NOEMI Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Philippine seaplane operator Horizon Sun Charters for the planned acquisition of three amphibious aircraft, with options for two more. The agreement gives the Norwegian developer a first foothold in the Philippines…
STS Aviation Group’s material services division has been selected as a prime contractor on the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support programme, a multi-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract vehicle for tanker component repair and exchange support. The agreement covers…
The future USS John F. Kennedy, the U.S. Navy’s second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, has started acceptance trials after leaving Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia on 12 August. The ship is moving through the final test phase before delivery,…
Turkey’s Baykar Technology is preparing to launch an Istanbul-based air cargo company and has already started recruiting for the operation. The first aircraft planned is an Airbus A321P2F freighter, with the business expected to begin with one jet before expanding…
Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former Voepass employees, including owner and president José Luiz Felício Filho, over the August 2024 ATR 72 crash in Vinhedo, São Paulo state, that killed 62 people. Investigators allege repeated de-icing…
American Airlines has reached a settlement with the U.S. federal government over liability and cross-claims linked to the January 2025 midair collision involving American Eagle Flight 5342 near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. The agreement resolves one major legal…
Brazil’s civil aviation regulator has granted type certification approval for the Cirrus Vision Jet G3, clearing the single-engine jet for delivery and operation in the Brazilian market. The decision removes the final regulatory barrier for Cirrus Aircraft’s latest Vision Jet…
Pegasus Airlines has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in its planned acquisition of Smartwings Group after Turkey’s competition authority approved the deal on 12 August 2026. The decision advances Pegasus’s bid to buy the Prague-based airline group and its related…
FAA officials are preparing antenna relocations, stronger communications measures, revised procedures and additional training after a Marine One safety incident near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. The changes are aimed at reducing radio interference and preventing a…
MIAT Mongolian Airlines has held talks with Boeing over expanding cooperation and buying additional aircraft, with discussions in Mongolia centring on pricing, payment terms and financing. The meeting involved Transport Minister Borkhuugiin Delgersaikhan and a Boeing delegation led by Jeff…
Five airports in Colombia have resumed commercial operations after technical inspections following last week’s earthquake, while several others remain restricted to humanitarian, state or medical flights. Aeronáutica Civil has cleared facilities in western and central Colombia, including airports serving Cali,…
Etihad Airways will launch a seasonal route between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg on 17 December, with four weekly flights operated by Airbus A321LR aircraft. The new service will connect Göteborg Landvetter Airport with Abu Dhabi and become the first direct…
Emirates is close to securing approval for a fifth-freedom service between Milan Malpensa and Lima, pending the final signature on an amended air services agreement between Italy and the UAE. If cleared, the route would allow the airline to carry…
Air India will restore most international services cut in July and August from 1 September, while increasing frequencies on several long-haul routes in its winter schedule. The changes return the carrier closer to normal network levels after it suspended 145…
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in Sicily remained closed on Wednesday after renewed activity at Mount Etna sent volcanic ash into the airspace and over the runway. Operator SAC extended the suspension again as the eruption continued, leaving take-offs and landings impossible at…
GOL has secured a financing facility of up to $160 million to fund eligible engine maintenance work carried out by GE Celma, using a government-backed guarantee structure from Brazil’s ABGF. The deal provides multiple drawdowns under a master programme, with…
Southwest Airlines has arranged a new $2 billion revolving credit facility, replacing its prior revolver that was due to expire in August 2028. The five-year facility gives the carrier additional liquidity headroom and can be expanded to $3 billion through…
A drone on an authorised test flight at Peenemünde airfield on the island of Usedom crashed on Wednesday evening and sparked a small grass fire on nearby wasteland. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. The drone…
Aircalin has again delayed its SB500 and SB501 Paris rotation after a technical issue affected the aircraft assigned to the long-haul service. The disruption hit the Nouméa–Bangkok–Paris schedule and the return Paris–Bangkok–Nouméa flight, with revised operating times issued after the…
IndiGo’s parent InterGlobe Aviation is in early talks with Embraer over a possible order for E2 regional jets that could replace part of its ATR turboprop fleet and add capacity on thinner domestic routes in India. The discussions remain confidential…
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport remained closed on Wednesday after Mount Etna’s ash emissions forced another extension of the suspension of arrivals and departures until Friday at 02:00 local time. SAC, the airport operator, kept the restriction in place as volcanic activity continued…
China Eastern Airlines introduced a fare-flexibility policy for domestic tickets sold from 6 August, allowing free voluntary refunds and changes for bookings made under the new terms. The move affects domestic travel only and applies to tickets eligible for refund…
Southwest Airlines has widened its Getaways by Southwest vacation business while running a limited-time sale on its own flights, as the carrier pushes further into bundled travel products beyond point-to-point tickets. The promotion offers up to 40% off base fares…
Lufthansa Cargo’s four Airbus A321P2F freighters have left Germany after months on the ground at different airports, while the carrier continues to look for a way to put them back into service. The aircraft, which had provided regional freighter capacity,…
United Airlines Flight 108, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flying from Washington Dulles to Munich, diverted to Boston Logan on 10 August after the crew reported a cracked cockpit windshield. The aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported, while the…
Shenzhen Airlines has raised its registered capital to about RMB 21.24 billion from roughly RMB 9.35 billion, a jump of about 127%, after a business registration change recorded in Shenzhen. The increase amounts to about RMB 11.89 billion and marks…
Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority is preparing to introduce RFID baggage-tracking technology across the country’s airports in a move aimed at reducing missing, delayed and misrouted luggage. The system is intended to replace barcode-based handling and give airlines and passengers real-time…
Garuda Indonesia’s planned consolidation with Pelita Air remains under review, with no final decision on the transaction structure, ownership model or timetable. The Indonesian flag carrier is still weighing the proposal with shareholders and related parties while market speculation around…
Volaris will drop three domestic routes from Puebla International Airport on 29 August 2026, ending services to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, León/El Bajío and San Luis Potosí after little more than two months in operation. The Mexican low-cost carrier is simultaneously preparing to…
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has paused flight testing of its XQ-58 Valkyrie after a test-configured drone crashed shortly after takeoff at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. The mishap occurred during a runway test at Michael Army Airfield, part of…
Forty-two families from Dilbeek, Lennik and Roosdaal have taken the Belgian state to court over the controversial RNP 07L satellite-guided approach used for landings on runway 07L at Brussels Airport. The claim targets an arrival procedure introduced as a temporary…
Cabo Verde Airlines has secured a government injection of 450 million escudos, or about $4.7 million, to keep flying and avoid liquidation. The state support will help the flag carrier maintain services on its Brazil and United States routes, which…
The US Government Accountability Office has found that online fuel prices at general aviation fixed-base operators are generally easy to obtain and usually match phone quotes, while information on required service fees and special-event charges remains far less visible. The…
Thornton Aviation is supporting Sea Aviation’s fleet of transplant aircraft to keep the Hawker 600/700/800/900 and BAE 125 Series jets ready for time-critical medical missions. The maintenance support focuses on preserving high availability for flights where transplant schedules leave little…
Aircraft financing has evolved into a strategic part of business-jet acquisition, rather than a last-step funding exercise, an IADA panel argued at a recent industry discussion. The session brought together four finance specialists from the aircraft dealer body and urged…
The Air Charter Association hosted 15 students at London Biggin Hill for its third annual intern training week before the cohort moved on to work placements. The programme introduced participants to business aviation through airport tours and career briefings, as…
New details in the BRRRRT Act would require the US Air Force to keep at least 126 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in service through fiscal 2033, unless the Secretary of the Air Force authorises a higher threshold. The bill text…
Boeing faces fresh labour uncertainty in Seattle after councils representing the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace rejected a tentative contract covering engineers and technical staff. The technicians’ council backed rejection and the professionals’ council failed to reach the…
The Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority has begun retroactively charging aircraft operators for air navigation services dating back to 1 May 2021, a move affecting private pilots and general aviation users flying twin piston, turboprop and jet aircraft. Single-engine piston…
Wheels Up Experience and Fraser Yachts have formed a partnership to package private jet and yacht travel for clients worldwide, combining flight and charter planning into a single itinerary. Wheels Up members will gain preferred yacht charter rates and access…
Ireland’s Department of Defence has rejected claims that its Dassault Falcon 6X government jet operates with reduced capability, saying the aircraft has no current operational limitations. The Air Corps jet, based at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, has been at the…
Air Tanzania has chosen Sabre to supply its next-generation airline IT platform, moving core passenger operations to SabreSonic PSS and adopting Sabre Mosaic NDC IT. The deal gives Tanzania’s national carrier a new technology base for retailing, distribution and customer…
KlasJet expects the EMEA charter market to remain broadly stable through the summer 2026 season, with demand holding up despite continued regional volatility. The business aviation operator’s outlook centres on flexibility rather than a sharp upswing, as instability across parts…
Pawan Hans Limited has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Norway-based Noemi Aerospace, also known as Elfly AS, to explore electric seaplane operations in India. The agreement, signed in New Delhi in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Ram…
American Airlines is overhauling its senior leadership team as chief executive Robert Isom moves to close what he called a “meaningful gap” between the carrier’s performance and that of its main rivals. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline is expanding the…
HALO AirFinance has priced its inaugural $390.2 million aviation loan asset-backed securitization, HALOAN 2026-1, the first ABS issuance from the platform. The four-class, fixed-rate secured note deal was structured in Fort Lauderdale and Tokyo, drew more than four times oversubscription…
Boeing delivered 53 aircraft in July 2026, up from a year earlier but below the 64 jets handed over in June, as the US planemaker continued to trail Airbus on monthly deliveries. The total included 39 737 MAXs, 10 787…
The Port of Seattle has authorised initial funding for a $2.5 billion overhaul of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s S Concourse, the airport’s main international-processing area. The first funding tranche totals $1.1 billion through 2029, while major construction is due to begin…
NATO ambassadors have condemned recent Russian airspace violations over Poland and Romania, following a meeting of the alliance’s permanent representatives. The alliance placed full responsibility on Russia and described the incidents, alongside recent drone incursions, as dangerous and unacceptable. The…
EirTrade Aviation Maintenance has secured three new operational approvals for its facility at Ireland West Airport Knock in County Mayo, expanding its ability to support aircraft on the Guernsey, Cayman Islands and Bermuda registers. The authorisations from the Bailiwick of…