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July 30, 2026
Passengers aboard an Emirates Airbus A380 endured a journey lasting nearly 24 hours after bad weather, crew duty-time limitations and... Read More »
Parata Air has launched a new daily cargo service between Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Incheon International Airport (ICN), starting 14 July, operated by Airbus A330 aircraft on…
On July 14th Lufthansa unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, the largest twin-engine aircraft ever to join the airline's fleet. The aircraft is notable not only because it introduces a new flagship…
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The AAIB has launched a formal investigation into a “serious incident” involving a British Airways Airbus A320 approaching London Heathrow Airport. The Airbus A320-200, registered as G-EUUN, was…
Economic agreement paves the way for eight-year investment programme at Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports. Paris airports operator Groupe ADP has struck an agreement with the French government on…
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Cargo jet remains on track for 2027 entry into service ahead of Boeing's rival 777-8F
Wildfires across France and Spain are creating major disruption for European road freight, with road closures, smoke, extreme temperatures and diversions causing longer journeys, higher costs and…
Airbus presented its results for the first half of 2026 this Wednesday, July 29. Airbus reported solid results, recording significant growth in…
Competition to become a strategic shareholder in TAP Air Portugal has intensified after both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM confirmed they have submitted bids to Parpública, Portugal’s…
Airbus A220 vs Embraer E195-E2: compare fuel burn, range, capacity and passenger miles per gallon to see which jet is truly more efficient.
Both Air France-KLM Group and Lufthansa Group have now submitted binding offers to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal following on from their non-binding bids in April… The post Air…
Franco-Dutch airline group says it recaptured 85% of its extra fuel costs during the second quarter. Air France-KLM has reduced its capacity guidance for the year after high fuel prices drove a 70%…
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Airbus has completed its longest-ever A350-1000ULR test flight, with aircraft MSN707 flying 12,460 nautical miles from Toulouse to Melbourne and back as part of development testing for Qantas’…
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Qantas cut 162 seats from its A350 to fit a fuel tank that reaches London nonstop. Here is why the airline thinks passengers will pay 20% more for it.
Airbus Helicopters has launched a dedicated training academy in the UK to provide a one-stop-shop for rotary wing technical training, with more than 400 pilots, engineering technicians and aerospace…
Icelandair has signed lease agreements with Aircastle for six Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking another step forward in the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal programme and expanding its next-generation…
Six more aircraft to arrive for summer 2028 operations. Icelandair has disclosed that it will lease six Airbus A320neos, sourcing the twinjets from US-based lessor Aircastle. The aircraft will be…
The Portuguese government received binding offers from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa on Wednesday for up to 44.9% of airline TAP, under the final phase of its privatisation.
TAP owner Parpublica will have 30 days to assess the bids and submit a report to the Portuguese government. Two of Europe’s largest airline groups have submitted binding offers to acquire a minority…
Exceptional circumstances call for extraordinary aerial assets. Since last weekend, the Air and Space Force has been in the spotlight following the deployment of one of its Airbus…
Budget carrier says it returned 24 Airbus A320neos in the second quarter, earlier than originally planned. Frontier Airlines has shrunk its fleet by 18 aircraft as it works to rightsize capacity and…
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July 29, 2026
A closer look at why the smallest variant of the A320neo family is not selling.
Airbus today reported its first-half 2026 financial results, which were quite positive. The Numbers Revenues were up 12% year-over-year, at
Airframer previously intended flight-test programme to commence in third quarter. Airbus is still aiming to carry out the first flight of the A350 freighter this year, although the timeframe appears…
Two of Europe’s largest airline groups have formally entered the race to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group each submitting bids to Portuguese…
Airbus completed one of the most important tests in the A350-1000ULR program, flying the longest flight ever made by an aircraft in the family. The test aircraft MSN707 completed a mission of…
The Portuguese government is preparing to sell off up to 49.9% of the airline.
German airline group files formal offer for Portuguese flag carrier; Air France-KLM also seeks a stake
Airbus is evaluating stretched variants of the A220 regional jet and A350 widebody, though it’s still undisclosed when it could decide whether to launch both aircraft. Rolls-Royce is also…
What can replace the superjumbo?
