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Pixar’s ‘Elio’ is emblematic of a bigger headwind for Hollywood
A still from Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Elio.” Disney Disney’s Pixar animation studio had its worst opening ever over the weekend — and its problems aren’t unique. “Elio,” the story of a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the universe, tallied just $21 million in ticket sales during its first […]
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Airport lounges, Europe and premium class are on the table, Southwest CEO says
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX8 departs from San Diego International Airport to Chicago on March 4, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images ARLINGTON, Texas — Southwest Airlines is considering airport lounges, more premium seating and even long-haul international flights to win over high-spending customers, CEO Bob […]
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Airlines divert, cancel more Middle East flights after Iran attacks U.S. military base
Airspace over the Middle East on Monday afternoon EDT, according to FlightRadar24. Courtesy: Flightradar24 Airlines diverted more flights in the Middle East on Monday after Iran’s armed forces said the country launched a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, exacerbating the region’s military conflict. At least six commercial aircraft turned around near […]
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Air India to cut international flights on widebody aircraft by 15%
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Air India said on Wednesday it will cut international operations on its widebody aircraft by 15% for the next few weeks, citing ongoing safety inspections and operational disruptions following last week’s deadly crash of one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Authorities continue to investigate the crash of […]
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JetBlue to cut more flights, other costs with break-even 2025 ‘unlikely’ due to weaker travel demand
A JetBlue Airways Airbus A321-231 taxis at San Diego International Airport on March 4, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images JetBlue Airways CEO Joanna Geraghty told staff that the carrier is implementing a host of new cost cuts as softer-than-expected travel demand is making break-even operating margins this year unlikely. “We’re […]
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Boeing Dreamliner crash, military escalations darken mood at Paris Air Show
The Boeing 787-9 civil jet airplane of Vietnam Airlines performs its flight display at the 51st Paris International Airshow in Le Bourget near Paris, France. (Photo by: aviation-images.com/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) aviation-images.com | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Kelly Ortberg’s first Paris Air Show as Boeing CEO was set to be relatively […]
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Airlines divert, cancel flights after Israel’s strike on Iran closes airspace in Middle East
Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Flight map of the Middle East after Israel airstrikes on Iran at 12:25 UTC on June 13th, 2025. FlightRadar24 Airlines around the world canceled flights to Israel and were skirting a large swath of airspace in the Middle East on Friday after Israel’s overnight missile strike on Iran. Iran later […]
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Air India crash: What to know about the first fatal Boeing Dreamliner tragedy
A view shows the wreckage of an Air India aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, which crashed during take-off from an airport in Ahmedabad, India June 12, 2025. Adnan Abidi | Reuters An Air India plane that was bound for London and carrying 242 people crashed seconds after takeoff in western India on Thursday, killing […]
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Boeing airplane orders rise to highest level since late 2023 ahead of Paris Air Show
Boeing 737 aircraft fuselages are pictured at the company’s Renton factory in Renton, Washington, on April 15, 2025. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Boeing‘s gross orders for new airplanes hit 303 last month, the most since December 2023, as the company makes strides against its rival Airbus and works to stabilize production of […]
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Trump wants to bring manufacturing jobs back. The aviation industry can’t hire fast enough
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — President Donald Trump has said he wants to bolster manufacturing jobs and other technical employment in the United States. But in the aviation industry, finding skilled workers to make airplanes and engines — and maintaining those jobs for years to come — has been a struggle. The average age of a certified […]
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