Kenya Airways KQ002D Diverts to Nairobi After Spoiler Fault
Kenya Airways flight KQ002D returned to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on July 5, 2026, following a mid-air flight control spoiler malfunction.
Jul 6, 20263 min
Safety
Norse Atlantic Expands Manchester to Bangkok to 4x Weekly
Norse Atlantic Airways will increase its Manchester to Bangkok direct service to four flights weekly starting December 5, 2026.
Jun 22, 20263 min
Airlines
United Airlines Receives First iMTOW Boeing 787-9
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 with an Increased Maximum Takeoff Weight, boosting payload and range for long-haul routes.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
LATAM Unveils A321XLR Cabin for 2027 Long-Haul Routes
LATAM Airlines has revealed its new A321XLR cabin with lie-flat seats, targeting new long-haul international routes from South America starting in 2027.
Apr 19, 20266 min
Airlines
Boeing 777-9, Airbus A350-1000 Compete for Long-Haul Market Dominance
Boeing's delayed 777-9 faces Airbus's established A350-1000 in a renewed competition for dominance on ultra-long-haul intercontinental routes.
Mar 23, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 vs A350-1000: New Widebody Duel Shapes Long-Haul Market
Boeing's 777-9 faces a 2027 service entry amid certification delays, ceding market momentum to Airbus's long-range A350-1000 in a key widebody duel.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Manufacturing
GOL Launches Long-Haul Service with Rio de Janeiro to New York Route
GOL Linhas Aéreas will launch its first long-haul route, a 3x weekly nonstop service from Rio de Janeiro to New York, starting July 8, 2026.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airlines