TAP Air Portugal A320 Tail Strike Under Investigation
Italy's ANSV and the French BEA are investigating a TAP Air Portugal A320 tail strike that occurred during takeoff from Rome Fiumicino on May 19, 2026.
Jun 8, 20263 min
Safety
SpiceJet Adds 3 A320s, Ungrounds 737 MAX for July Growth
SpiceJet is inducting three Airbus A320s on a damp lease and returning a Boeing 737 MAX to service to boost capacity for the peak July 2026 travel season.
Jun 8, 20264 min
Airlines
Air France-KLM CEO Signals Interest in EasyJet Bid
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith confirmed interest in a potential joint bid with Castlelake for EasyJet, citing the carrier's attractive slot portfolio.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Business
Bombardier Global 8000 Sets Speed Record to Nice
The Bombardier Global 8000 completed a record-setting flight from Montreal to Nice, reaching Mach 0.95 to become the fastest civil aircraft in production.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus A321XLR Delivery Delays Impact IndiGo Fleet
Airbus has delayed 9 A321XLR deliveries to IndiGo due to supply chain disruptions, forcing the airline to suspend six international routes.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Airlines
Norwegian Purchases Leased 737-800 to Boost Ownership
Norwegian Air Shuttle will purchase a leased Boeing 737-800, expecting an NOK 85 million gain and NOK 10 million in annual savings by Q2 2026.
Jun 5, 20263 min
Business
Boeing 777X and 737 MAX Delivery Delays Extend into 2027
Boeing faces a 2027 delivery pushback for the 777X as the FAA prioritizes 737 MAX certification, impacting fleet plans for major carriers like Emirates.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Virgin Australia Welcomes 150th 737: The Lake Centenary
Virgin Australia has officially taken delivery of its 150th Boeing 737, a 737-8 aircraft named Lake Centenary that features a unique heritage livery.
Jun 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Airblue Opens Captain Hiring for A320 Fleet Expansion
Airblue has launched a recruitment drive for A320 captains to support its 12-aircraft fleet expansion, requiring 1,000 hours of on-type experience.
Jun 3, 20263 min
Airlines
TUI Group Expands MAX Fleet to Boost Long-Haul Capacity
TUI Group is deploying the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to increase capacity on long-haul routes and plans a global rollout of its TUI Smiles Rewards Club in 2026.
Jun 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Schiphol Deploys World's First Electric TaxiBot
Schiphol has launched the world's first electric TaxiBot to enable engine-off aircraft taxiing, targeting a 65% reduction in fuel consumption.
Jun 3, 20263 min
Airlines
EasyJet Faces Takeover Interest From U.S. Firm Castlelake
U.S. investment firm Castlelake has signaled potential interest in acquiring easyJet, triggering a June 26, 2026, deadline for a formal bid.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Business
Eurowings A320 Hit by Emirates A380 Wake, 5 Injured
A Eurowings A320 sustained an uncommanded descent and 5 injuries after encountering wake turbulence from an Emirates A380 in European airspace.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Safety
IndiGo Flight 6E486 Makes Emergency Landing in Hyderabad
IndiGo flight 6E486 carrying 126 passengers diverted to Hyderabad due to a technical snag, while a separate flight was cancelled.
Jun 1, 20264 min
Safety
Boeing 737 MAX 7 and 10 Near Final FAA Certification
Boeing nears FAA certification for its 737 MAX 7 and 10 variants, with approvals expected by the end of 2026 after completing major flight tests.
May 31, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Menzies Aviation Deploys Electric TaxiBot at Schiphol
Menzies Aviation has launched the world's first electric TaxiBot for easyJet A320neo aircraft at Amsterdam Schiphol, reducing fuel burn by 95 kg per...
May 28, 20263 min
Airlines
Etihad Expands Tel Aviv to 42 Weekly Flights
Etihad Airways will increase Tel Aviv service to 42 weekly flights on June 15, 2026, making it the airline's highest-frequency route globally.
May 28, 20264 min
Airlines
Brussels Airlines Amare A320neo Returns After Lightning
Brussels Airlines' Amare A320neo returned to Zaventem following a lightning strike on May 18, 2026, while carrying 176 passengers to Budapest.
May 26, 20263 min
Safety
Cebu Pacific Expands Fleet With New Airbus A320neo Delivery
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, marking the second of seven planned fuel-efficient aircraft additions for 2026.
May 24, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing Orders Surge in April; Airbus Leads 2026 Sales
Boeing booked 135 net orders in April, but Airbus maintains its 2026 sales lead with 405 YTD orders while Boeing edges ahead on deliveries.
May 14, 20265 min
Manufacturing