Aviation Daily

Despite signs that initial deliveries of the 777-9 might slip further into 2027 on the back of delays to ETOPS testing, Boeing is doing all it can to prepare for the campaign.

Alaska Air Group expects its first Boeing 737-10 deliveries in April 2027 as it details a premium-heavy subfleet aimed at transcontinental service.

United Airlines warns of industry realignment as persistently high fuel prices stretch into 2027, forcing capacity cuts and mounting financial pressure on weaker carriers.

Qatar Airways will launch direct Doha-Western Sydney flights in December 2027, becoming the latest carrier to commit to Australia's new curfew-free international airport.

A new Air Arabia Group-backed LCC aims to scale to a 40-45-aircraft base at Dammam as it launches operations with two aircraft.

For Emirates Airline President Tim Clark, the current crisis is another challenge for a carrier whose business model was developed against a backdrop of regional turmoil.

Airbus selects Safran’s SkyNaute inertial navigation system for the A220, bringing resilience against GNSS jamming and spoofing around 2030.

By buying a large stake in TAP Air Portugal, Lufthansa Group stands to lower its average fleet age with more new-generation aircraft under its umbrella.

SunExpress is moving forward with a nine-bay MRO hangar in Antalya to support its Boeing 737 fleet, with construction expected to begin in mid-2027.

Korean Air has completed a significant upgrade on its main cargo facility at Seoul Incheon International Airport.

Six trailblazers in American aviation and space will be inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame as the Class of 2027.

Vietnam Airlines explores opportunities in the Scandinavian market as it signs MOUs with Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Danish Industry.

Dominican Republic carrier Arajet plans to grow its network in 2027, including new routes to the U.S., with eight 737-8s set to be delivered during the year.

Atlas Air Worldwide has added 20 purchase rights to its Airbus A350F freighter order, potentially expanding it to 60 aircraft.

Autonomous flight systems developer Reliable Robotics says the value of its Series D fundraising round has increased to $275 million.

GE Aerospace boosted GEnx and GE9X engine deliveries 8% in the third quarter, helping Boeing to ramp up its widebody production rates.

The Boeing 737-10 has earned FAA type certification, clearing the way for the company to begin deliveries of the model that accounts for nearly a quarter of its backlog.

RTX raised its full-year sales guidance following a strong third quarter, citing resilient aftermarket demand across Collins, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon.

Aeromexico says talks between the FAA and Mexican officials over a possible aviation safety downgrade were constructive.

Carriers regularly complain about aircraft delivery delays, which cause them to postpone growth plans and keep older aircraft in service. In turn, airframers blame their supply chain.

IATA has signed an agreement with Somalia’s Transport Ministry and the Somali Civil Aviation Authority to strengthen cooperation on aviation safety.

The Malaysian Finance Ministry says it has made no commitment to fund AirAsia, as the LCC cuts capacity amid cash-flow pressures from soaring jet fuel costs.

Boeing is introducing an AI-powered platform called Dataliner, designed to connect fragmented data securely to support smarter maintenance for fleets.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says new AI tool SMART will optimize airline schedules and cut airport congestion, not “nationalize” carriers' flight planning.

TAP's CEO has welcomed Lufthansa's winning bid for a stake in the airline but warned tough regulatory approvals, and a looming Brazilian tourist tax, lie ahead.