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CFM International is beginning parts manufacture for the first Open Fan ground demonstrator engine following the completion of the preliminary design review for key components.

CFM International is ramping its supply chain and building inventory as it works to cut over to an upgraded configuration of its Leap-1B engine next year.

Global air traffic has slowed sharply in 2026 due to the Iran conflict, but Boeing expects full recovery and resumed growth by 2028.

Aircraft manufacturers fell further behind market demand in 2025 despite increasing deliveries by about 25%, according to Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook.

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AirBaltic seeks short-term funding from bondholders to stabilize finances as it faces potential default in 2026 and explores strategic investment options.

The FAA has cleared Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all new 737 and 787 deliveries.

A high-level and bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is planning to attend the Farnborough Airshow led by two senior senators.

Safran partners with ZeroAvia to advance hydrogen-electric propulsion with high-temperature fuel cells for next-generation aviation and defense applications.

Safran begins testing hybrid-electric engine demonstrator to improve fuel efficiency for next-gen narrowbodies with innovative power management.

Around this time two years ago, demand was high and uncertainty rife. Heading into Farnborough 2026, some things remain very much the same.

Asia-Pacific airlines face rising costs in 2026 despite strong 2025 profits, with fuel spending and inflation impacting profitability.

Delta returns to the Philippines market with Los Angeles-Manila flights in 2027, targeting the largest U.S.-Philippines city-pair market.

Embraer has received EASA certification for its house-developed runway overrun awareness and alerting system (ROAAS) on the E-Jet E2 family.

RED and Helix develop a hybrid-electric generator with lower fuel burn, emissions and noise, challenging turbine APUs for electric and regional aircraft.

CFM has earned FAA approval for its Leap-1B upgrade package, GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp has confirmed, clearing the way for installations of the new parts during shop visits and on new-production engines.

Aer Lingus cuts three U.S. routes, trims Dublin-Seattle to summer-only and adjusts four European services in a network overhaul.

Ryanair Group airline Lauda plans to extend its Airbus A320 lease contracts after it was decided that A320neos are too expensive under current market conditions.

UK investigators urge safety improvements at far-flung St. Helena Airport after difficult landings and go-arounds highlight risks from wind shear and turbulence.

Chinese carriers have again turned to Airbus for fleet expansion, with the Air China and Hainan Airlines airline groups announcing orders for a combined 95 narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

ACNZ is developing a composite, single‑engine AC‑2 cargo aircraft, aiming for rapid prototyping, Part 23 certification, and electric/autonomous capability.

Saudi developer Red Sea Global expands AlWajh Airport, boosting capacity and integrating advanced systems to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aviation goals.

An innovation summit to be held July 20 at the University of Cambridge will mark the official opening of the New Whittle Laboratory.

As the world of aviation turns its gaze to the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, Flight Friday highlights the utilization of the largest airline groups of Western Europe.