Hill Helicopters has completed the first successful run of its GT50 light turbine engine at its Production Centre 1 in Stafford, England, advancing the propulsion programme for the HX50 and HC50 helicopter family. The prototype ignited on the first attempt…
Allegiant Travel is set to reduce off-peak capacity in the second half of 2026 as it integrates Sun Country, with management linking the move to elevated pilot attrition at the Minneapolis–St. Paul base and higher fuel costs. The network adjustment,…
Joby Aviation and Atoms have formed a strategic partnership to acquire and develop U.S. vertiport sites for electric air taxi operations. The work will begin in Florida, New York, Texas and California, the markets where Joby is preparing early service…
Norse Atlantic has launched a formal strategic review that could lead to a sale, merger or partnership after drawing strong interest from potential counterparties. The Norwegian long-haul carrier is also preparing for the end of its damp-lease cooperation with IndiGo,…
LATAM Airlines Brasil will begin operating the Embraer E195-E2 on domestic services in Brazil from late November, adding four new destinations and eight routes in the first phase of its rollout. The initial network will centre on São Paulo/Guarulhos and…
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh on 23 October 2026, opening its first direct link to Saudi Arabia and the first nonstop U.S.-Riyadh service operated by a U.S. airline. The route will use the Airbus…
Lockheed Martin and the US Navy have demonstrated an AI-enabled sonar system for antisubmarine warfare during RIMPAC 2026 off Hawaii, using two MH-60R helicopters to test rapid submarine detection and tracking. The system, SensorMAX, was designed to monitor spectral energy,…
National Airlines has completed a nonstop Boeing 777 Freighter flight from Prestwick, Scotland, to Melbourne, Australia, covering 9,849 nautical miles in 19 hours and 23 minutes. The flight, operated on behalf of Golden Aviation, is believed to be the world’s…
Air Astana Group lifted second-quarter revenue and other income by 18.3% to $433.0 million in 2026, helped by stronger pricing and a shift toward higher-yield international markets even as capacity was broadly unchanged. Passenger numbers slipped 1.7% to 2.45 million,…
Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, the former chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines Group, as its new chief executive officer and managing director, replacing Campbell Wilson. The Tata Group-owned carrier chose Gebremariam after a global search as it presses ahead…
A North Korean missile unit has begun moving to western Russia and could be equipped with as many as 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for use against Ukraine. Ukrainian military intelligence says the deployment is heading to the Voronezh…
Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority has threatened stricter sanctions against Royal Air Maroc and warned that it could recommend suspending the carrier’s operations in the country over repeated passenger-rights and regulatory-compliance complaints. The regulator’s concerns centre on baggage-handling failures, poor complaint…
Eve Air Mobility has completed the first partial transition flight of its full-scale engineering prototype at Embraer’s flight-test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil. The test is the first time the aircraft’s rear pusher propeller has been activated in the air,…
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines traffic data for June showed a softer passenger market across the region, with carriers carrying 30.5 million international passengers, down 1.1% from a year earlier. Revenue passenger kilometres still rose 1.1%, while available seat capacity…
Volatus Aerospace has formed a strategic partnership with Spain’s Singular Aircraft to introduce the FlyOx 1 autonomous heavy-lift aircraft platform to Canada for wildfire response. The programme is aimed at giving fire agencies a new aerial tool that can detect…
Ethiopian Airlines has pushed back contractor selection for its planned $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport from August 2026 to early January 2027. Chief executive Mesfin Tasew disclosed the revised schedule in Addis Ababa, as the carrier continues work on one…
Eve Air Mobility’s full-scale Eve 100 engineering prototype has completed its first partial transition flight at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil. The eVTOL demonstrator entered the transition-flight-test phase after activating its rear pusher propeller in flight for the…
Honda Aircraft Company has delivered the first HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, completing the aircraft’s entry into the market after type validation by the country’s civil aviation regulator. The business jet was handed over in São Paulo during LABACE 2026…
Lockheed Martin has struck a non-binding memorandum of understanding with NioCorp Developments to explore purchases of up to 15 metric tons of scandium oxide a year over a 10-year period, as the U.S. defence contractor looks to secure a domestic…
APOC Aviation has appointed Darren Naughton as vice president of engines, placing him in charge of the lessor’s engine business as it expands in a tight aftermarket. The move comes as demand for green-time engine leasing remains elevated, while airlines…
Archer Aviation’s all-electric Midnight aircraft completed a piloted roundtrip flight between Salinas Municipal Airport and Monterey Regional Airport in California on 30 July, in a demonstration carried out in coordination with the FAA. The flight covered a short city-to-city route…
The US Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have set aside $870 million for airport infrastructure work through 339 Airport Infrastructure Grants across 44 states and two territories. The funding covers runway, terminal and access-road improvements, along with…
The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing a possible loss of separation involving Marine One as President Donald Trump departed the White House on Tuesday, after a commercial Envoy Air jet was allowed to continue operating near Ronald Reagan Washington National…
Leipzig/Halle Airport partially suspended operations overnight after police reported an unidentified flying object near the airport and later found a suspicious object close to the south runway. A cargo aircraft also struck an unidentified object and diverted to Hanover with…
El Al Israel Airlines almost doubled second-quarter net profit to $132 million from $66 million a year earlier, as reduced regional fighting supported demand and helped the carrier capture more traffic on Israel routes. Revenue rose to $986 million from…
Airbus and Qantas have taken Project Sunrise a step closer to service after an A350-1000ULR completed a 24-hour 24-minute non-stop test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse on 28 July. The ultra-long-range aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, is being…
Airbus has kept its target of about 870 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026 after reporting a stronger first half, with 351 jets handed over between January and June, up from 306 a year earlier. The European planemaker also posted €33.2…
The Federal Aviation Administration has allocated $870 million in Airport Infrastructure Grants for 339 airports in 44 states and two U.S. territories. The funding will support safety upgrades, terminal work, runway and taxiway rehabilitation, airport roads and other infrastructure projects…
Brussels Airlines will keep its long-haul fleet at 11 Airbus A330 aircraft and abandon plans to add two more in 2027 after a weak first half of 2026. The Lufthansa Group carrier is also dropping wet-leased capacity for summer 2027,…
Lufthansa Group will sell all 23 remaining Bombardier CRJ-900s from the former Lufthansa CityLine fleet as it pushes ahead with a leaner short-haul strategy. At the same time, SWISS has abandoned plans to return its A220-100s to regular service and…
Willie Walsh has taken charge as chief executive of IndiGo, the Indian airline said, bringing one of aviation’s most experienced executives to the helm as it pursues international expansion and broader strategic growth. The move became effective after Walsh stepped…
Plaza Premium Group will open five 24-hour lounges at Santiago de Chile Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, expanding into Chile for the first time. The lounges will be in Terminal 1’s airside domestic departures and arrivals area, with three due…
Luton Rising has cleared the final legal barrier to expand London Luton Airport after the UK Supreme Court refused permission for campaigners to continue their appeal. The ruling allows the council-owned airport owner to proceed with a growth plan that…
Colombia’s Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana has signed a contract for two Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft, giving the South American nation its first order for the multi-mission jet. The acquisition is part of a wider effort to modernise airlift and aerial…
Embraer has secured a contract with Colombia’s Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana for two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, making the country the first Latin American customer outside Brazil for the type. The deal, signed in Bogotá, also includes mission equipment, integrated support…
Colombia’s Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana has signed a contract to buy two Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft, in a deal that will replace ageing airlift capacity and broaden the force’s tactical and humanitarian lift options. The aircraft are due for delivery…
Willis Lease Finance Corp. posted stronger second-quarter profit as gains on sales of leased equipment rose and its asset-management platform expanded, with assets under management reaching $4.4 billion at the end of June. The Coconut Creek, Florida-based lessor reported operating…
Russia will provide additional funding to secure production of the first 18 MC-21-310 aircraft, with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin linking the support to the country’s wider civil aviation programme during a government meeting on aircraft manufacturing. The financing is aimed…
London Gatwick has cleared the last major legal hurdle to its Northern Runway Project after the Court of Appeal rejected challenges to the scheme, allowing the airport to move into design and delivery work. The ruling preserves development consent for…
Air India’s Phuket-to-Delhi flight AI2379 lost about 300 feet in cruise after encountering turbulence on 4 August, injuring 17 people on board the Airbus A320neo. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 11:07 am IST, with…
Asia-Pacific airlines carried 30.5 million international passengers in June 2026, a 1.1% decline from a year earlier, as higher airfares and capacity cuts followed a spike in fuel prices. The latest regional traffic figures, compiled by the Association of Asia…
US-Bangla Airlines plans to launch a dedicated cargo carrier as part of a broader expansion that also covers maintenance, training and catering. The move comes alongside a $1.5 billion growth programme tied to the addition of 21 Boeing aircraft through…
Adani Group is weighing a non-controlling investment in a regional airline as part of efforts to improve connectivity at its airports, while ruling out plans to launch or run its own carrier. The proposal centres on supporting traffic to Adani…
Korean Air has postponed the closing of its KRW750 billion purchase of the remaining 80% stake in Korean Air C&D Service until 31 August 2026. The catering and duty-free sales unit will come fully back under the airline’s control once…
Jetstar will replace its long-standing 7kg carry-on model with a size-based allowance and begin charging for access to overhead-bin space from flights departing on 2 February 2027. The Jetstar Airways change keeps one free underseat bag, while passengers wanting a…
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an air safety incident involving Marine One and an Envoy Air regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. The episode occurred on Tuesday when the presidential helicopter departed from the…
VietJet has been ordered by London’s Commercial Court to pay more than $18 million in additional costs linked to two Airbus A321neo leases after a third trial in the long-running dispute with FW Aviation. The judgment, handed down on 31…
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $870 million in grants for airport infrastructure projects at 339 airports across 44 states and territories. The funding covers runway, terminal and safety work, with major awards going to Los Angeles International Airport and…
The Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy have awarded $870 million in Airport Infrastructure Grants for 339 projects across 44 states and two territories. The funding will support runway and taxiway work, terminal improvements, roadway access,…
Paraguay’s civil aviation authority DINAC has ordered Paranair to temporarily reduce frequencies and trim its commercial offering after repeated cancellations and delayed refunds hit services from Asunción to Buenos Aires, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Jujuy, Salta and Montevideo. The…