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IndiGo's next chapter: Rahul Bhatia backs Willie Walsh to lead expansion

IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said incoming CEO Willie Walsh is motivated to make a lasting impact at the airline and will be instrumental in its international expansion. Walsh, who takes charge on August 3 after stepping down as IATA chief, brings experience across low-cost and full-service airlines as IndiGo…

The Economic Times

Thousands of retired aircraft parked in desert boneyards could become a source of recoverable electronics and high-value spare parts

Hundreds of commercial aircraft retire annually, often stored in desert climates. These retired planes hold substantial recoverable value, exceeding scrap metal prices. Engines and avionics are particularly valuable components for reuse. Up to ninety percent of aircraft parts can be reused or recycled effectively. Future retirements will continue, presenting ongoing…

The Times of India

Trump's New Palm Beach Airport Will Mark Your Boarding Pass 'DJT' Instead Of 'PBI'

Palm Beach Airport is renamed President Donald J. Trump International, marking the first time a sitting US president's name is used for a major airport.

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Planned tourism fee hits another snag

The government’s plan to collect a tourism fee of at least 300 baht through airlines is not feasible because of limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.

Bangkok Post

No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s international airport

Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched a new biometric service that uses facial recognition for passengers to have a paperless departure in Doha.

Euronews

EU rejects suspending biometric border controls despite 20 ‘difficult spots’

Officials admit new post-Brexit EES system is ‘not perfect’, as airports and airlines voice fears over delays

The Guardian - UK

Trade group: Jet fuel prices likely to remain elevated

Despite optimism around the US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, it will take time for jet fuel prices to return to pre-crisis levels and airfares could remain high for longer than passengers expect, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Bangkok Post

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EES at a 'critical point': Europe's aviation sector urges EU to show more flexibility

In an open letter, Europe's airports, airlines and aviation bodies have urged the European Commission to temporarily suspend the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) during peak periods, warning that border delays of up to five hours are disrupting passengers, flights and tourism.

Euronews

Rome airports threaten to suspend new EU passport system to avoid summer ‘disaster’

Airports CEO says letting non-EU passengers skip entry-exit system would be only way to avoid peak season travel chaos

The Guardian - UK

EU energy ministers eye jet fuel reserves as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens supply

With the peak summer season drawing near, EU energy ministers are wary that jet fuel supply may be further strained, even as analysts see "sharp movement" towards greater jet fuel production within European refineries.

Euronews

‘Save a life, not a bag’: Airlines could lock overhead bins over evacuation safety concerns

The IATA has launched a campaign encouraging passengers to leave baggage behind as every second counts during an emergency situation.

Euronews

Overhead compartments could be locked during flights after passengers put lives at risk

The International Air Transport Association has launched a ‘save a life, not a bag’ passenger safety campaign

The Independent UK

FLYR and Res2 Partner to Accelerate Order-Based Delivery

SAN FRANCISCO, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLYR, the Offer & Order platform for airlines, today announced a strategic partnership with Res2, the company behind iPort, a modern airport delivery management system deployed at more than 500 airports worldwide. Together, the two companies are investing to accelerate the deployment…

AAP

Airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill as flights cancelled worldwide

Jet fuel prices are expected to be 70 per cent higher year on year in 2026

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Air passengers ‘risking lives by grabbing bags and filming in emergencies’

Fines may be needed to deter travellers from retrieving hand luggage, says official from airlines body Iata

Bangkok Post

China's C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet

China's massive civil aviation fleet is ageing faster than planes are being replaced, threatening to saddle airlines with higher costs, but orders for home-grown C919 jets could help stem the tide, according to the head of north Asia for the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

The Economic Times

US carriers spent $6. 5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

Airlines are facing a fuel price shock. U.S. carriers spent over six billion dollars on jet fuel in April, a significant jump from last year. This surge in energy costs is impacting global airline profits. Industry experts predict profits could be cut almost in half by 2026. Airlines are responding…

The Independent UK

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April

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Fortune

The global airline industry’s profits could be cut in half as it braces for its worst year since the pandemic

Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is adding $100 billion to airlines' collective fuel bill this year.

International Business Times

Airline Profits to Plunge By Half in 2026 as Fuel Costs Surge by $100 Billion: Report

Airlines worldwide are now expected to generate a combined net profit of $23 billion in 2026, down sharply from the $45 billion earned in 2025 as jet fuel costs remain elevated.

The Economic Times

Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief Economist

Airlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel prices are projected to surge significantly by 2026. Passenger ticket revenues are expected to climb, outpacing demand growth. Airlines typically pass on half of fuel cost increases to…

Euronews

The jet fuel shock wipes out half of the global airline industry's expected profits

Revenues are forecast to rise strongly and passenger traffic to hit new records, yet the global airline industry is seeing profits squeezed by an Iran war-driven jet fuel price shock, according to the industry's latest outlook.

The Independent UK

British travellers told to prepare for six-hour airport queues due to EU entry-exit checks

‘Aviation is being treated as a political football’, said Iata vice president

The Guardian - UK

Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely

Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now needed

The Guardian - UK

Air fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill this year

Iata summit in Brazil hears top executives say although jet fuel shortages are unlikely, industry-wide profits will halve

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