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aviation1 day ago•10 min saved

Delta CEO Bastian Disputes Musk Feud, Cites Commercial Reasons for Choosing Amazon Leo

Delta CEO Ed Bastian publicly denied that his decision to reject SpaceX Starlink was driven by personal animosity toward Elon Musk, stating instead that the choice was based on commercial terms and customer access. While Musk has threatened Bastian's job and criticized the airline, Bastian emphasized that Delta is pursuing Amazon's Leo satellite service for its lower cost and integrated retail features, despite a delayed rollout until 2028.

via Live and Let's Fly|

#amazon-leo #aviation #delta-air-lines

business2 days ago•2 min saved

Delta cuts 2026 profit forecast by 25% as fuel costs surge $6 billion

Delta Air Lines reported record September quarter revenue but slashed its full-year 2026 profit outlook due to a $6 billion increase in fuel costs. The carrier expects adjusted earnings per share between $5.10 and $5.60, down from a July forecast of $6.50 to $7.50. Despite the cut, CEO Ed Bastian noted strong demand, with 60% of fourth-quarter flights already booked and premium seat revenue up 18%.

via Delta|

#aviation #business #delta-air-lines

business2 days ago•20 min saved

Delta Q3 Earnings Miss as Fuel Costs Surge 62% Amid Iran Conflict

Delta Air Lines missed third-quarter earnings estimates and slashed its 2026 profit outlook due to a 62% surge in fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. While premium segment growth and strong demand helped cushion the blow, the airline now expects full-year adjusted EPS of $5.10-$5.60, down from a prior range of $6.50-$7.50, and free cash flow of $2.5 billion. CEO Ed Bastian emphasized that fares are rising to offset the $6 billion increase in annual fuel expenses, though the company faces competitive pressure from rivals offering superior in-flight connectivity.

via Yahoo Finance|

#aviation #business #delta-air-lines

business2 days ago•2 min saved

Delta Q3 Earnings Miss as Fuel Costs Soar, Cutting 2026 Profit Outlook

Delta Air Lines reported its first earnings miss in two years for Q3 2026, with adjusted EPS of $1.72 versus the expected $1.75. The company slashed its full-year 2026 profit forecast to $5.10-$5.60 per share, down from $6.50-$7.50, citing a $6 billion increase in fuel costs. CEO Ed Bastian noted that demand remains strong despite higher fares, with Q4 revenue projected to grow 20% year-over-year.

via CNBC|

#aviation #business #delta-air-lines

accidents-and-safety4 days ago

Fatal Crash of Home-Built Van's RV-7A Kills Two Near Petaluma Airport

Two people died when a home-built Van's RV-7A aircraft crashed into a field near Petaluma Municipal Airport on Wednesday morning. The plane took off around 10:45 a.m. and went down adjacent to the Rooster Run Golf Course, where it was found fully engulfed in flames. The FAA and NTSB have assumed investigative authority, and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.

via CBS News|

#accidents-and-safety #aviation #california

aviation4 days ago•3 min saved

Delta A350 clips parked Air Canada jet at LAX, causing delays but no injuries

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 collided with a parked Air Canada Boeing 777 on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport on October 6. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. when the Delta aircraft, en route to Haneda, Japan, clipped the horizontal stabilizer of the Air Canada plane, which was being towed to its gate. No injuries were reported among the 275 passengers and 15 crew members on the Delta flight. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the event, and both airlines are inspecting the aircraft for damage. The collision caused minor delays at the airport, though specific operational impacts remain limited in current reporting.

via Los Angeles Times|

#air-canada #aviation #delta-air-lines

aviation5 days ago•76 min saved

BA295 Chicago Flight Executes Emergency Return to Heathrow After Rapid Descent

British Airways flight BA295, a Boeing 777-200ER bound for Chicago, made an emergency return to London Heathrow on October 5 after a rapid descent of approximately 28,000 feet over Ireland. The aircraft dropped from 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet within seven minutes, triggering oxygen mask deployment and a 7700 emergency squawk. After circling the Bristol Channel for four hours to burn fuel, the plane landed safely at 5:00 p.m. All passengers disembarked normally, and British Airways is assisting with rebooking.

via AOL.com|

#aviation #boeing-777 #british-airways

travel5 days ago•27 min saved

British Airways Rolls Out New First Class Amenities and Dining Across Fleet

British Airways has launched a comprehensive overhaul of its First Class soft product, including new amenities, bedding, and a customizable dining concept, effective immediately across its long-haul fleet. Simultaneously, the airline unveiled a massive retrofit for its A380s, featuring new seats in all cabins and the world's largest business class cabin. While the soft product updates are incremental, the A380 transformation represents a significant multi-billion pound investment in customer experience.

via One Mile at a Time|

#a380-retrofit #aviation #british-airways

travel6 days ago

United Airlines Diverts Transatlantic Flight to Portland Due to Fuel Shortage

A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 diverted from its transatlantic route to Washington Dulles, landing at Portland International Jetport on October 5 to refuel after encountering stronger-than-expected headwinds. The aircraft remained on the ground for just over an hour while crews added 5,000 gallons of fuel, marking a rare international arrival at the airport since 2013.

via WMTW|

#aviation #flight-diversion #maine

aviation6 days ago

British Airways 777 Diverts to Heathrow After 28,000-Foot Descent Over Ireland

British Airways Flight BA295, a Boeing 777-200ER traveling from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, declared an emergency over Ireland on October 5, 2026. Approximately one hour after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a rapid descent from 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet, triggering a squawk 7700 general emergency code. The crew diverted the plane back to Heathrow, where it landed after burning off fuel to reduce weight. British Airways subsequently cancelled the flight, and the specific cause of the emergency remains undisclosed, though such descents often indicate cabin depressurization.

via airlive|

#aviation #british-airways #cabin-depressurization

world6 days ago•6 min saved

US Coast Guard ends search for missing medical jet, six presumed dead

The US Coast Guard has suspended its search for a medical transport aircraft that went missing off the coast of Massachusetts, declaring all six people on board presumed dead. The Gulfstream G-100, operated by Canadian company Latitude Air Ambulance, lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston. A debris field was located off Nantucket, and the operator confirmed the deaths of four crew members and two passengers.

via BBC|

#aviation #bermuda #canada

world7 days ago

Latitude Air Ambulance declares six presumed dead after Coast Guard halts search for missing Bermuda-Boston jet

The US Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing medical evacuation aircraft on Sunday evening, following the discovery of debris off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Gulfstream G-100, operated by Canadian firm Latitude Air Ambulance, vanished early Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board. Latitude has since declared the four crew members and two passengers presumed dead. The plane lost contact after reporting electrical failures and a rapid descent, prompting a multi-day search that covered thousands of square miles. No survivors were found, and next of kin have been notified.

via The Guardian|

#aviation #bermuda #latitude-air-ambulance

aviation7 days ago•12 min saved

FAA clears 737 Max software bug, but U.S. carriers stick with older, flawed versions

The FAA has determined that a vertical navigation glitch in the latest 737 Max flight management software is not a safety risk, clearing the path for the 737 Max 10 certification. However, major U.S. airlines continue to avoid the new software versions due to a history of other bugs, preferring older, less problematic updates despite their own known issues.

via The Air Current|

#airlines #aviation #boeing-737-max

world8 days ago•5 min saved

Debris Confirmed from Missing Medical Jet Off Nantucket as Search Continues

US authorities have confirmed finding debris from a Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft that went missing with six people on board while flying from Bermuda to Boston. The plane lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday morning, and the US Coast Guard is continuing a multi-asset search off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Next of kin for the four Canadian and two Bermudian individuals on board have been notified, and a further update is expected on Sunday.

via BBC|

#aviation #bermuda #massachusetts

news8 days ago•1 min saved

Coast Guard locates debris from missing medical jet off Nantucket, search continues

The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed finding debris from a missing medical evacuation aircraft off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Gulfstream G-100, operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board. Search operations are ongoing, with next of kin notified and a press conference scheduled for Sunday.

via CBS News|

#aviation #bermuda #coast-guard