Daily Aviation Brief

Korean Air is to shift its focus toward overseas and transit demand in a bid to counter geopolitical volatility impacting fuel prices and exchange rates. Fluctuating oil prices have hit their highest levels for three and half years since the start of the Iran conflict at the end of February, while the Korean Won has… The post Korean eyes international demand after currency hit first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Boeing Delivery Cadence Approaching Pre-Downturn Levels Boeing’s deliveries dipped as projected in March as 737 MAX movements slowed because of a production issue. natalia.pelayo… Tue, 04/14/2026 - 15:34 Author Sean Broderick Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

Airbus has presented a teaser of its vision for next-generation first-class experiences for its A350-1000, through further development of its cabin product. Given the demand for premium accommodation, the airframer is adapting the interior of its largest twinjet to allow a larger first-class cabin – a measure which, it says, is “fitting for a flagship”.… The post Airbus shows off exclusive double suite as A350-1000 first-class concept first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Amazon To Buy Globalstar For $11.6B To Boost LEO Satellite System Amazon has agreed to acquire Globalstar following rival SpaceX’s purchase of EchoStar spectrum in the intensifying battle to offer LEO broadband services. guy.ferneyhoug… Tue, 04/14/2026 - 13:39 Author Robert Wall Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Commercial Space

Qantas Group is scaling back planned domestic capacity expansion by five percentage points in the April-June quarter and shifting more flights to Europe in response to rising fuel costs sparked by the Iran conflict. The Australian airline group had originally expected to lift domestic capacity year-on-year 4% in the three months to June, the fourth… The post Qantas cuts domestic capacity as part of rising fuel costs response first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Asia-Pacific Airports Monitor Fuel Supply Risks Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are maintaining a cautious stance on potential fuel supply disruptions, according to ACI Asia-Pacific. cory.hitt@avia… Tue, 04/14/2026 - 09:14 Author David Casey Content source Routes Aviation Daily Primary Category Airports & Networks

Etihad Expands China Network With Five New Mainland Routes Etihad Airways is quintupling its mainland China network. natalia.pelayo… Mon, 04/13/2026 - 18:30 Author Chen Chuanren Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airports & Networks

ICAO Issues Mental Health Guidance For Conflict Zone Operations ICAO has warned that the mental health risks for aviation staff in conflict zones are “foreseeable, cumulative, and safety-critical." natalia.pelayo… Mon, 04/13/2026 - 12:56 Author Victoria Moores Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation