Aviation Daily

RwandAir plans long-haul expansion into Europe and the Far East, adds Airbus A330-200s and ties growth to Bugesera International Airport development.

JAL acquires shares in Korean Air parent Hanjin KAL, strengthening their partnership with plans for codeshare expansion and MRO cooperation.

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation announced two Indian customers for its Ilyushin Il-114-300 passenger turboprop on Sept. 10 at an event in New Delhi.

Xiamen Airlines launches its first Africa route, connecting Xiamen and Addis Ababa, expanding its international network with Boeing 787-8 flights.

Carbon Analysis investigates how fluctuations in Airbus A380 utilization are affecting efficiency.

Southwest Airlines embraces bold changes, from lounges to international routes, as it evolves its model to compete and meet customer demands.

UK demands answers after NATS system failure cancels 2,000 flights, disrupting passengers and airlines for two days.

The U.S. sanctions 27 Iranian airlines, targeting covert networks and intermediaries that help Iran source aircraft and spares for its aging fleet.

Star Alliance plans to open a premium lounge at ICN in 2026 after Asiana Airlines exits, ensuring seamless service for its 14 member airlines.

Fiji Airways expands its Australian network with flights to Sydney’s new airport, boosting connectivity and tourism demand between Australia and Fiji.

EASA and the commercial air transport industry are lagging in adopting AI, according to the regulator's executive director Florian Guillermet.

EgyptAir plans to return to Sydney in 2027 with a one-stop service from Cairo via Singapore, joining a growing group of airlines using Asian intermediate points to expand in Australia.

ITEC is working toward standardizing air traffic control systems with its new SkyNex air traffic management system planned for first delivery later this year.

Pilots flying the 21 Air Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran its runway at Miami on Sept. 6 attempted a go-around following a problematic landing that may have prevented automatic speed-reduction devices from activating.

Boeing has delivered 418 aircraft through Aug. 31, and the year continues to be the manufacturer’s best for deliveries since 2018.

Boom Supersonic nears engine core testing for its Overture airliner, aiming for boomless cruise and faster propulsion development with vertical integration.

Breeze Airways retires its last E190, transitioning to an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet to expand its network and target underserved U.S. and international markets.

Airbus delivered 57 commercial aircraft to 31 customers in August, down from 67 aircraft delivered in July.

AerFin and Turning Rock acquire three Airbus A220s for teardown, driving demand for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and unlocking value from young aircraft.

EU ETS reform proposes contrail incentives but excludes turboprops, despite their natural ability to avoid persistent contrail formation.

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines see a resurgence as airlines extend their service life, driving demand for MRO support and material availability.

EgyptAir sister airline Air Cairo has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neos, marking its first direct orders for the type.

Amadeus partners with Anthropic to integrate AI tools like Claude, enabling developers and travel professionals to access travel content and systems seamlessly.

T’Way Air rebrands as Trinity Airways, debuting its new livery on a 737-8 delivery as it prepares to launch operations under its new name on Sept. 10.

Israir Airlines returns to the U.S. market with Tel Aviv-JFK flights, adding competition to a recovering New York-Tel Aviv route.