Civil aviation news
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August 5, 2026
Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) reported its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2026, as the company continued expanding its asset management platform. Chief Executive…
On August 3, 1928, the government of Carlos Ibáñez del Campo ordered the provisional creation of Mixed Aviation Group No. 3 in El Bosque. Shortly after, the unit began operating officially…
Saudi airline Riyadh Air has decided to open non-stop flights from Riyadh to Manila in the Philippines. Flights will be daily with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner starting September 9, 2026. New…
IATA said manual compliance processes are becoming increasingly difficult to manage as live animal air cargo operations grow more complex. The association believes digital tools can improve…
The Airbus 330-300 of leisure airline Wamos Air, leased to Neos, departed last night shortly before midnight from Verona to Zanzibar, Tanzania. Aircraft arrived yesterday from Madrid. The…
For millions of soccer fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup was all about packed stadiums, dramatic matches, and unforgettable moments. Behind the scenes, however, another battle was unfolding in the skies.
The United States will significantly enhance its submarine fleet's capabilities with an ambitious program to convert up to 19 Virginia-class fast attack submarines into…
Lufthansa Group also plans to sell all remaining CRJ-900 regional jets after closing CityLine
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As is known, the Spanish low-cost airline Vueling will soon receive the order allocated by IAG for Boeing 737-8200 aircraft. Starting with the next 2027 summer schedule, the aircraft will be used on…
Japan deployed two Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the multinational Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia’s Northern Territory…
Halle/Leipzig Airport suspended flight operations on its south runway until a suspicious object was investigated there, linked to a drone that made an unauthorized overflight last night…
Kazakhstan carrier slips to small net loss as higher fuel prices and ongoing engine-related issues increase its unit costs. Air Astana profits were wiped out in the second quarter as higher fuel…
An upward trend that firmed up this Tuesday the 4th, with shares rising another 1.74% to €59.60. It is the first time shares of the…
Qatar Airways (QR) has resumed daily nonstop passenger flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), restoring a key transatlantic route…
While the MAX 10 awaits certification, airlines are already seeing success with the A321XLR
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have urged African states to implement advance…
Lufthansa Group currently has to cope with the effects of the Middle East crisis, yet still wants to grow outside its home markets. Do the two fit together?
Starting August 2, 2026, Neos's wet lease for Arkia has begun. The Boeing 787-9 EI-NEU transferred from Milan Malpensa to Paris CDG as IZ1740, then under the same flight number to Tel Aviv…
Animal transportation continues to be a staple part of air cargo operations, while end-to-end handling remains complex and highly skilled work. It may be obvious, but it’s worth repeating…
Mexican cargo airline mas is keen to expand its fleet to keep pace with network growth; however, getting hold of the right aircraft in the market poses a challenge, explains chief executive Robert…
The first half of 2026 has proved positive for the Network Aviation Group, with both its GSSA business, Network Airline Services (NAS), and freighter operation, Network Airline Management (NAM)…
The UK government must adopt a coordinated, whole-system approach to SAF resourcing and usage across air and other modes of transport. The UK government’s Jet Zero Strategy sets out a pathway to…
The EU’s customs duty on low-value imported parcels has seen e-commerce air cargo volumes dip, but likely not for long, while artificial intelligence (AI) shipments are rising, although opinions…
London Gatwick Airport has received the final legal clearance to proceed with its Northern Runway project after the Court of Appeal dismissed legal challenges against the scheme. The ruling upholds…
Navantia reported at the time that, after this milestone, only three blocks remained to complete the ship before launching. Barring setbacks, the vessel will touch water for the first time ten…
Following a drone sighting and a suspicious object, Leipzig/Halle Airport was completely closed for a time during the night leading into Wednesday.
The major change coming to airline medical policy.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published its Airport Accessibility Annual Report 2025/26, highlighting continued improvements in airport accessibility, amid…
London Gatwick Airport received final approval to proceed with its northern runway project after the UK Court of Appeal rejected challenges…
In a statement, the South American airline reported revenue of $4.183 billion, up 28% from the same period in 2025. It noted that these results…
