Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Airbus aircraft, comprising four A350-900 widebodies and six A321neos, as it begins diversifying its predominantly Boeing fleet. Signed in Dhaka, the agreement will support long-haul expansion towards North America, Europe…
ST Engineering has opened its fourth commercial airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Singapore at Changi Creek, within Changi Airport. The S$170 million site has four widebody aircraft bays and is expected to increase the company’s Singapore widebody MRO…
United Airlines and DISH have added TBS to the live-TV lineup on selected United aircraft fitted with Starlink-enabled seatback screens, giving passengers access to nearly every MLB postseason game, including the American League Championship Series, National League Championship Series and…
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche cannot return to Berlin as planned on 12 October after Houthi attacks closed Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. Reiche was in the Saudi capital for energy and economic conferences. The closure is also disrupting commercial…
Texel Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 converted freighter at Auckland Airport, expanding its New Zealand fleet to three aircraft and adding dedicated capacity for postal, logistics and charter operations. Named Florence, the former Virgin Australia aircraft was…
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has removed 41 McDonnell Douglas MD aircraft from operational service because of engine-related technical requirements and a shortage of replacement parts. The aircraft are operated by 12 Iranian airlines, including Ata Airlines, Kish Air and Zagros…
Air Astana is expanding its international network with new scheduled services from Kazakhstan to Salalah in Oman and Tokyo Narita in Japan. Almaty–Salalah flights will begin on 23 October 2026 and Astana–Salalah services on 24 October, both operating weekly with…
Royal Air Maroc has selected SpaceX’s Starlink to provide inflight Wi-Fi on 41 aircraft, positioning Morocco’s flag carrier to become the first African airline to offer the service onboard. Installation will begin progressively in early 2027, with free access planned…
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured 309 on 10 October, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation reported. The strike hit a complex containing Terminals 3 and 4, which handle domestic…
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 conducted a go-around at Los Angeles International Airport after touching down unusually far along the runway, leaving insufficient distance for a safe landing rollout. During the rejected landing on Saturday afternoon, the aircraft pitched up sharply…
KLM will proactively cancel selected flights from 26 October through early March after maintenance delays, damage repairs and longer-than-planned work left more aircraft unavailable than expected. The Dutch airline will retain additional intercontinental aircraft as operational reserves, trading some scheduled…
Avianca Flight AV042, an Airbus A320 travelling from Medellín, Colombia, to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, diverted to Miami early on 9 October after encountering unexpected turbulence. The aircraft landed safely at Miami International Airport at about 3:25…
An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured 309, Saudi civil aviation authorities reported, prompting the temporary suspension of operations at Saudi Arabia’s busiest airport. The casualties included Saudi and foreign nationals, while flights…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will use two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners provided by Norse Atlantic Airways under an ACMI agreement signed on 9 October 2026. Operations are expected to begin in early November on direct long-haul services linking multiple destinations in…
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked again on Saturday, forcing Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority to suspend operations and evacuate the facility. Several people were injured, with at least five reportedly receiving intensive-care treatment. Flights were halted, cancelled…
The UAE Attorney-General has alleged that the Omani co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 launched a premeditated terrorist plot to seize the Boeing passenger aircraft and crash it into the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The Dubai-Tel…
Fraport has entered the tender for a concession covering 22 state-owned regional airports in Greece, partnering with Delta Airport Investments. The package, offered as a single concession of approximately 40 years, includes popular island destinations such as Paros, Naxos and…
American Airlines, KLM and Royal Air Maroc have committed to new Starlink connectivity programmes covering more than 1,000 American mainline aircraft, KLM’s intercontinental fleet and 41 Royal Air Maroc aircraft. Installations are scheduled to begin in early 2027 at American…
The Paraguayan Air Force has received a Cessna 408 SkyCourier funded by Itaipu Binacional, becoming the first military operator of the Textron Aviation turboprop in South America. Formally handed over at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport on 5 October, the aircraft…
US Army soldiers operated Raytheon’s DeepFires launcher in an optionally manned configuration during Project Convergence Capstone 6 in the Mojave Desert, RTX reported. The vehicle can operate autonomously or be driven remotely, and soldiers navigated following vehicles across real terrain…
Virgin has agreed terms with Alstom covering 12 Avelia Stream high-speed trainsets and long-term maintenance for planned cross-Channel services from 2030. The fleet is intended to support up to 20 daily return services linking London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam,…
Icelandair will launch seasonal service between Keflavík International Airport and St Louis, Missouri, next summer and restore flights to Madrid, expanding its transatlantic network ahead of the airline’s 90th anniversary. St Louis flights are scheduled from 14 May to 24…
Lockheed Martin has unveiled PAC-3 Edge, its proposed interceptor for the US Army’s Future Interceptor programme, designed to counter advanced air, ballistic-missile, manoeuvring and hypersonic threats. The missile will build on the combat-proven PAC-3 MSE and is intended to deliver…
The Palm Springs Air Museum will open Walt Disney’s restored Grumman Gulfstream I to the general public through a limited series of evening tours, beginning on 17 October. The aircraft, known as “The Mouse” or “Mickey Mouse One”, has been…
The preowned business-jet market is tightening, with fewer sales and limited availability affecting aircraft models and categories differently. AircraftPost identifies Bombardier’s Global 7500 among the scarce models in 2026, while broader market activity remains supported by resilient demand for newer,…
The FAA has simplified the U.S. aeromedical-certification process for pilots diagnosed with sleep apnea, potentially reducing the documentation burden associated with maintaining or obtaining a medical certificate. The change, outlined in an AINsight update, affects pilots, aviation medical examiners and…
Skyband Systems is integrating Iridium’s PNT application-specific integrated circuit into its M100 line-replaceable unit for business and commercial aviation. The unit combines independent positioning and timing signals from Iridium’s low-Earth-orbit constellation with inertial sensing to detect GNSS jamming or spoofing,…
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and former Space Shuttle Commander Charlie Precourt will headline an invite-only National Business Aviation Association Newsmakers Luncheon at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas. The fireside chat, scheduled for noon on 19 October, will examine the future…
Bombardier, Dassault and Textron have committed to exhibit at EBAA Week, expanding the confirmed manufacturer presence at the European Business Aviation Association’s new event in Brussels. The three-day gathering will take place from 16 to 18 November 2026, bringing together…
PPG will invest $70 million to expand its aerospace transparencies operation in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting higher production of aircraft cockpit and passenger windows. The project includes leasing and fitting out a 112,000-square-foot facility for production-support functions, freeing space at the…
Worldwide business-jet accidents increased 24% in 2026, while fatalities fell 41%, according to Aviation International News. The figures cover business-jet operations globally and show a marked divergence between accident frequency and outcome severity: more events were recorded, but fewer people…
The National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence in Springfield, Ohio, will host the fifth annual National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum on 15 October. The event will bring together companies, researchers and other organisations working on advanced air mobility…
Ryanair has placed the first 29 new routes in its Summer 2027 schedule on sale, opening bookings through its website and app for services across Europe. The initial release includes links such as Alicante–Naples, Alicante–Tangier, Málaga–Norwich, Memmingen–Seville and Newcastle–Reus. The…
A Cessna Citation CJ1 business jet crashed during departure from Bedford County Airport in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, crossed the airport perimeter and entered a field before catching fire. The pilot and copilot escaped with non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to…
Dublin-based lessor Avolon has placed a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, comprising 35 A330-900 wide-body jets and 75 A320neo Family aircraft. The purchase is intended to support the long-term fleet requirements of its airline customers and forms part of…
Delta Air Lines has cut its full-year 2026 profit outlook after a sharp rise in fuel costs, even as travel demand and fares remain resilient. The Atlanta-based carrier now expects adjusted earnings of $5.10 to $5.60 per share, down from…
Brussels Airport is set to see around 140 flight cancellations on Friday as ground-handling staff at Alyzia join a nationwide strike and demonstration in Belgium. Brussels Airlines is the most affected carrier and is cancelling about 40% of its Friday…
Major U.S. airlines have begun trimming schedules and offering flexible rebooking as Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast, with disruptions building across airports in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Delta, United, American and Southwest are among the carriers giving passengers…
An airline association backed by Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM has taken legal action in Ireland against the Irish Aviation Authority over Ryanair’s compliance with EU ownership and control rules. The case, heard in the Irish High Court, could ultimately…
Operations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport were moving back toward normal on Friday after Houthi-linked attacks and earlier disruption halted and delayed flights across the Saudi capital’s main hub. Traffic was broadly recovering, but carriers including Etihad and flydubai…
African airlines are expanding traffic and capacity, but governments and regulators are still delaying the full rollout of the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market. SAATM, launched in 2018, now has 38 member states covering more than 80% of…
Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems has delivered the first Tamir interceptors produced at its Camden, Arkansas facility, beginning U.S. manufacturing of the Iron Dome missile used by Israel’s air defence system. The handover took place in East Camden, where company executives joined…
Airbus has secured a firm order from Avolon for 110 aircraft, split between 35 A330-900s and 75 A320neo Family jets. The Dublin-based lessor’s latest deal lifts its total A330-900 commitments to 114 aircraft and takes its A320 Family order book…
France plans to launch the second demonstration phase of its New Generation Fighter in 2027, with full development of the operational aircraft due to begin in 2029. The schedule, tied to the draft 2027 defence budget, keeps the programme moving…
AeroTime has outlined a sharply different leadership profile for airport chief executives in 2035, arguing that the top job will demand coalition-building, capital discipline and transformation expertise rather than mainly operational oversight. The analysis places ecosystem leadership, geopolitical intelligence, investor-grade…
Delta Air Lines has lowered its full-year 2026 profit outlook after a sharp rise in fuel costs offset resilient demand and strong revenue in the September quarter. The Atlanta-based carrier now expects adjusted earnings per share of $5.10 to $5.60,…
Avolon has placed firm orders for 250 new-technology aircraft with Airbus and Boeing, adding 140 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 110 Airbus aircraft to its backlog. The deal lifts the lessor’s total firm aircraft commitments to 749 units and includes…
ST Engineering has opened a new airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Changi Creek in Singapore, expanding its widebody servicing capacity by 40% when fully operational. The S$170 million complex is the company’s fourth airframe MRO facility in Singapore…
Etihad Airways Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer Arik De has left the Abu Dhabi carrier with immediate effect, leaving one of its most senior commercial roles vacant. De confirmed his departure in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, while Etihad had…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened the door on Thursday to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP, the sixth-generation fighter effort led by the UK, Italy and Japan. He raised the prospect during a press conference in…