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Hamad International Airport launches biometric Fast Pass for Qatar Airways passengers, enabling faster check-in, bag drop, security and boarding.

Saudi researchers develop a laser sensor to detect early lithium-ion battery overheating, offering potential safety applications in air cargo and aviation.

EU airlines and environmental groups await key ETS review that could expand carbon pricing to all departing flights amid decarbonization debate.

The jamming of pitch control on an Air Tahiti-operated ATR 72 has yet to be explained, despite in-depth examination and post-incident testing, France's BEA says.

Kenya Airways has some distance to cover to improve efficiency; newer, more efficient aircraft with a lower overall fuel burn is the only solution.

Air Arabia has begun twice-daily nonstop flights between Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates and London Gatwick Airport.

Iberia Maintenance launches IAG Engine Tech to expand CFM LEAP services in Europe, aiming to boost profitability and operational resilience.

Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is pushing on with its ambitious growth plan after taking delivery of its third A350-1000 from Airbus.

AENA plans to manage passenger capacity by terminal at Madrid and Barcelona airports from 2027, aiming to optimize terminal use during peak periods.

DAE and Neuberger Specialty Finance launch Mustang Aerospace to invest $6 billion in aircraft assets, aiming to build a major leasing franchise.

EasyJet’s board has agreed in principle to the improved financial terms of the latest bid from U.S. investment firm Castlelake.

Brisbane Airport is the first major Australian air hub to upgrade its fuel infrastructure to support a dedicated end-to-end sustainable aviation fuel supply chain.

Air Cote d‘Ivoire is set to expand its narrowbody fleet following the award of a funding package from the West African Development Bank.

The FAA has awarded almost $1.8 billion in airport infrastructure grants to U.S. airports across 46 states.

Chinese authorities have concluded that the pilot of a light aircraft that crashed into Beijing's tallest building on June 26 had experienced suicidal thoughts prior to the accident.

Rolls-Royce has completed the concept design review for the UltraFan 30, a geared turbofan derivative of its UltraFan 80 demonstrator aimed at next-generation single-aisle aircraft.

U.S. airlines would see cost reimbursements for altimeter upgrades as part of the FCC plan to auction off additional upper C-band spectrum and permit new wireless services in late 2030.

Spirit Airlines sets $630M stalking horse bid for 27 aircraft with potential $18M breakup fee if outbid in bankruptcy liquidation.

When the next-gen narrowbody programs launch is largely out of the hands of Airbus and Boeing.

U.S. signs open skies pact with Cambodia including seventh-freedom cargo rights as Techo International Airport gains support.

U.S. startup Radia is finalizing contracts with key suppliers as it works to raise the funding required to move its WindRunner ultralarge cargo aircraft into certification and production for commercial and military applications.

Rolls-Royce achieves 100% time-on-wing improvement for Trent engines through XWB-84EP and 1000XE upgrade programs.

Arcline acquires Avantus Aerospace in $1.1B deal to expand Novaria's aerospace fastener and parts portfolio amid production ramp-up.

Safran opens $140 million Leap engine MRO hub in Queretaro, Mexico, to serve Central America with capacity for 350 annual shop visits by 2030.

American Airlines will expand its long-haul network from Chicago O’Hare next spring, returning to the U.S.-Japan market from its Midwest hub.