Flights at Catania Airport in Sicily were suspended again on Wednesday after volcanic ash from Mount Etna disrupted operations, with take-offs and landings halted until 11:00 local time. The airport operator SAC closed airspace sector B3, following earlier restrictions in…
Lockheed Martin, Verizon, NVIDIA, Keysight Technologies, ODC and Astris AI have demonstrated NetSense, an airspace-awareness system designed to detect, identify and track unmanned aircraft using commercial technology and existing 5G infrastructure in the Miami area. The live trial took place…
German investigators have linked DNA recovered from an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport to evidence in a suspected GRU parcel plot, deepening scrutiny of a security incident that involved a parked Antonov Airlines An-124 freighter. The drone, which federal…
Namibia Air has received scheduled and non-scheduled air service licences from Namibia’s Transportation Commission, clearing a major regulatory step toward the launch of the planned new national carrier. The licences, effective from 6 August and valid for five years, allow…
TUI’s airline-linked Markets + Airline division was squeezed in the third quarter as fuel costs, excess capacity and weaker demand hit pricing, while the travel group still confirmed full-year profit guidance. Underlying EBIT for the group fell to €233.8 million…
SunExpress will add new and resumed services from Dalaman to key German and Austrian airports in its summer 2027 programme, including first-ever direct flights to Hannover and renewed service to Leipzig The carrier will also lift frequencies on several existing…
JetBlue cancelled two Boston-Barcelona flights after the pilots assigned to operate them were delayed on domestic positioning journeys and could not reach the transatlantic sector within duty-time limits. The cancellations affected JetBlue flight 345 from Boston Logan to Barcelona on…
Air India’s AI2379 incident is under a wider safety probe after multiple Indian outlets reported that the original turbulence explanation has been overtaken by evidence of possible technical failures on an Airbus A320neo flying from Phuket to Delhi. The aircraft…
Air India’s captain on flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi has reportedly tested positive in a confirmatory drug test after the Airbus A320neo suffered a mid-air altitude-loss incident over India on 4 August. The flight landed safely in Delhi, but…
TUI is dealing with a noticeably later booking pattern as geopolitical uncertainty and higher living costs push travellers to commit closer to departure. The German tour operator confirmed its EBIT outlook after the third quarter and reported a recent pickup…
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport on Sicily suspended both arrivals and departures on Wednesday after a fresh ash cloud from Mount Etna drifted into the airport area, extending a series of disruptions that has already affected summer travel in eastern Sicily. The latest…
Heathrow has lost its position as Europe’s busiest airport after Istanbul Airport moved ahead in July 2026, handling about 8.15 million passengers against Heathrow’s 7.85 million to 7.9 million. The London hub linked the reversal to its long-running expansion debate,…
Air China will begin the first scheduled international passenger service operated by the COMAC C919 on 12 August, deploying the aircraft on daily Beijing Capital–Ulaanbaatar flights. The narrowbody will operate the CA723/CA724 rotation between the Chinese capital and Mongolia’s capital,…
Asiana Airlines shareholders have approved the merger with Korean Air, removing a key barrier to the long-running combination of South Korea’s two largest carriers. Korean Air’s board also cleared the deal on the same day, putting the integration on track…
Iberia is operating a special Airbus A321XLR flight for the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with the event set to be livestreamed from the aircraft on the airline’s social channels. The flight will cruise at about 10,000 metres…
Europe’s new Entry/Exit System is creating long queues and passenger disruption at major airports as the European Union’s biometric border checks roll out across the Schengen area. Reports from hubs including Paris, Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, Brussels and Milan describe waits…
Istanbul Airport overtook London Heathrow in July 2026 passenger traffic, handling 8.15 million travellers against Heathrow’s 7.86 million. The Turkish hub became Europe’s busiest airport for the month as its traffic rose 2.3% year on year, while Heathrow fell 1.5%,…
Thai Airways International’s second-quarter net profit fell sharply to 1.54 billion baht from 12.13 billion baht a year earlier, as higher fuel costs and uncertainty linked to Middle East conditions pressured earnings at the Bangkok-based carrier. EBITDA for the quarter…
Air Canada has agreed to sell a 25% non-controlling stake in its Aeroplan loyalty programme to an investor group led by Blackstone and La Caisse, valuing the business at C$10 billion. The C$2.5 billion transaction leaves Air Canada with 75%…
airBaltic is reducing its Airbus A220-300 fleet from 54 aircraft to about 36 by the end of 2026 under a new business plan centred on financial stability and a tighter network focus. The Latvian carrier will later rebuild to around…
The Bundeswehr has recorded several hundred security-relevant drone incidents around German military facilities since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to a spokesperson cited in German media. The latest tally points to a persistent threat around military sites, with…
Sun Phu Quoc Airways will add eight former American Airlines Airbus A330-200s to its fleet, with the first two due in Vietnam in September and entering service immediately. Two more aircraft are scheduled to arrive by the end of 2026,…
Lufthansa is carrying out test flights with a Boeing 747-8 after the aircraft diverted to Brazzaville on 7 August following an undefined smell in the cabin on a Johannesburg-Frankfurt service. The jumbo jet, registered D-ABYO, landed safely after the crew…
Pakistan International Airlines will expand its London Heathrow schedule for the northern winter 2026/27 season, lifting frequencies on both of its Pakistan-UK links from 25 October. Islamabad-London Heathrow will rise from three to five weekly flights, while Lahore-London Heathrow will…
Royal Brunei Airlines and Turkish Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership with a new itinerary linking Bandar Seri Begawan and Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur, effective 7 August 2026. The combined journey is sold under both carriers’ flight numbers and gives…
Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Dayton, Ohio-based Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, expanding its defence business as the electric air taxi developer broadens beyond commercial eVTOL aircraft. The definitive agreement gives Joby a larger platform in U.S. national…
The Federal Aviation Administration has recruited more than 2,000 air traffic controller candidates through a gamer-focused hiring drive, with another 2,000-plus applicants moving through the pipeline to the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy framed the campaign…
Sun Country Airlines is cutting about 348 September departures after a wave of junior pilots based in Minneapolis-St. Paul moved to Delta Air Lines, creating a crew shortfall that is forcing schedule reductions across its network. The cancellations amount to…
The Federal Aviation Administration is installing new surface movement radar at Newark Liberty International Airport as part of a wider push to replace older air traffic control surveillance with digital systems. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford…
Air Canada shares climbed to their highest level since July 2021 after reports that Blackstone is nearing a deal to buy a minority stake in Aeroplan, the carrier’s loyalty programme, in a transaction worth about US$2 billion. The proposed investment…
Global business aviation flying activity rose 5.6% in July 2026 from a year earlier, with North America driving the increase while Europe recorded its first year-on-year decline in 14 months. Argus data published by AIN Online showed the market remained…
JetBlue cancelled two Boston-to-Barcelona flights after the pilots assigned to operate the service were delayed on domestic positioning flights and could not legally reach the transatlantic sector in time. The repeated disruption affected flight 345 between Boston Logan and Barcelona…
Delta Air Lines has expanded its AI-powered Concierge feature from beta to all SkyMiles members inside the Delta app. The tool now handles disruption support, customer-initiated cancellations, bag tracking and SkyMiles account details, giving travellers a single in-app entry point…
FlightAware has sued Kalshi in federal court in New York, accusing the prediction-market operator of using its data, name and branding without permission to settle contracts tied to flight cancellations. The complaint centres on contracts linked to weekly flight disruptions…
MedAire has recorded an uptick in requests for its flight security and medical support services as business aviation operators face heightened concern over both security risks and in-flight medical events. The International SOS company, which supports aviation customers worldwide, has…
Privaira Private Aviation has rebranded and been folded into TLC Jet, extending TLC’s earlier acquisition of the charter operator and consolidating its private aviation business under one brand. The move links Privaira’s flight services with TLC Jet’s wider operations inside…
Synerjet is expanding its footprint across Latin America as business aviation demand strengthens in the region, with the Pilatus PC-12 PRO and PC-24 central to its sales and support strategy. The company, Pilatus’s exclusive distributor in Latin America, is presenting…
Alaska Airlines will expand its codeshare partnership with Korean Air from 13 August by adding its flight numbers to five routes beyond Seoul Incheon. The new sectors cover Bangkok, Busan, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore, giving Alaska-marketed itineraries…
A major fire destroyed dozens of vehicles at a private parking and warehouse facility in Louvres, north of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, on Tuesday afternoon. French media reported that the blaze broke out shortly after 3:00 pm local time…
Lufthansa and pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit have agreed a framework for arbitration and mediation to resolve their labour dispute, covering Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa CityLine and Eurowings. The deal, reported on Monday, is intended to address pension and retirement benefits…
WZL-1, WCKBT and Boeing have signed offset implementation agreements in Łódź to support Poland’s AH-64E Apache helicopter fleet. The deals are designed to build local industrial cooperation for sustainment, maintenance and ground support as Poland prepares to field 96 Apaches,…
Etihad Guest has launched a frequent-flyer partnership with STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE programme, opening redemption access across both carriers’ networks. From 11 August, Etihad Guest members can use miles for STARLUX flights in Business and Economy cabins, including services to destinations…
Delta Air Lines will resume daily nonstop service between Seattle and Tokyo Narita in late March 2027, returning to the airport after a seven-year absence. The route will operate with an Airbus A330-900neo and gives Seattle two Delta links to…
A French Air and Space Force A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Phénix has refuelled U.S. and Royal Air Force RC-135 aircraft over central France in the first such allied integration within the RC-135 enterprise. The sortie took place during Exercise…
Sun PhuQuoc Airways and BAA Training Vietnam have launched the airline’s first Airbus A320/A321 type-rating training course in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. The programme began on 10 August 2026 with 13 pilot cadets and is designed to…
VINI and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport are launching a demand-driven capital link to the Berlin region, with soft operations planned for October and November 2026. The service will use Dornier 228 and Dornier 328 aircraft and connect Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden with Schönhagen/Trebbin Airport south…
Forty-two families from Dilbeek, Lennik and Roosdaal have taken legal action against the Belgian state over aircraft noise linked to a heavily criticised approach route into Brussels Airport. The case centres on repeated landing noise over residential areas in the…
Delta Air Lines is investigating an unauthorized Wi‑Fi network that appeared aboard Flight 591, a Boeing 757 operating from Las Vegas to Atlanta after the DEF CON cybersecurity conference ended in the city. The airline’s initial review found that the…
Embraer is seeing renewed interest in its E-Jets E2 family as airlines search for faster delivery options while Airbus and Boeing work through deep narrowbody backlogs. Chief executive Francisco Gomes Neto linked the shift to long waits for larger single-aisle…
Istanbul Airport overtook London Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport in July 2026, handling 8.15 million passengers against Heathrow’s 7.859 million. The Turkish hub moved ahead by about 289,000 travellers during the peak summer month, while traffic at Heathrow remained below…