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Joby Aviation JOBY Buy Case Built on 2027 Commercial Launch Not 2026 Revenue as Production Capacity Expands

SeekingAlpha analysis recommends buying Joby Aviation on a long-term horizon, with the investment thesis centred on 2027 commercial air taxi launch potential rather than current 2026 revenue.

May 31, 2026

United CEO Kirby Confirms Approaching American Airlines for Merger Amid Antitrust Doubts

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed approaching American Airlines about a potential merger, while expressing harsh skepticism about the likelihood of approval

May 29, 2026

Akasa Air Emergency Landing at Lucknow After Aircraft Runs Short on Fuel Mid-Flight

An Akasa Air aircraft made an emergency landing at Lucknow Airport after running critically short on fuel mid-flight

May 29, 2026

Air India Cuts June-July Domestic Capacity 25% as Iran War Fuels Jet Fuel Price Surge

Air India is slashing domestic flight capacity by roughly a quarter across June and July 2026 as jet fuel prices surge on Iran war energy volatility.

May 28, 2026

Air India Crash Investigation to Yield Only Interim Report After One Year, Examining Primary Causes

Indian aviation authorities may release only an interim report — rather than a final investigation — on the approximate one-year anniversary of the deadly Air India crash, focusing on possible primary causes and contributing factors.

May 26, 2026

India to Release More Comprehensive Interim Report on Air India Crash Ahead of Anniversary

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will release a comprehensive interim report — more detailed than the preliminary report from last July — as the first anniversary of the Air India crash approaches

May 26, 2026

Indian Markets Surge in Early Trade as Crude Oil Drops Below $100, Boosting Broad Sector Sentiment

Indian stock markets surged in early trade as crude oil dipped below $100 per barrel

May 25, 2026

Webjet Shares Down 10% Last Week: Is the Australian Travel Stock Now a Buy?

Webjet shares fell approximately 10% over the past week, triggering a fresh valuation assessment from analysts

May 24, 2026

India Issues Official Travel Warning for Congo and Uganda After WHO Ebola Emergency

India's government has officially advised citizens against traveling to Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following the WHO PHEIC declaration for the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak.

May 24, 2026

WHO Declares Ebola Bundibugyo Strain Global Emergency; India Reports Zero Cases

WHO has declared the Ebola Bundibugyo virus strain a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, its highest global alert level.

May 24, 2026

Marathon Halves Copa Holdings Stake Despite Panama Hub Advantage Remaining Structurally Intact

Marathon Asset Management halved its Copa Holdings stake, selling 23,765 shares worth an estimated $3.12 million based on quarterly average pricing

May 24, 2026

Allegiant Travel Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, Expanding Low-Cost Network

Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) has successfully completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, expanding its low-cost carrier network and route coverage across the United States

May 24, 2026

Another Airline Files for Bankruptcy as US-Iran Oil Crisis Enters Third Month and Fuel Costs Mount

Another mid-size airline has filed for bankruptcy protection and cancelled all flights as the oil crisis from the US strike on Iran, now in its third month, continues to devastate aviation economics

May 24, 2026

🇨🇳 China

Hong Kong International Airport's Revamped Terminal 2 to Boost Aviation Hub Status

The revamped Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport is set to open its departure concourse at the end of 2027, according to the Airport Authority.

May 23, 2026

Australia's Agave Industry Eyes Tequila Production and Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Australia's emerging agave industry is drawing interest from distillers, farmers, and scientists as the crop gains traction for spirits and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.

May 23, 2026

French Court Finds Air France and Airbus Guilty in AF447 Crash Killing 228; Both to Appeal

A French court found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 AF447 Atlantic Ocean crash that killed all 228 people on board

May 23, 2026

Magnicharters Files Bankruptcy and Cancels All Flights as Budget Airline Failures Widen

Mexican low-cost carrier Magnicharters filed for bankruptcy protection and cancelled all flights amid widening aviation sector stress in 2026

May 23, 2026

Air India Bengaluru-Delhi Flight Declares Emergency After Engine Fire Alert

Air India flight AI2802 from Bengaluru declared a full emergency at Delhi airport after an engine fire alert triggered during approach.

May 22, 2026

🌐 Global

Iran War Jet Fuel Surge Vindicates Airlines That Maintained Fuel Hedging Programs

Airlines that maintained fuel hedging programs before the Iran war are seeing significant financial benefits as jet fuel costs have surged dramatically since hostilities began

May 22, 2026

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Air France AF447 Guilty Verdict Sparks Mixed Reactions; Both Companies to Appeal

A Paris appeals court found Air France and Airbus guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 AF447 crash, France's worst aviation disaster killing 228 people

May 22, 2026

🌐 Global

French Appeals Court Finds Airbus and Air France Guilty in AF447 Crash

A French appeals court overturned a prior ruling and found Airbus and Air France guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 AF447 crash that killed all 228 aboard

May 22, 2026

Airbus and Air France Found Guilty of Manslaughter in 2009 AF447 Crash That Killed 228

A French court found Airbus and Air France guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the 2009 crash of Flight AF447 into the South Atlantic, which killed all 228 people aboard

May 22, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Airbus and Air France Guilty of Corporate Manslaughter for 2009 Paris Crash — The Guardian

Airbus and Air France were found guilty of corporate manslaughter by a Paris court for the 2009 crash that killed 228, creating financial and reputational overhang for both companies.

May 21, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

Paris Court Convicts Airbus and Air France of Corporate Manslaughter in 2009 Crash

Airbus and Air France were found guilty of corporate manslaughter by a Paris appeals court for the 2009 Rio-Paris crash, with implications for global aviation liability frameworks.

May 21, 2026

🇨🇳 China

Airbus and Air France Found Guilty of Corporate Manslaughter Over 2009 Rio-Paris Crash

A Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter for the 2009 crash that killed 228, with potential implications for aviation liability and insurance.

May 21, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

French Court Convicts Airbus and Air France of Manslaughter in 2009 Flight 447 Crash, Overturning Acquittal

A French court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Air France Flight 447, overturning a 2023 acquittal of both companies

May 21, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Nvidia AI Beat Surges Asian Tech While EasyJet Flags £25M Iran War Fuel Cost Shock

Nvidia beat Wall Street expectations on AI chip demand driving a surge in Asian tech stocks, with the semiconductor supply-chain rally cascading across Asian markets

May 21, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

UAE Eid Al Adha Travel Demand to India, Pakistan, Egypt Surges 51%

Travel bookings from the UAE for Eid Al Adha to top destinations India, Pakistan, and Egypt surged by 51%, reflecting strong diaspora-driven seasonal demand.

May 21, 2026