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Aviation Week Network Staff
Volga-Dnepr Group—once Russia’s largest cargo carrier—appears to have avoided nationalization and could be sold to a new private owner.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Airlines and Qantas have reached a new codeshare agreement that will expand network opportunities for both carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
A total of 20 widebody aircraft were delivered in August, pushing twin-aisle deliveries for the year to date more than a third higher than at the same point in 2024.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Guy Norris
Boeing continues to make headway with portions of the program already approved by the FAA under the latest Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) phase 2D tests.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Lee Ann Shay
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into MRO operations is underway, but adaption of the technology is in its early days, industry executives say.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Associations representing European airlines and airports warn that a Dutch government plan to hike aviation taxes starting in 2027 would harm connectivity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Korean Air is revising its 777-300ER interior retrofit program that aimed to densify the economy cabin following strong public criticism and regulatory scrutiny.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France reports strong demand for its new “La Premiere” first class cabin being installed on 19 Boeing 777-300ERs; the Airbus A350 could be next.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Sean Broderick
The FAA plans to expand inspections of Boeing 777 fuel feed tubes for latent lightning protection failures to a larger portion of the fleet.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno
Aerospace supplier Woodward plans a production facility in Greer, South Carolina, to build servo-hydraulic actuation systems, initially for the Airbus A350.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lori Ranson
Resiliency of premium demand among major U.S. airlines shows no signs of waning.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa Group’s board of directors has nominated energy exec Johannes Teyssen as its next Chairman, replacing Karl-Ludwig Kley, who has been Chair since 2017.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Lufthansa and Amadeus have trialed the use of mobile phones to confirm passenger identity, ahead of the rollout of the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
Emerging Technologies

By Swaati Ketkar
Air Works Group has introduced the Airbus Competence Training Suite for A320 family aircraft.
Workforce & Training

By Victoria Moores
The first Britten-Norman Islander to be built in the UK in nearly 60 years is more than 50% complete.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ella Nethersole
Kenya Airways is moving ahead with its plans to expand its fleet and forge strategic partnerships.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The U.S. Transportation Department has ordered Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to terminate their joint venture.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
New York JFK's new Terminal 6, set to open next year, will be served by all-electric ground handling vehicles to be shared by airlines using the terminal.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Sydney Airport has revealed a proposed master plan that includes major development of its terminals to help provide for a significant capacity increase.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
The fleet of West African carrier Cabo Verde Airlines has been boosted by the arrival of two former IndiGo-operated ATR 72-600s from lessor TrueNoord.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Dubai-based express cargo carrier SolitAir has signed an agreement with lessor World Star Aviation (WSA) for two Boeing 737-800Fs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Air Incheon and All Nippon Airways have begun codesharing on Japan-South Korea cargo services following each carrier's respective freighter integrations.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Indian LCC IndiGo has unveiled plans to add another European point to its growing network, with nonstop flights from Mumbai to Copenhagen launching in October.
Airports & Networks

By Lee Ann Shay
Currently an all-Airbus A330 operator, AirAsia X plans to add A321neos and A321LRs to its fleet next year that will enable it to go into new markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
Germany's MTU Aero Engines has earned a rating upgrade thanks to a strong position on new engine platforms, booming services business and financial discipline.
Aircraft & Propulsion