Jamie Freed

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Reuters chief correspondent for Asia aviation and defense procurement.

Jet Fuel Price Spikes Strain Airlines; Hedging Gaps Persist
SocialJun 3, 2026

Jet Fuel Price Spikes Strain Airlines; Hedging Gaps Persist

Many airlines hit hard by jet fuel price swings, not all can hedge, IATA says https://t.co/PyF3k3TnFC

By Jamie Freed
NTSB Examines Cracked Component in Kentucky Cargo Crash
SocialMay 19, 2026

NTSB Examines Cracked Component in Kentucky Cargo Crash

NTSB reviews reports of cracks in key part in hearing on fatal Kentucky cargo crash https://t.co/Td3QgvpTuv

By Jamie Freed
India to Oversee Boeing Fuel‑switch Test After London Incident
SocialMay 19, 2026

India to Oversee Boeing Fuel‑switch Test After London Incident

Exclusive: India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents show https://t.co/ZI3Dt1czph via @adityakalra @abhijithg4

By Jamie Freed
India's Air India Crash Probe Near Completion, Report Due Soon
SocialMay 8, 2026

India's Air India Crash Probe Near Completion, Report Due Soon

Indian minister says probe into Air India Dreamliner crash is in final stage, report due in a month https://t.co/zQd7wnPaDz

By Jamie Freed
Air India CEO Hunt Narrows to Two Candidates
SocialMay 2, 2026

Air India CEO Hunt Narrows to Two Candidates

Air India CEO search narrows to Singapore Air exec Kannan and insider Aggarwal, sources say https://t.co/JZLLPXt6OH

By Jamie Freed
Fuel Costs and Cancellations Keep Chinese Homebound This May
SocialApr 29, 2026

Fuel Costs and Cancellations Keep Chinese Homebound This May

Flight cancellations and high fuel prices help keep Chinese close to home for May holidays https://t.co/2okf9GiDJO

By Jamie Freed
Runway Safety System Failed to Activate Before Fatal Collision
SocialApr 24, 2026

Runway Safety System Failed to Activate Before Fatal Collision

NTSB says runway safety system did not activate before fatal Air Canada Express collision https://t.co/6amoUruiSy

By Jamie Freed
United May Raise Fares up to 20% Due to Fuel Surge
SocialApr 22, 2026

United May Raise Fares up to 20% Due to Fuel Surge

United Airlines says fares may need to rise up to 20% to offset fuel surge https://t.co/iu9q0t5385

By Jamie Freed
DHL Sees European Jet Fuel Through June, Asia Uncertain
SocialApr 21, 2026

DHL Sees European Jet Fuel Through June, Asia Uncertain

DHL expects jet fuel supplies into June for Europe, but has doubts over Asia https://t.co/kxr0837JmW

By Jamie Freed
Iran Conflict Forces Lufthansa, Nigerian Airlines to Halt Flights
SocialApr 16, 2026

Iran Conflict Forces Lufthansa, Nigerian Airlines to Halt Flights

Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show https://t.co/FeDiVpr1tN

By Jamie Freed
Boeing Adds 100+ Workers Weekly to Ramp Production
SocialApr 16, 2026

Boeing Adds 100+ Workers Weekly to Ramp Production

Boeing hiring more than 100 factory workers a week to boost output, replace retirees https://t.co/vAInvCnHXf

By Jamie Freed
EasyJet Predicts Larger H1 Loss Amid Middle East Conflict
SocialApr 16, 2026

EasyJet Predicts Larger H1 Loss Amid Middle East Conflict

EasyJet warns of bigger first-half loss, lower bookings as Middle East war upends business https://t.co/FeDiVpr1tN

By Jamie Freed
United CEO Brings Merger Grudge Match to White House
SocialApr 14, 2026

United CEO Brings Merger Grudge Match to White House

United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch - “It’s a grudge match to some degree. Robert Isom versus Scott Kirby in the schoolyard after school — brass knuckles." https://t.co/gDjJ6ACVwQ

By Jamie Freed
Pilots Fear Retaliation After Refusing Middle East Flights
SocialApr 10, 2026

Pilots Fear Retaliation After Refusing Middle East Flights

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says https://t.co/swrPhjoFwK

By Jamie Freed