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More than 3,000 Machinists union members are on strike at Pratt & Whitney’s plants in Middletown and East Hartford, Connecticut.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines unveiled plans to dramatically increase the scope of the under-construction Terminal F.

This week the Carbon Analysis focuses on Icelandair, which is is set to end widebody operations by 2030, instead focusing on developing its narrowbody offering.

The DOT is one of only four cabinet-level agencies that would see a top-line funding increase in the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget.

Spirit appears to have finally obtained a goal it once thought would be its financial salvation during the worst days of the combined pandemic/737 MAX crises.

Airbus Atlantic has closed the acquisition of some A320 wing manufacturing activities so far performed by Daher.

The Green Fuel Forward initiative aims to educate and increase corporate awareness and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits.

Air New Zealand has begun the rollout of the redesigned cabin product for its Boeing 787-9 fleet; the first aircraft is due to reenter commercial service in May

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Qatar Airways Cargo is to be the launch customer for the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF, following the new conversion’s first flight.

Air Astana Group is again resting Pratt & Whitney GTF engines in its fleet over the quieter winter period.

Sun Country Airlines sees promising trends in close-in fares as a well-timed expansion of its cargo business helps shield the company from demand softness.

Joby achieved a major feat in its eVTOL development program late last month when its S4 air taxi made the first piloted transition between vertical hover and forward cruise.

Frontier Airlines no longer expects to achieve double-digit margins in 2025 and is targeting a return to profitability in the second half of the year.

Global Airlines has appointed former Etihad CEO James Hogan as a strategic advisor, as the startup prepares for proof-of-concept transatlantic A380 flights.

Thailand’s Bangchak Group has opened the kingdom’s first dedicated SAF facility as production capacity continues to ramp up in Asia-Pacific.

Three of China’s largest airlines announced their quarter one (Q1) 2025 results. #FlightFriday compares Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines' domestic flights versus international.

The global average jet fuel price fell 0.3% last week to $84.63/bbl, compared to $84.89/bbl the previous week.

Hydraulic fluid exposure can contaminate a key flight control data interface on A350s and in extreme cases lead to uncommanded flight control surface movements.

Ryanair, Boeing’s largest customer in Europe, warns that tariff costs may cause it to look beyond its orderbook with the U.S. aircraft manufacturer.

ANA is using virtual technician and pilot training tools to boost training efficiencies as it seeks to grow technical workforce.

A team led by the UK’s Exeter Airport says it has accomplished the first “zero-carbon turn” of a commercial aircraft.

Earlier this week, an industry anniversary passed: 20 years ago, the Airbus A380 performed its first flight in Toulouse.

Korean Air plans to build an UAM and aviation safety R&D center with the aim of creating a hub for future mobility and aerospace innovation in South Korea.