Emirates Winter Booking Momentum Grows Amid Fleet Expansion
Emirates carried 8.6 million passengers this summer and enters winter with strong demand as it accelerates fleet retrofits and network growth.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Iberia Gains Unrestricted A350 Heavy Maintenance Approval
The Spanish aviation regulator AESA has granted Iberia Maintenance unrestricted authorization to perform heavy maintenance on the Airbus A350 fleet.
Sep 14, 20263 min
Business
Korean Air, Asiana Launch Free Starlink Wi-Fi Sept. 15
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will introduce free, Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi on 14 widebody aircraft starting September 15, 2026.
Sep 12, 20263 min
Airlines
Emirates Reports 8.7 Million Passengers, 93% Capacity Recovery
Emirates recorded 8.7 million passengers in July and August 2026, reaching 93% of pre-disruption seat capacity as its global network nears full...
Sep 11, 20264 min
Airlines
FAA Proposes A350 Hydraulic Pump Directive for Fleet Fix
The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aircraft to address overheating risks in standard EDP-06 hydraulic pumps.
Sep 10, 20263 min
Safety
Delta Air Lines Confirms Planned Singapore Return
Delta Air Lines plans to resume flights to Singapore, marking its first service to the city-state since terminating operations there in 2019.
Aug 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Airbus Reaffirms 2026 Target to Deliver 870 Aircraft
Airbus firmed up its full-year guidance to deliver approximately 870 commercial aircraft in 2026 to address its massive backlog of 9,222 jets.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus A320 and A350 Face Uncommanded Engine Shutdowns
BALPA issued a safety warning after two uncommanded engine shutdowns on Airbus aircraft were linked to defective Safran fire panel switches.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Safety
Airbus Targets €13B Profit and €5B Buyback by 2029
Airbus launched a €5 billion share buyback program and targeted up to €13 billion in core profit by 2029 as supply chain disruptions begin to ease.
Jul 22, 20267 min
Manufacturing
Qatar Airways Expands Free Starlink Wi-Fi to 787 Fleet
Qatar Airways has completed its Starlink Wi-Fi rollout on 120 widebody aircraft and is now expanding the high-speed service to its Boeing 787 fleet.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Technology
Ryanair Wheel Detachment at Lanzarote Airport Grounded
A Ryanair aircraft wheel detached at Lanzarote Airport on July 11, 2026, prompting a rapid response from Aena ground crews to secure the area.
Jul 14, 20263 min
Safety
Collins Aerospace Opens UK Hub for Electric Thrust Systems
Collins Aerospace opened a new UK engineering hub to advance electric thrust reverser systems, reducing nacelle weight by up to 20 percent.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Philippine Airlines Eyes 20-Jet Boeing and Airbus Order
Philippine Airlines is evaluating a 20-jet widebody order, potentially marking its first direct purchase from Boeing in nearly two decades.
Jul 8, 20263 min
Airlines
Philippine Airlines Eyes Boeing 787 in Fleet Renewal Plan
Philippine Airlines is considering a split order of 10 Boeing 787s and 10 Airbus A350s to modernize its long-haul fleet.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Business
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