com/podcasts.
Macquarie Buys Stakes In Bristol, Birmingham, London City Airports

4 days ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

Australian multinational infrastructure investment firm Macquarie Asset Management, a unit of Macquarie Group, has acquired stakes in three UK airports. The holdings in Bristol Airport (BRS), Birmingham Airport (BHX) and London City Airport (LCY) were acquired from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. The Canadian pension fund has also offloaded its 39% stake in Brussels Airport (BRU) to Flemish investment firm PMV.