- The collapse of Spirit Airlines marks the end of one of the most recognisable ultra-low-cost operators in the United States, but it should not be mistaken for a broader failure of the low-cost model itself. Rather, it reflects the...
- 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...
- While the abrupt drop in capacity on routes to and from the Middle East affects many markets, it is particularly significant for India's airlines due to the importance of this traffic flow to their networks. The reverse is also true,...
- While some of Europe's older, legacy hubs ran out of momentum in the long haul connection market compared to the newer ones in the Middle East, one of the southernmost European ones, Madrid's Barajas Airport, has built a strong hub...
- The US airline industry has entered a compressed cycle of disruption and response, where the speed of external shocks is matched only by the pace of commercial adaptation. The recent surge in fuel prices, triggered by geopolitical...
- Although China does not exactly invite external participation in its own airport development programmes, and finances them publicly at a regional and national level, it is very keen to be involved in other countries' projects around the...
- Asia Pacific airlines are pulling every lever within reach in their efforts to counter the unpredictable swings in fuel prices that are continuing to complicate their planning. Short-term measures include trimming flights, redeploying...
- At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition in Berlin on 23-Apr-2026, Rich Maslen, Head of Analysis at CAPA - Centre for Aviation, delivered a compelling State of the Industry address that challenged conventional thinking...
- In spite of the extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz has not reopened (at the time of writing on 22-Apr-2026). Moreover, the US continues to blockade Iranian ports and Iran has attacked cargo ships in the Strait....
- No sooner has a 15-year period of airport concession activity in Brazil drawn to a conclusion, of sorts, than one of re-auctions gets under way. It already did, in 2023, with the reconcession of the Natal airport - ironically, the first...
- During the last few years volatility has emerged as the new normal for airlines, and US carriers are no different. With first quarter earnings season nearly in full swing, airlines in the US face the tough challenge of determining the...
- While the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is coming under increasing cost pressure as a result of the Middle East turmoil, the airline is pushing ahead with plans for fleet investment and network growth this year 2026. As with other...
- In the first week of the Iran war ceasefire, the week from 8-Apr-2026 to 14-Apr-2026, the number of flights between Europe and the Middle East recovered by 13% versus the previous week (source: EUROCONTROL). However, Europe-Middle East...
- Aviation sustainability in the Asia Pacific is entering a more tangible phase of development, marked by a shift from advocacy to early-stage execution. Following years of industry lobbying, governments across key markets - including...
- 2026 is emerging as a year of volatility and change for the aviation industry. The scope of the change also extends to the C-suite, with numerous announcements of leadership changes since the start of the year. The table below summarises...
- Researchers have discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks—an unexpected find that could reshape how we source this critical battery material. It raises the possibility of extracting lithium from existing waste,...
- Consolidation built the modern US airline industry - but its next chapter is far from straightforward. As renewed speculation around mergers gathers pace, the underlying question is not who will merge, but whether the conditions that...
- De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is proud to announce that the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its CL-415 Avionics Upgrade was officially approved by Transport Canada. This milestone marks a...
- Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31), a leader in advanced air mobility solutions, successfully conducted a flight of its full-scale engineering prototype at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, for...
- Scientists have found a clever way to supercharge ultra-thin semiconductors by reshaping the space beneath them rather than altering the material itself. By placing a single-atom-thick layer of tungsten disulfide over tiny air cavities...
- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap" or the "Company") (NYSE: AER) today announced it has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters. The aircraft, also known as "The Big Twin," will be the...
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the 200th customer delivery of the award-winning Gulfstream G600. This aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s facility in St. Louis and delivered to a North America-based customer. To date, the...
- NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft made its second flight on Friday, kicking off a series of dozens of test flights in 2026. Although the flight duration was abbreviated due to a technical issue, the team was able to collect...
- Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) and Finnair have signed an agreement for up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. The E195-E2 will replace Finnair’s older aircraft, supporting the...
- AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft. This transaction underscores AerCap’s strategy of investing in the world's most in-demand, fuel-efficient technology to meet the...
- Airline Amelia and Thales today announced the successful large-scale deployment of their contrail-avoidance solution. This initiative, launched in 2024 on Amelia flights between Paris and Valladolid (Spain), optimizes flight plans by...
- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) is collaborating with Boeing and the University of Reading on a project funded by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme to develop an aircraft-based prototype sensor designed to improve the...
- H55 today announced continued progress developing the 200 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, since the project achieved the significant milestone of its first full-power system test conducted...
- NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026. Over the coming months, NASA will take the quiet supersonic jet faster and higher,...
- Rolls-Royce has secured €64million in funding from the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU) to lead UNIFIED (Ultra Novel and Innovative Fully Integrated Engine Demonstrations), a collaborative research project...
- Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that its advanced in-flight connectivity has been selected by Orlando-based charter operator National Airlines to elevate the passenger experience onboard a new...
- Juneyao Group, one of China’s leading aviation companies, and Lufthansa Technik have entered into an exclusive landmark agreement for comprehensive engine overhaul services, marking the first long-term partnership of its kind between the...
- Indra, in partnership with Synaptic Aviation Inc., is set to deploy an advanced digital system based on artificial intelligence to monitor the rotation of aircraft before they take off. The solution will come into operation at three of...
- ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced that Singapore-based lessor Avation (LON:AVAP) has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72-600 aircraft under its long-term framework agreement signed in 2011....
- GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”), the engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) subsidiary of GA Telesis LLC, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a prestigious contract to perform engine overhaul services for the Garuda...
- Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Mauritius are delighted to announce a multi-year extension of their agreement covering full pool and repair component support and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)...
- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announces the successful completion of the HECATE project, part of the European Union's Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking with support from UK Research and Innovation. This initiative...
- Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces Atlas Air Worldwide has agreed to place an order for 40 Trent XWB-97 engines that will power 20 Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. The fleet will be covered by Rolls-Royce’s comprehensive...
- Collins Aerospace has begun initial testing of the electric motor drive systems for the European Union's Clean Aviation SWITCH project, a key step towards demonstrating the hybrid-electric technology on a full-scale Pratt & Whitney GTF™...
- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas”), a global leader in airfreight logistics based in the United States in New York, has placed a landmark firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters. The order is the largest ever placed for the...
- Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel. During combustion, the water rapidly vaporizes, triggering micro-explosions that improve fuel mixing and lower...
- VÆRIDION officially opened its first production hangar and test facility at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (EDMO), marking a major milestone as the company enters its next phase of growth. With the new site, VÆRIDION is moving from the R&D...
- Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has placed a follow-on order for three H135 helicopters as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme. These versatile aircraft will be deployed to the Hokkaido, Shimane, and Miyagi Prefectural...
- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of a series of demonstration flights across the San Francisco Bay Area. With one of the world’s...
- German helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operator DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced a new order for four H145 helicopters. This latest agreement underscores the long-standing partnership between the two...
- Air Transport Europe (ATE), a helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operator in Slovakia, and Airbus Helicopters have announced a contract for the purchase of one Airbus H135 and one Airbus H140 helicopter. “Our priority has...
- ADAC Luftrettung, one of Europe’s biggest Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operators, and Airbus Helicopters have announced the signature of a strategic long-term framework contract for Airbus H135, H140 and H145 helicopters....
- ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced the signature of a strategic long-term framework contract for Airbus H135, H140 and H145 helicopters. This framework contract solidifies the initial agreement announced at last...
- Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening solutions, today announces the sale of its 2,000th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, an industry-leading 3D X-ray scanner with high-resolution 3D computed tomography images and...
- AviaAM Leasing has sold two Airbus A320-200 aircraft to FlyOne Airlines. The transaction marks another completed aircraft sale in the company’s portfolio. Both Airbus A320-200 aircraft have been successfully transferred, reflecting a...