Aviation Daily

By Bill Carey
The NTSB says inadequate airspeed management during severe icing conditions, among other factors, led to a fatal crash in the Bering Sea off of Alaska in 2025.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Daniel Williams
This week's Flight Friday looks at the Leap-1B engine and the Boeing 737 MAX types it powers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
FAA mandates expanded CFM56-7B fan blade inspections after recent updates, addressing safety concerns following past and recent engine failures.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Boeing begins ETOPS testing for the 777-9, a key step toward certification, with initial deliveries expected after FAA approval in early 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Icelandair expands its A320neo fleet to 10 aircraft and accelerates its Boeing 757 and 767 retirements, with full next-generation fleet operation by 2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Lydian Labs secures $43 million to advance e-SAF production with modular reactors, aiming to cut costs and compete with biofuels within the decade.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau
Airbus and Qantas complete a 24-hr. test flight for Project Sunrise, simulating nonstop Sydney-London service with the A350-1000ULR.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
WestJet faces potential strike action as early as Aug. 2, with flight attendants demanding better pay terms and the airline issuing a lockout notice.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Rolls-Royce plans to test-fly an improved version of the Trent XWB-97 engine in 2027 ahead of certification anticipated for later in the year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
US-Bangla plans to lease 21 Boeing aircraft by 2027, expand routes across Asia and the Middle East and add widebodies for long-haul growth.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Thales wins multimillion-dollar contract to supply AI-powered air traffic management system for Singapore’s NexGen ATMS, doubling aircraft movement capacity.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France-KLM trims 2026 capacity outlook as fuel price hikes linked to Middle East conflict hit profits, leading to a $67 million net loss.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
French government and Groupe ADP agree to $9.7 billion plan to modernize Paris airports, boosting competitiveness and passenger experience.
Airports & Networks

By Kim Minseok
South Korea's president raised the possibility of a joint airliner development program involving Embraer and the Brazilian government on his state visit to the country.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
A Qantas executive has explained how the airline is starting to deploy its new Airbus A220s and A321XLRs on international routes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
President Trump has unveiled a massive program to overhaul Washington Dulles International Airport at a cost of $22.5 billion, to be partially paid for by United Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Fleet rightsizing efforts at Frontier Airlines are largely complete, one piece of a plan designed to focus on core fundamentals in pursuit of sustained profitability.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing’s second-quarter earnings update featured healthy doses of encouraging news; about the only two pain points flagged are engine-related—both involve GE Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
AerCap sees strong demand for aircraft and engines, orders 15 Boeing 787-9s, and raises earnings guidance as airlines extend widebody service lives.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bid for TAP minority stake, aiming to expand Lisbon’s hub and strengthen Europe-Latin America and trans-Atlantic routes.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury believes Pratt will be in a “much more normalized situation” when it comes to commercial engine deliveries in 2028.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
UK funds $678M for Airbus and Rolls-Royce R&D, supporting next-generation aircraft tech like UltraFan30 turbofan and high-span wing flight tests by 2029.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines reports record $9.1 billion in revenue, expands routes, adds aircraft and plans a new mega hub to support its Vision 2035 growth strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
ANA orders eight Embraer E190-E2s to lease to IBEX under ACMI deal, expanding Japan’s regional aviation network.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
Porter Airlines secures BNDES financing for 19 Embraer E2s, advancing its fleet expansion while refreshing Dash 8-400 cabins with TiSeat 2v seating.
Airlines & Lessors