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A warning by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russian airspace has become “completely unsafe” prompts further scrutiny of how commercial airspace is being weaponized in today’s increasingly frequent asymmetric wars.

Britten-Norman completes the first UK-made Islander in 56 years, marking a major production shift and boosting output at its Isle of Wight facility.

Rolls-Royce & Partners is investing in an engine leasing entity in China.

The Namibian government is in talks with Ethiopian Airlines over the creation of a new Namibian national carrier but says no decisions have been made on the future of the proposed airline.

AirBaltic has agreed to terms with bondholders and financing providers for up to €257 million ($299 million) to boost liquidity as it scales back its fleet and growth plans.

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) expands its network with new routes and frequencies, reintroduces Busan flights, and begins building a major catering facility.

The stuttering ACMI market will see wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group (ASG) further reduce its fleet in the second half of the year.

Indian cargo carrier Afcom has reached an initial agreement to purchase up to four Boeing 777-8Fs, a dramatic fleet and capacity expansion for the airline.

EuroAtlantic Airways expands its widebody ACMI fleet with its first A330-300, positioning itself as a leader in the growing widebody leasing market.

The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch has published the final report on the severe electrical problems a One Air Boeing 747-400SF was affected by.

Air France-KLM said its COO will become overall CEO of the group’s low-cost unit Transavia while its sustainability chief will take on new responsibilities.

Argentina and Uruguay have signed a new air services agreement designed to liberalize passenger and cargo operations.

China Eastern Airlines' restructured MRO unit has commissioned Asia's largest widebody aircraft maintenance hangar to capture growing regional aftermarket demand.

AAPA Director General Wong Hong notes that jet fuel prices averaged $143 per barrel in July, more than 50% higher than July 2025, driving up airfares and deterring price-sensitive customers.

As Boeing surpassed the 1,300 787 delivery mark during August 2026, this week’s Flight Friday looks at the 787 and its associated engines.

Beyond Aero has partnered with London City Airport and Aeroports de la Cote d'Azur to explore infrastructure for its hydrogen-electric business aircraft planned for the early 2030s.

IATA urges Europe to extend flexibility for EES border checks, citing operational challenges and risks of congestion if the system is fully implemented now.

Utilization of the global Airbus A380 fleet has changed this year.

FLY91 orders 40 ATR 72-600s, marking the largest ATR order by a regional airline globally, as it plans rapid fleet expansion to boost India’s connectivity.

Air Canada expands its Europe and Asia networks with new routes, leveraging A321XLRs and widebody aircraft for its largest intercontinental growth yet.

Japan’s major airline groups see LCCs as vital to their long-term strategies, making notable structural changes to better position their stables for the next wave of international growth.

Japan Airlines and Korean Air expand their partnership to include codeshare growth, sustainable fuel procurement, innovation fund and MRO cooperation.

SpiceJet secures leases for 20 jets to expand operations during peak season, aiming to restore capacity amid legal challenges and declining fleet size.