Aviation Daily

KLM Cityhopper is ultimately planning to harmonize its 59-aircraft fleet to only Embraer E195-E2s.

Aero Norway has signed an agreement to undertake offload agreements with GE Aerospace for CFM International Leap-1A and -1B engines.

The maiden flight of the first A330P2F conversion by Israeli Aerospace Industries marks a significant development in the widebody freighter market.

Malaysia Aviation Group’s growing ratio of new-delivery widebodies and narrowbodies is helping the carrier improve its fuel efficiency as it grapples with the surge in fuel prices.

Airbus recently completed the first flight of the A350F, its new dedicated freighter. Flight Friday looks at how the A350 is doing in commercial service.

Seattle-area SPEEA professional and technical units have ratified new Boeing contracts, averting a strike that could have disrupted commercial production and new-aircraft certification.

AfA appoints Steve Smith CEO as Brandon Fried departs after 21 years, focusing on supply-chain pressures.

United Airlines is expanding its rollout of a new tiered pricing structure, introducing “base” fares for first- and business-class cabins.

HK Express grows narrowbody fleet toward 50 aircraft while eschewing widebodies and extended-range variants now.

Honeywell Aerospace and the City of Phoenix Aviation Department are teaming up to evaluate integrating surface collision prevention technology into airport operations and other ground vehicles.

Animawings enters insolvency under judicial reorganization and grounds its Airbus A220s, citing technical issues and costs.

JAL’s inbound demand remains strong outside mainland China; outbound improves, though below prepandemic levels.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit strengthened bids for TAP stake, emphasizing growth, connectivity and sovereignty.

Are the Boeing 777-8F and the Airbus A350F sufficient to cover future airline requirements? The answer is very likely: no. But both manufacturers have options.

Garuda Indonesia’s improved revenue and lower net losses have been offset by sharply increasing fuel costs, pushing it back into negative equity.

Iberia and Iberia Express sign agreement enabling growth, aircraft additions, and pilot opportunities through 2030.

Malaysia Aviation Group has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering, an A320-family MRO provider.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed an agreement with Boeing to acquire eight 777-8F and two 777F freighters to support its cargo growth.

Airport Authority Hong Kong will take over management of the 11 Skies office and retail complex next to Hong Kong International Airport, with an aim for a 2028-29 opening.

Construction on a new Sacramento International Airport air traffic control tower is set to start next year to replace a tower in service since 1967.

Alaska Air Group has now outfitted more than 40% of its fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi.

The two CFM International Leap-powered A321neos, the carrier’s first direct order from Airbus, will be configured in a 239-seat all-economy layout.

Airbus aims to halve testing times for its next narrowbody using virtual testing and automation.

GPS interference is a full-fledged threat to global aviation, increasing workload and reducing safety margins for pilots and controllers.

InterCaribbean Airways transitions fleet to Embraer 170s and ATR aircraft while retiring older Embraer models.