The dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus over fuselage surface degradation on A350s took another turn as the carrier said it was prepared for a trial while the OEM said the airline had mischaracterized a recent court ruling.
Leadership change continues across the advanced air mobility industry as more manufacturers move into the certification and production phases, with Lilium co-founder Daniel Weigand stepping aside as CEO as the German startup looks ahead to delivery and operation of its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) air taxis.
Bamboo Airways is exploring the possibility of adding further long-haul routes to its network as the Vietnamese leisure airline gears up to launch a third nonstop service to Europe.
Russian news outlet RBK News is reporting that China has banned Russian carriers flying Western-leased Boeing and Airbus aircraft through its airspace due to the uncertain legal status of these aircraft.
Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo are adding Swiss WorldCargo to their joint venture, in the latest cargo deal for a sector that has gained increased importance as a revenue generator since the start of the pandemic.
An FAA review of certification requirements stemming from several high-profile engine failures that caused ancillary damage finds no need to change the way nacelles are evaluated, the agency’s chief told the NTSB.
Honeywell is looking to push continuous operation of its megawatt generator to higher levels having recently run the hybrid-electric aircraft power system at up to 1.02 megawatts.
To many industry-watchers, the Memorial Day travel period was a stress-test to gauge whether U.S. airlines were prepared to handle an expected surge in leisure travel demand this summer.
UK air passengers are facing disruptions during a busy school holiday week, as several airlines have had to cancel flights because of ongoing operational issues including staff shortages.
Iceland’s Niceair received a wet-leased Airbus A319 from Portuguese ACMI specialist Hi Fly on May 30, in time for the startup to launch its first flights as planned.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is positioning itself for a potential shift in traveling patterns of premium and high-net-worth customers through Singapore Changi airport, as the market shifts toward Southeast Asia.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) continues to face substantial structural cost challenges because its widebody fleet is not suited to the current market, according to the carrier’s CEO.
Norwegian Air Shuttle said it has reached an agreement in principle with Boeing for a recommitment to buy 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft in a move that should draw a line under a legal dispute between the companies.
Vietjet Air is following through with its order for 200 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft, which the LCC had put on hold after the grounding of the type in 2019.
Qatar Airways is increasing flight frequencies to three destinations in Saudi Arabia and is partnering with four carriers from neighboring countries to offer shuttle services during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Boeing has staged the left wing for the last 747-8F freighter onto the production line at Everett, Washington, marking the build-up for the aircraft’s final assembly process and close out of the historic 747 line later in 2022.
Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways upwardly revised their revenue forecasts for the 2022 second quarter (Q2), showcasing their continued ability to pass along higher prices for fuel amid a robust demand environment.
KLM has limited ticket sales for flights departing from its Amsterdam Schiphol hub until May 29 because of continuing severe staffing problems at the airport.
Boeing is broadening its flight operations-related support for customers, including a program modeled after its maintenance-focused field service representative network.
