- The message from Europe's airlines is one of business as usual, flights will not be disrupted by fuel shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz this summer. Ryanair noted in its FY2026 results statement on 18-May-2026...
- As airlines accelerate digital transformation and seek new sources of commercial growth, the industry is confronting a growing talent challenge. Traditional aviation skill sets alone are no longer sufficient for an environment...
- Fukuoka Airport, Japan's fourth busiest, was the third to be privatised (in 2019) in a process that began in 2013 - but which has proceeded in a piecemeal manner since, and with something of a hiatus occurring now. The winning bidder, a...
- While Batik Air Malaysia has had to cut capacity due to the recent fuel cost surge, the carrier is still aiming to take advantage of opportunities that will inevitably arise when the latest industry crisis eases. Batik Air Malaysia -...
- Physicists may have uncovered a surprising new clue that string theory—the idea that the universe is built from unimaginably tiny vibrating strings—could be more than just a mathematical fantasy. Instead of assuming strings existed from...
- The tentative thaw in US-China relations following President Donald Trump's state visit to China has delivered what could become one of the most strategically important commercial aviation developments of the decade: the prospect of...
- The economics and geography of long haul aviation are entering a period of structural change. As more Airbus A321XLRs enter commercial service and ultra-long-range aircraft such as the A350-1000ULR prepare to redefine passenger...
- Ranked by narrowbody fleet numbers, Ryanair Group is out on its own as Europe's only top tier low cost airline (and as the biggest narrowbody fleet in Europe). Wizz Air Group can be bracketed with easyJet Group in the second tier of...
- The airline industry's approach to revenue generation is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What was once centred largely on ticket sales and basic ancillary fees is rapidly evolving into a broader strategy focused on monetising...
- The aviation industry entered 2026 expecting continued recovery, but rising geopolitical instability and fuel volatility are reshaping the outlook for the remainder of the year. The high-profile collapse of Spirit Airlines and the early...
- Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the order of three additional Bell 407GXis by Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country with the largest Bell HEMS fleet, operating...
- For nearly 100 years, reinforced rubber has powered everything from car tires to airplanes, yet scientists never fully understood why adding tiny particles of carbon black made rubber so incredibly strong. Now, researchers at the...
- Condor Flugdienst CEO Peter Gerber told the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition on 24-Apr-2026 that its controlling shareholder may bring in a minority shareholder to support long term growth. London-based investment firm...
- Otto Aerospace today announced the successful completion of the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its Phantom 3500, a major technical milestone that advances the clean-sheet business jet program from conceptual design into detailed...
- Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, supports customers developing next-generation vertical flight systems. With more than 30 years of experience in autonomy and rapid prototyping, the company provides an end-to-end ecosystem that...
- Satair, an Airbus company, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. (“Unical”) and its subsidiary ecube. This milestone creates a premier, end-to-end global provider of Used Serviceable Material...
- Global aviation in 2025 presented a striking contradiction: record-breaking traffic achieved within an increasingly fragile and constrained operating environment. Passenger volumes reached 9.8 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic levels,...
- SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tohoku Air Service (TAS), a helicopter operator owned by Tohoku Electric Power Company, for...
- AirAsia's order for 150 Airbus A220s has significant ramifications for the airline's future fleet and network structure, and the deal could also be important for Airbus' next steps in the A220 programme. The airline confirmed the order...
- CAE Inc. today announced that it is pursuing strategic alternatives for Flightscape, its aviation software business, as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization and disciplined approach to capital allocation to drive long-term...
- With the war in Iran reaching its two month mark, airlines are pivoting quickly to make pricing adjustments and monitoring capacity as oil prices hit new highs. But interestingly, at the same time, there have been few public...
- For decades, the airline business was built around a relatively simple proposition: transport passengers safely and efficiently from one destination to another. But with industry net margins still structurally thin and operational costs...
- As flight operations for NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft accelerate, its team has picked up their testing tempo, completing two test flights in a single day for the first time. The first dual-flight day was on April 30 at NASA’s...
- Continuous development, followed by thorough testing, is part of the critical role the engineering team at HAV play to ensure the aircraft has the best design and capabilities possible as we work towards Type Certification. Utilising the...
- Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone, underscoring...
- AirAsia's decision to order 150 Airbus A220-300s marks one of the most strategically important developments for the programme since airBaltic transformed the aircraft from a niche regional jet into a globally recognised narrowbody...
- The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer’s Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) program, advancing the regulatory path for the aircraft's entry into service in the UAE. Archer is the...
- A powerful new electromagnetic thruster has taken a major step forward after a successful high-energy test at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Fueled by lithium vapor and driven by intense magnetic forces, the experimental engine...
- AirAsia X (AirAsia) has ordered 150 Airbus A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines, with the first of these aircraft to be delivered starting in 2028. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, will provide AirAsia with...
- TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada agreed to an industrial cooperation under the Canadian Defence & Dual-Use Innovation Ecosystem (CDDE) to establish an undersea research and development centre called Arctic Sentinel. It...
- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that Alaska Airlines has signed a formal license agreement for Boeing's Virtual Airplane (VA) during the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) held in Orlando, Florida. Alaska Airlines has been a key...
- Textron Aviation Inc ., a Textron Inc . (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced its new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne is now open for customers, expanding factory-direct support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker...
- Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, achieved a major milestone as the first three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets were delivered to fleet launch customer NetJets . NetJets, which operates the world's largest,...
- Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced L2 Aviation has joined its Velaris ecosystem via Galaxy 1 Communications: bringing advanced avionics integration and certification expertise to Advanced Air...
- Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today celebrates the commissioning of three Bell 429 helicopters by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for use in North Queensland. With a total of six Bell aircraft in their fleet,...
- Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today announced the successful first flight of its second Generation 6 aircraft. This milestone is a powerful testament to Wisk’s flight test program and scale, coming shortly after the first...
- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and EgyptAir announced today the Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in...
- Scientists have created a powerful new way to control quantum systems, achieving the first-ever demonstration of quadsqueezing—an elusive fourth-order quantum effect. By combining simple forces in a clever way, they made previously...
- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Advanced Air Mobility (“AAM”) technology platform company, announced the completion of the first people-carrying flights of its EH216-S pilotless...
- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced today the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet. The new order includes: View...
- On April 22, 2026, Frankfurt Airport has opened its state-of-the-art Terminal 3, which aims to serve up to 19 million passengers per year with three boarding gates. To get the terminal ready for operation, new security lanes were also...
- Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) today announced that the Praetor 600E has earned triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), and EASA...
- Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787...
- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SCAT Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its fleet and boost capacity with the fuel-efficient 737 MAX. The airline's previously unidentified order for five more 737-9 jets will support operational...
- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Copa Airlines today announced the Panamanian operator has ordered 40 737 MAX airplanes. Under the agreement, Copa Airlines also has options to acquire up to 20 more of the single-aisle airplane family. Copa Airlines...
- The first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling...
- Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, today announces that its SDX 10080 SCT has received ECAC EDS Standard 3.1 approval for hold baggage and air cargo screening - one of the most rigorous...
- At a ceremony with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, Copa Airlines and CFM International* (“CFM”) finalized an agreement for CFM LEAP-1B engines to power 40 firm and 20 option Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Pedro Heilbron, Chief...
- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi...
- Airbus has completed the manufacturing and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for the A350F freighter at its facility in Illescas, Spain. The component has been delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, where it...