Emirates Faces Fleet Gap Amid 777X and A350 Delays
Emirates is mitigating a capacity gap caused by ongoing Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 delivery delays through a $5 billion fleet-wide retrofit program.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA, EASA Issue New ADs for Airbus and Bombardier Aircraft
Regulators issued new directives for Airbus helicopters and Bombardier BD-700 jets, mandating maintenance updates and seat frame fastener modifications.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
Thai Airways to Debut New Business Class Suites in 2027
Thai Airways will install Thompson VantageNova seats on 777, 787, and A350 fleets, eliminating First Class for a new Business Plus front-row concept.
Jun 17, 20264 min
Airlines
Qantas A380 Retirement Set for 2032 Amid Fleet Renewal
Qantas plans to retire its 10 Airbus A380s starting in 2032, shifting to a more efficient twin-engine widebody fleet for its long-haul network.
Jun 12, 20264 min
Airlines
United CEO Calls Engine Shortages Biggest Industry Constraint
United CEO Scott Kirby cites engine shortages as a major industry constraint, following the cancellation of 45 A350s amid a Rolls-Royce dispute.
Jun 8, 20264 min
Business
SAS Nears Order for 15-20 Airbus Widebody Jets
SAS is finalizing an order for 15 to 20 Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft to modernize its long-haul fleet following its successful restructuring.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta Launches Daily LAX-HKG Service with A350-900
Delta returns to Hong Kong with daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles, adding 4,300 weekly seats to the competitive transpacific corridor.
Jun 6, 20263 min
Airlines
Qatar Airways Increases Doha-Dubai Flights to 5 Daily
Qatar Airways is increasing its Doha-Dubai route capacity to 35 weekly flights to meet growing demand between the two regional hubs.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Airlines
Qantas A350-1000ULR Begins Flight Tests for Project Sunrise
Qantas has begun flight testing the Airbus A350-1000ULR, a specialized aircraft designed to enable the world's longest commercial flight by 2027.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airlines
IndiGo Suspends Manchester Flights Amid Rising Costs
IndiGo will suspend its Manchester route on August 31, 2026, citing rising fuel costs and airspace restrictions that have rendered the service...
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Completes A350 Starlink Wi-Fi Roll-out
Virgin Atlantic has finished installing Starlink on its 12 Airbus A350 aircraft, completing the fleet retrofit five months ahead of schedule.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Technology
Airbus A350 Delivery Delays Linked to Kinston Plant Issues
Airbus faces A350 delivery delays due to supply chain and labor challenges at its newly acquired Spirit AeroSystems facility in Kinston, North Carolina.
May 22, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Faces A350 Delivery Delays Amid Supply Chain Hurdles
Airbus has notified customers of new A350 delivery delays caused by production bottlenecks at the Kinston, North Carolina, aerostructures facility.
May 20, 20263 min
Manufacturing
Singapore Airlines to Deploy Starlink Wi-Fi on A350/A380 Fleet from 2027
Singapore Airlines will roll out Starlink-powered high-speed Wi-Fi on its A350 and A380 long-haul fleet, with deployment beginning in the first quarter...
May 4, 20264 min
Technology
SES Secures Boeing Line-Fit Milestone for Multi-Orbit Antenna with JAL Deal
SES secures a key milestone for its multi-orbit antenna line-fit on Boeing jets and inks a deal with Japan Airlines to equip 41 widebody aircraft.
Apr 14, 20264 min
Technology
Airbus Confronts Supply Chain Woes Amid Record 8,754 Aircraft Backlog
Airbus faces production pressures from supply chain issues, threatening its 2026 delivery targets despite a record 8,754 aircraft backlog.
Mar 29, 20265 min
Manufacturing