FAA Mandates Fuel Valve Inspections for A330 and A340
The FAA issued AD 2026-21-03 requiring recurring fuel low-pressure shut-off valve inspections on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft to mitigate fire risks.
Oct 20, 20262 min
Safety
FAA Grounds Elixir Aircraft After Fatal French Crash
The FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive grounding all Elixir aircraft following a fatal October 1, 2026, test flight accident in France.
Oct 15, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Closure Extended Following Deadly Attacks
Saudi Arabia extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport until October 17 after Houthi attacks caused significant regional flight...
Oct 14, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Closed Until October 17 After Houthi Attacks
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport remains closed until October 17, as Delta Air Lines postpones its new Atlanta-Riyadh route until March 2027.
Oct 13, 20263 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Operations Halted After Houthi Missile Strike
King Khalid International Airport suspended operations after a missile strike caused 291 flight cancellations and damaged three aircraft.
Oct 11, 20264 min
Safety
Saudi Aviation Hubs Targeted as EASA Issues Airspace Warning
Three people died in attacks on King Khalid International Airport, prompting major regional carriers to cancel flights and EASA to issue safety warnings.
Oct 10, 20264 min
Safety
Airline CEOs Address Flydubai Cockpit Attack Security
Airline executives stated that preventing rogue pilot actions remains difficult despite robust safety protocols following the recent flydubai attack.
Oct 9, 20264 min
Safety
EASA AD 2026-0117R1 Mandates Trent 1000 Inspection Limits
EASA issued AD 2026-0117R1, requiring 7,800-cycle inspections for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 low-pressure turbine discs to mitigate micro-cracking risks.
Oct 7, 20264 min
Safety
United Airlines Takes Delivery of First GTF Advantage A321XLR
United Airlines has received its first Airbus A321XLR, featuring the new Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine for improved thrust and durability.
Oct 6, 20264 min
Airlines
Airbus Orders A330neo HTP Inspection After Tool Discovery
Airbus is mandating inspections for 160 A330neo aircraft to check for stray tools left inside horizontal tailplanes during production.
Oct 6, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Grounds Elixir Aircraft Fleet After Fatal French Crash
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency grounded all Elixir Aircraft trainers following a fatal test-flight crash that killed two pilots in France.
Oct 4, 20264 min
Safety
Airbus A350F Completes Ground Tests Before Maiden Flight
Airbus has finished initial ground tests for the A350F, with the freighter set for a late 2026 maiden flight and a 2027 entry into service.
Sep 16, 20264 min
Manufacturing
EASA Orders Urgent Airbus A380 Wing Spar Inspections
The EASA ordered urgent inspections on 16 Airbus A380s after discovering wing spar cracks that could compromise structural integrity.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Safety
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
Airbus Deliveries Slow to 57, Putting 870 Target at Risk
Airbus delivered 57 aircraft in August 2026, requiring a surge to 99 monthly deliveries to meet its full-year target of 870.
Sep 7, 20263 min
Manufacturing
FAA Issues Emergency ADs for Trent 700 and 800 Engines
The FAA adopted an EASA emergency directive mandating engine de-pairing for Rolls-Royce Trent 700 and 800 engines to prevent dual in-flight shutdowns.
Sep 6, 20264 min
Safety
Airbus A330neo Deliveries Halted After Quality Issue
Airbus paused A330neo deliveries for two months following the discovery of a stray tool in a horizontal tailplane during production.
Sep 4, 20264 min
Safety
Luxair Invests $1.2B in Fleet Renewal with 737 MAX Jets
Luxair is executing a $1.2 billion fleet modernization program, integrating fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 10 models to replace older narrowbodies.
Sep 2, 20263 min
Airlines
Airbus A321XLR: Where to Book Long-Haul Narrowbody Flights
The Airbus A321XLR enables long-haul narrowbody travel to 37 global destinations, with major carriers like Air Canada now operating the aircraft.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Airlines
Qantas to Launch 22-Hour Sydney-London Nonstop in 2027
Qantas will debut the world's first 22-hour nonstop flight between Sydney and London in October 2027 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Airlines