This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most

This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most

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10. Avolon Commits to 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10s in Landmark Lessor Order

 

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Avolon has finalized a commitment for 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, marking the largest MAX order ever placed by a leasing company.

 

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9. British Airways Returns to Dubai After Eight-Month Pause Tied to Iran Conflict

 

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British Airways resumes London to Dubai flights after an eight-month suspension prompted by regional tensions and Iran-related airspace concerns.

 

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8. Five Major Airlines Face Fresh Lawsuit Over Alleged Secret Fare Data Sharing Scheme

 

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American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska Airlines face accusations of using a data clearinghouse to coordinate fares and inflate ticket prices.

 

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7. JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees for Third Time in a Year as Fuel Costs Climb

 

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JetBlue has increased checked bag fees again, pushing the cost to check a bag up 43% in two years. Here's what travelers need to know.

 

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6. FAA Orders Fuel Tank Inspections on 60 US Boeing 787s Over Lightning Ignition Risk

 

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The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 60 US-registered Boeing 787s to address a fuel tank ignition hazard tied to lightning strikes.

 

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5. Exclusive: Thrive Aviation CEO Details New HondaJet Fractional Program Launching in 2027

 

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In an interview with AeroXplorer, Thrive Aviation CEO Curtis Edenfield explains why Thrive chose a HondaJet and a Challenger, how its existing fleet will support the launch, and what must happen behind the scenes before fractional operations can ramp up.

 

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4. Ryanair Locked in Fuel at $77 a Barrel. Now Its Rivals Face the Price Shock

 

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Ryanair locked in much of its jet fuel at lower prices before the 2026 Iran conflict sent fuel costs soaring. With jet fuel prices more than doubling year over year, the airline has a cost advantage over rivals such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. But its hedges expire in 2027, raising questions about future ticket prices, airline profitability and the next fuel-cost shock.

 

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3. Exclusive: Inside Lufthansa Technik's Touchscreen Tray Table

 

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Lufthansa Technik, F/LIST, and Pilatus unveiled their “nice” intelligent cabin divider at NBAA-BACE last week. During a hands-on demonstration, AeroXplorer explored another application of the technology: a tray table that doubles as an entertainment screen, cabin controller, and potential workspace.

 

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2. NTSB Recovers Learjet 60 Elevator Miles From Florida Crash Site, Pointing to In-Flight Breakup

 

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Investigators found a Learjet 60 elevator miles from the main wreckage of a fatal Florida crash, suggesting the aircraft broke apart in flight.

 

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1. Nine Killed as Learjet 60 Crashes in Palm Beach County, Florida

 

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A Learjet 60 crashed and burst into flames in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing nine people on board, according to authorities.

 

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