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By Graham Warwick
A Boeing veteran’s concept revives flying-boat nostalgia, proposing a 50,000-passenger hybrid airship for round-the-world cruises.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Antoine Fafard
ATR and Embraer's new aircraft deliveries during the third quarter were slightly above the same period last year, while Comac delivered fewer units.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Thierry Dubois
Accident investigators want France's civil aviation authority to establish air traffic control at Saint-Barthélémy after a near miss involving two aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines and CFM International signed an MOU for over 600 Leap-1B engines, following the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX order.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
California-based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a large order for 75 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, a deal that shows renewed order activity in the aircraft leasing market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
ANA plans to move its headquarters to Tokyo’s Yaesu district in 2030 as it seeks to improve working conditions and encourage employee interaction.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
French Bee is eyeing new destinations in Asia, the Indian Ocean and the U.S. to complement its seasonal network as demand rises on its Paris-Maldives-Sri Lanka route.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Court of Justice has ruled that airport passenger caps can factor into annual capacity decisions—a move that could cost airlines historical slots.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris
GE Aerospace will work with the FAA on a road map for hybrid-electric certification and develop more stringent icing tests of the Open Fan under the regulator’s CLEEN program.
Emerging Technologies

By Aaron Karp
SITA has reached an agreement to acquire Collins Aerospace’s airport technology unit, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2027.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
Six months after the Middle East conflict started, and with recent escalations in Saudi Arabia, Flight Friday looks at how operators in the region are flying their aircraft in September 2026 compared to September 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chris Sloan
Southwest plans to equip its entire fleet, including older 737-700s, with Starlink Wi-Fi by fall 2027, becoming the first major U.S. carrier to do so.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Christine Boynton
Southwest Airlines has yet to decide on a long-haul fleet, with CEO Bob Jordan calling reports of a Boeing 787 preference premature.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
Southwest overhauls Rapid Rewards with new status tiers, international partners and plans to open premium lounges starting in 2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Boeing is developing a runway conflict awareness system to help prevent runway incursions, with near-term and longer-term versions planned.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Antoine Fafard
The two leading airframers’ commercial gross orders for September came to 182 units total.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By David Casey
Airlines face months-long disruption to Saudi Arabian flights amid continuing Saudi-Houthi missile and drone attacks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Korean Air posted a sharp third-quarter profit increase despite fuel cost headwinds, boosted by strong transit and revenue growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa forecasts up to $502 million in synergies from its TAP Air Portugal acquisition, boosting its market share to 20% and reinforcing Lisbon as its South Atlantic hub.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
China has opened a path for global used serviceable material via a new CAAC-AFRA registry, creating new opportunities for teardown shops.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno
According to Aviation Week's new 2027 forecast, Airbus and Boeing's expected 2026 commercial aircraft deliveries are still projected to trail 2018 levels by 4%.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau finds national runway-conflict rates are steady, but Sydney's recent incursions point to possible ATC staffing issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Walter Cho reflects on Korean Air’s six-year merger with Asiana, which reshapes the airline’s fleet, network and competitive position.
Airlines & Lessors