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The airline says such a deal would erode competition and raise antitrust concerns. American Airlines has made clear it has no interest in merging with United Airlines, dismissing an idea floated recently by United’s chief executive Scott Kirby. “American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines,”… The post American Airlines rejects idea of merger with United first appeared on FlightGlobal.

A confluence of fuel price shocks and longstanding profitability issues is putting intense financial pressure on the New York-based leisure carrier. JetBlue Airways has reached an agreement with affiliates of aircraft lessor Sky Leasing to secure up to $500 million in financing secured by the airline’s jets. The New York-based carrier disclosed the financial arrangement… The post JetBlue secures $500m of financing by offering 22 Airbus jets as collateral first appeared on FlightGlobal.

P&W insists the Advantage will address some of the durability problems affecting earlier-generation GTFs Europe’s aviation regulator has certificated Airbus A320neo-family jets powered by Pratt & Whitney’s new GTF Advantage PW1100G turbofans, an engine the manufacturer says burns less fuel and is more durable than prior variants. P&W disclosed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s… The post EASA certifies A320neo with GTF Advantage, clearing path to service entry first appeared on FlightGlobal.

IATA Warns Of Fuel Shortage Effect On European Flights ‘By End of May’ IATA's Willie Walsh described a recent International Energy Association assessment of the fuel situation as “sobering.” natalia.pelayo… Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:44 Author Helen Massy-Beresford Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

El Al Accelerates Growth Strategy By Adding More 787s Israel's El Al will exercise its options for six 787-9s and expand its agreement with Boeing to include additional options to acquire up to six more 787s. natalia.pelayo… Fri, 04/17/2026 - 13:20 Author Kurt Hofmann Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors