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LYON, France – Thales Alenia Space has started to build two reduced-scale proofs of concept for its Stratobus airship, aimed at carrying various payloads for long periods at high altitude.

Revealing it is developing a 19-seat electric aircraft to follow its six-seat Alia, startup Beta Technologies has filed for an initial public offering.

The minority stake of TAP Air Portugal currently up for sale could be the first part of the airline’s privatization.

Morocco and Rwanda signed a bilateral air services agreement that is set to boost air connectivity and intra-African trade between the two countries.

The Cathay Pacific Group is following through on plans to significantly boost its Mainland China network this year.

Carbon Analysis returns to the Middle East with emissions reductions for Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways all but completely stalled moving into 2025.

Former Icelandic LCC Play, which recently transitioned to wet lease operations, has suspended flights with immediate effect.

Air Austral announced it will retire its fleet of Airbus A220-300s after persistent technical problems with their Pratt & Whitney PW1500G GTF engines.

Lufthansa presented a strategic plan Sept. 29 detailing how it aims to achieve better profit margins in its core airline unit.

Air France and Airbus are once again in court in Paris over the 2009 accident of Air France Flight AF447 in which 228 people died as an appeal trial begins.

Britten-Norman is working to complete its first UK-built Islander in nearly 60 years by March, paving the way for a production ramp-up of the small regional airliner.

Uzbekistan has taken the lead in the air cargo market of post-Soviet Central Asia, surpassing neighboring Kazakhstan in terms of tonnage.

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Boeing will be granted delegated authority to issue airworthiness certificates for new 737s and 787s on Sept. 29 following a “thorough” FAA review.

LTH is expected to handle flights from Europe, India, Middle East and North America and expand to Northeast Asia in 2027.

The depth of the chill sent through hydrogen aircraft research by Airbus’ move to delay its zero-emissions aircraft program by 5-10 years has become evident.

Though Abra Group has officially terminated Azul-GOL merger discussions, the holding company is leaving the door open for a renewed attempt.

Pakistani carrier Airblue says that it has received permission to begin flights to the UK.

From Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong, Hokkaido Airports’ Kenjiro Karahashi discusses plans to build on rising Southeast Asian demand.

Cebu Pacific CEO Mike Szucs says the Philippines offers “huge potential for growth” in air travel.

Abu Dhabi-based Sanad has signed an MRO services agreement with Malaysian low-cost widebody operator AirAsia X.

United Airlines’ North Atlantic business remains its No. 1 international market despite geopolitical challenges and policies of the Trump administration.

Norwegian Air Shuttle is to expand its fleet further after firming options for 30 Boeing 737-8s.

From Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong, Puerto Rico Tourism Company’s Crystal J. Bell says the island is seeking to secure new U.S. and international connectivity.