Aviation Daily

London Heathrow’s plans for a third runway, along with the regulatory basis that underpins it, remain the only viable option, the airport’s CEO said.

An incident involving a Hop!-operated Embraer E170 at Toulouse Airport on May 11, 2024, prompted inspection of the entire fleet and ensuing part replacements.

Air Canada has confirmed an order for eight Airbus A350-1000s, widebody additions that will support the flag carrier’s growth and ongoing fleet modernization.

Avinor has begun trials in which a single aerodrome flight information service officer handles more than one airport, relying on remote operations systems.

The dispute between Lufthansa and key parts of its workforce has escalated; a strike by pilots and cabin crew has forced the cancellation of about 800 flights.

A total of nine widebody aircraft were delivered in January, eight from Boeing and one from Airbus.

Chinese lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology has signed a contract with EFW for the conversion of one Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F).

Finnair's CEO says the carrier has proved it can operate a profitable network, despite geopolitical constraints, as it prioritizes growth in Europe and Asia.

Federal officials said a “cartel drone incursion” was the cause behind an FAA order that sought to ground all commercial and general aviation flights over El Paso airspace for 10 days, a narrative some lawmakers say demands more explanation.

Frontier Airlines is embarking on 2026 with a “clear strategic path” back to sustained profitability, including through a rightsizing of its fleet.

The acute shortage of spare new-technology engines in the market could reverse in the next five years and lead to oversupply.

Chromalloy CEO Chris Celtruda says reliability levels for next generation engines "indicates the problems of today are unlikely to moderate in the near term.”

As Airbus and Boeing prepare next-generation narrowbody aircraft, they are focusing on drastically cutting fuel consumption. A new deicing method may assist.

A Democratic lawmaker representing El Paso, Texas, disputed the Trump administration’s claim on Feb. 11 that a drone incursion by a Mexican cartel triggered a brief closure of a major commercial airport.

Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto says the company is working on a long-awaited narrowbody fleet order.

Commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing totaled 55 units in January, marking a decrease of eight aircraft compared to the first month of 2025.

European airlines and airports are concerned the new Entry/Exit System border control set-up will cause severe disruptions over the peak summer months.

Pem-Air, a Florida-based engine repair shop, has added maintenance capability for CFM International Leap engines.

IndiGo has confirmed to India’s regulator that it will be able to adhere to flight and duty time rules following the expiration of waivers it was granted.

The FAA has reversed an order that to ground all commercial and general aviation flights from El Paso, Texas, for 10 days starting on Feb. 10.

The interim engine shop for CFM Leap-1Bs close to receiving its first engine.

El Al Israel Airlines is adding nine destinations to its network, including three new long-haul routes to Asia.

Comac is working with Aviage Systems to develop avionics for the airframer's delayed C929 widebody.

Operators desperate to keep their mid-life narrowbodies flying are increasingly looking at alternative parts strategies for high-value engine material.

Boeing kicked off 2026 with a solid January of activity, delivering 46 aircraft, its highest first-month total since 2019, when it also handed over 46.