Boeing’s SPEEA bargaining councils have recommended that members approve the company’s latest four-year contract offer as voting opens this week, in a move aimed at avoiding a strike by engineers and technical employees in the Puget Sound area. The current…
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised an order for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft in New York, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan present at the signing. The deal covers 100 firm 737-8 jets and options for 50 more, with…
Düsseldorf-based energy company Uniper has signed a long-term offtake agreement with US developer Arcadia eFuels for synthetic sustainable aviation fuel from the planned Endor project in Vordingborg, Denmark. The contract covers 40,000 tonnes a year for more than 10 years,…
Lufthansa is facing internal criticism over a stronger central steering model for Lufthansa Airlines and its sister carriers as the group expands its Matrix Next Level restructuring. Network planning, sales and the flight offering are increasingly being coordinated from the…
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire after Tigrayan forces reportedly took control of Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle on Wednesday. The state-owned carrier halted service immediately, cancelling the Mekelle-Addis Ababa rotation and cutting its only…
Eurowings diverted a Düsseldorf-Brindisi service back to Düsseldorf on Tuesday after smoke was reported shortly after take-off, with 144 passengers on board. The aircraft landed safely at Düsseldorf Airport, where fire and rescue teams mounted a large precautionary response and…
Heart Aerospace has unveiled a redesigned ES-36, a 36-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft, while JSX converted a 2023 letter of intent into a deposit-backed commitment for 50 aircraft plus 50 options. The deal also gives the US premium regional operator early…
Iberia has unveiled a special commemorative livery for its 100th anniversary, to be applied to one of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The design features a large red “100” over the airline’s standard white fuselage and was presented in Madrid as…
A Royal Air Force Hawk T2 advanced jet trainer crashed near RAF Valley in Anglesey, north Wales, shortly after take-off on Wednesday. Both pilots ejected and suffered minor injuries, while emergency services responded to the Pencarnisiog area near the base.…
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa used AAD 2026 in Pretoria to showcase civil and military maintenance work as it pointed to continued growth in African business aviation, supported by recent additions to the South African aircraft registry. The Lanseria-based MRO…
Garmin has received FAA supplemental type certification for an all-Garmin avionics retrofit on the original Cessna CitationJet, opening the way for a full cockpit modernisation programme for the earliest aircraft in the light-jet family. The upgrade replaces legacy systems with…
Australia’s Department of Defence has confirmed initial operational capability for the Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine, while also completing the 14-aircraft P-8A Poseidon fleet and bringing the first upgraded P-8A back to Australia. The development, centred…
Azerbaijan has suspended flights operated by Iranian airlines to the country after the latest US sanctions targeted Iran’s aviation sector. The restriction took effect on 22 September and affects service into Azerbaijani airports, while Azerbaijan Airlines’ own regional operations were…
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has faced an embarrassing signage error in its automated border-control area after a bilingual panel wrongly suggested Chinese travellers could use PARAFE, while the Chinese version omitted Switzerland and effectively turned Swiss citizens into Chinese…
Airbus has won a 25-year PARACOM cybersecurity contract from France’s Directorate General for Armament to supply secure gateways for networks used by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and Veterans’ Affairs. The work, awarded through Airbus Cybersecurity SAS, covers…
Qantas will launch the first scheduled non-stop commercial service between Sydney and New York in mid-2028, using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. Tickets are due to go on sale in August 2027, and the flight is expected to take about…
Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command scrambled fighter jets and put ground forces on standby after a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter briefly entered Polish airspace near Braniewo on Wednesday. The aircraft flew from Kaliningrad, penetrated up to about 300 metres into…
Tigrayan rebel forces have taken control of Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire immediately. Local and security sources confirmed the takeover on Wednesday,…
A Royal Air Force Hawk T2 crashed near RAF Valley on Anglesey, North Wales, on Wednesday after both crew members ejected under parachutes before impact. North Wales Police said the two pilots were being treated for what were thought to…
Iberia has unveiled plans for its 100th anniversary in 2027, including a commemorative livery for several aircraft, a major event at La Muñoza in Madrid and an airshow at Cuatro Vientos. The programme also includes a symbolic flight, IB100, while…
Icelandair’s aircraft mechanics ended their strike on Wednesday after beginning industrial action at 00:01, halting the immediate work stoppage that had disrupted flights from Keflavík Airport and other Icelandair operations. The walkout involved members of the Icelandic Aircraft Mechanics Association,…
Eutelsat has completed its first rail connectivity trial in Poland, testing OneWeb low-Earth orbit service on a live PKP Intercity long-distance train running between Kozłów, Warszawa and Tczew at speeds of up to 160 km The demonstration used the Kymeta…
Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two new sovereign AI algorithms on the Rafale fighter jet, moving controlled cockpit AI from concept into airborne trials on one of Europe’s most important combat aircraft programmes. One algorithm was developed by Dassault engineers and…
Heart Aerospace has unveiled its redesigned ES-36 hybrid-electric regional aircraft and secured a deposit-backed purchase agreement from JSX for 50 aircraft, with purchase rights for another 50. The Swedish developer has enlarged the programme from its earlier concept to a…
Airports Council International World recorded a global passenger total of 9.8 billion in 2025, the highest on record, while traffic growth eased sharply in the first half of 2026 to about 4.7 billion passengers, up just 0.6% year on year.…
Mexico’s air force has taken delivery of a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, extending a follow-on procurement that began with the country’s first aircraft order in January 2026. The new transport will widen Fuerza Aérea Mexicana tactical…
An Airborne Tactical Advantage Company Hawker Hunter Mk.58 crashed into the Pacific Ocean off California on Tuesday after reporting engine thrust loss during a training flight off the Monterey and San Luis Obispo coast. The pilot survived and was rescued…
TAP Air Portugal has marked the 80th anniversary of its first commercial route, Lisbon-Madrid, which began on 19 September 1946 with a Douglas DC-3 Dakota carrying 11 passengers. The airline commemorated the milestone over 19-21 September with symbolic activities at…
FACC has opened the expanded section of its plant in Jakovlje, near Zagreb, adding composite aircraft interior production at the site after investing about 36 million euros. The expansion triples the production area and lifts capacity at FACC’s largest manufacturing…
Air Astana remains on course to pursue US operations as Kazakhstan undergoes a Federal Aviation Administration safety assessment this week in a key step toward possible direct flights. The review runs until Friday and includes a technical visit to Air…
South Korea’s Air Force has taken delivery of its first production KF-21 Boramae fighter, with aircraft No. 001 handed over at Korea Aerospace Industries’ plant in Sacheon and flown on to Yecheon Air Base for initial service entry. Maj. Han…
Airports Council International World has reported that global airport passenger traffic reached about 4.7 billion in the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase of just 0.6% and a marked slowdown from 2025’s pace. The latest annual traffic data also…
Air traffic controllers’ unions at Brussels South Charleroi Airport have suspended their nightly strike with immediate effect, opening the way for mediation over a dispute on night-shift pay and allowances. The move should ease the risk of further overnight cancellations…
Condor will launch a new year-round Stockholm Arlanda–Frankfurt service on 13 May 2027, with two daily departures operated by Airbus A320-family aircraft. The route adds a direct link between Sweden and the airline’s Frankfurt hub, expanding access to Condor’s wider…
Air Nostrum will hold a cabin crew recruitment open day in Valencia on Monday, 28 September, as it looks to expand its TCP workforce. Interviews are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the NH Valencia Center hotel, with applicants required to…
European Flyers has unveiled a new brand identity centred on the slogan “High Performance Aviation Training” as it seeks to sharpen its positioning in pilot training and present a more unified offer to students, professionals and industry partners. The Spanish…
Germany’s aviation industry is again pressing for lower operating costs, with the BDF renewing its demand for further relief on state-imposed charges and fuel-related burdens. The call comes as airlines face persistently high kerosene prices and a cost base that…
Volotea has launched nonstop flights between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Florence, opening the first direct link between the German capital region and the Tuscan city. The route operates up to twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with an Airbus…
SR Technics has started maintenance support for selected CFM56 engines operated by Garuda Indonesia, with the work handled at its engine maintenance operations in Zurich. The assignment is aimed at supporting the Indonesian flag carrier’s fleet readiness, operational requirements and…
ProvenAir Technologies has launched a cloud-based Lease Management platform for aerospace asset owners, creating a single system to track portfolio assets and the lease economics attached to them. The software replaces spreadsheets and manual workflows widely used across the sector…
VSE Aviation has signed a two-year repair agreement with Jeju Air, South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier, expanding the airline’s component-maintenance support to a broader range of aircraft systems. The work will be carried out through VSE Aviation’s MRO facility in…
Malaysia Airlines has extended its Flight Hour Services maintenance agreement with Airbus for its A330ceo fleet, keeping the carrier’s long-running power-by-the-hour support in place. The deal, linked to MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore and handled from Kuala Lumpur, continues Airbus’ integrated…
The Royal Air Force is forming No. III Space Effects Squadron, the UK’s first unit dedicated to countering hostile activity in orbit. Unveiled at the UK Space Power Conference, the new squadron will help protect satellites used for navigation, communications…
Vereinigung Cockpit has criticised Lufthansa CityLine over a “Sozialplan Null” approach that would leave affected pilots without severance or a social plan as the subsidiary undergoes major operational change. The dispute adds another labour flashpoint inside the Lufthansa Group, where…
Edinburgh Airport has launched a £500 million, five-year investment programme to expand and modernise its terminal and campus, with work already under way on the first phase. The plan, backed by owners VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners, is the…
Textron Aviation has rolled out the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude from its Wichita, Kansas manufacturing facility, marking a production milestone for the midsize business jet on Tuesday. The company describes the Latitude as the world’s best-selling midsize business jet and…
TARMAC Aerosave has won approval from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation for the full Airbus A320 family, allowing the French maintenance specialist to work on India-registered aircraft at its Tarbes site and issue India-recognised return-to-service releases. The approval covers…
Airbus has secured a 25-year PARACOM cybersecurity contract from France’s Directorate General for Armament through its Airbus Cybersecurity SAS subsidiary. The deal covers cybersecurity gateways for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, spanning the study phase,…
Flughafen Dresden and Elbe Flugzeugwerke are jointly assessing future infrastructure needs at Dresden Airport, with extra parking and apron space for wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and A330 among the main priorities. The two sides also want to…
Airports Council International World has recorded a new high for global airport traffic, with 9.8 billion passengers handled in 2025 across 2,817 commercial airports. The total rose 3.7% from 2024, driven by a 6.1% increase in international traffic and a…