Iraqi Airways Holds Urgent Talks to Lift EU Ban
Iraqi Airways has entered urgent talks with European officials to lift its airspace ban, which has barred the carrier from the EU since 2015.
Jul 16, 20264 min
Regulatory
A350-1000ULR Set for 22-Hour Test Flight to Australia
Airbus is preparing a 22-hour test flight of the A350-1000ULR to certify Qantas's Project Sunrise.
Jul 16, 20265 min
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EASA Unveils New Capability-Based Simulator Standards
The EASA has launched a major flight simulation overhaul, replacing legacy classifications with a capability-based FSTD standard by April 2028.
Jul 16, 20264 min
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Zebu Air Adds Boeing 737-300 Freighter to Cargo Fleet
London-based Zebu Air has added its first Boeing 737-300 Freighter to expand regional cargo capacity in African markets.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Airlines
Israel Extends Dubai Flight Ban Through October 2026
Israel has extended its ban on flights to the UAE until October 2026 as international airlines suspend operations amid regional geopolitical tensions.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Issues New Gulf Airspace Warning Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has mandated that operators avoid airspace over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and the Gulf of Oman.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
Ryanair Flight FR9887 Diverts to Nantes After Turbulence
Ryanair flight FR9887 diverted to Nantes following severe mid-air turbulence that left passengers and crew injured during a flight from Alicante.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
Malta Air 737-800 Investigated After Window Incident
EASA has appointed a technical advisor to investigate a July 10 Ryanair window incident involving a Malta Air Boeing 737-800 over North Macedonia.
Jul 14, 20263 min
Safety
Malaysia Airlines Eyes COMAC C919 Pending Western Approval
Malaysia Aviation Group is monitoring the COMAC C919 for future fleet needs but mandates EASA or FAA certification before considering any orders.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Qantas A380 Grounding Sparks Trans-Pacific Flight Cuts
A Qantas Airbus A380 engine replacement at London Heathrow forced the cancellation of select trans-Pacific services due to limited fleet capacity.
Jul 13, 20263 min
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Ryanair 737 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing in Greece on July 10, 2026, following an uncontained engine failure that shattered a cabin window.
Jul 13, 20263 min
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Red Sea Airlines Doubles Fleet With Four New Boeing 737s
Red Sea Airlines is doubling its capacity by adding four new Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft to support growth in Egyptian inbound tourism.
Jul 12, 20263 min
Airlines
Ryanair Flight FR1879 Lands After Shattered Window Incident
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing in Thessaloniki after an engine failure shattered a window, partially pulling a passenger outward.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Safety
Malta Air 737-800 Makes Emergency Landing After Window Blowout
A 61-year-old passenger was injured after a window failure on Malta Air flight FR1879 forced an emergency landing at Thessaloniki Airport.
Jul 10, 20264 min
Safety
Ryanair Flight FR1879 Suffers Window Blowout After Failure
A 61-year-old passenger was saved by his wife after an uncontained engine failure caused a window to detach on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Safety
Ryanair 737-800 Makes Emergency Landing After Window Failure
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 returned to Thessaloniki after a window blowout caused by uncontained engine debris, triggering an emergency landing.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Safety
EASA Issues A320 Safety Order After Uncommanded Descent
EASA issued AD 2026-0134 mandating ELAC hardware replacements on Airbus A320-family aircraft following a 2025 JetBlue uncommanded descent incident.
Jul 10, 20264 min
Safety
TAAG Angola Cleared by EASA to Operate 787-9 to Lisbon
TAAG Angola Airlines secured EASA approval to deploy its Boeing 787-9 fleet on European routes, starting with services between Luanda and Lisbon.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Airlines
EASA Issues Airspace Closures for Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon
EASA mandates that airlines avoid all altitudes in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon airspace until August 31, 2026, due to heightened regional military risks.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Safety
US Summer Travel Slumps Amid Rising Fares and Fuel Costs
A US summer travel slump is underway as 45 percent of Americans skip trips due to record airfare inflation and rising fuel expenses.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Airlines