Aviation Daily

Zimbabwe considers listing Air Zimbabwe on stock exchanges to raise funds for its struggling national carrier and boost tourism.

Doug Parker reflects on leadership lessons, resilience and the pivotal moments that shaped his career in the airline industry.

India’s lack of an engine registry raises costs for airlines as lessors face legal risks retrieving spare engines during defaults or bankruptcies.

A software defect in the UK’s air traffic control system caused widespread flight disruptions, affecting thousands of passengers earlier this month.

AAIB finds startle effect likely caused hard landing of ASL Airlines UK ATR 72 freighter at East Midlands Airport in November 2025.

Boeing has received U.S. approval to build an additional 35 777F freighters, exempting it from impending ICAO emissions regulations that would have prevented deliveries beyond 2027.

Demand is strong for the IAE V2500 engine as it enters the mature phase of its life cycle, with the longevity of its use being driven by prolonged durability issues and supply chain constraints for new-generation engines.

Air France results from a large-scale trial aimed at preventing contrail formation conclude that flight operations can incorporate such measures.

AirAsia cofounder Tony Fernandes says the liquidity pressure felt by the LCC caused by the Middle East crisis is beginning to ease and that it is close to securing a major financing deal.

Former EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren will chair TUI AG’s supervisory board from early next year.

Airports view solar power as a source of energy resilience, not just a means of reducing emissions and lowering electricity costs.

The research forms part of Clean Aviation’s goal to raise technology and certification readiness levels to 6 by 2030.

As MRO Asia-Pacific approaches, Flight Friday examines the region’s Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 fleets, comparing previous-generation aircraft with their latest variants.

GE is working with Boeing to finalize an ETOPS test package for the 777-9, underscoring that its upgraded mid-seal is not needed for the critical flight trials.

Lufthansa Group firms options for 20 Boeing 737-10s, marking its first order for the type, which will gradually replace older Airbus A320 family aircraft across its portfolio of airlines.

Asky Airlines plans to expand its fleet to 30 aircraft, launch intercontinental routes and build a $100 million MRO facility in Togo's capital Lome by 2028.

The FAA has book-ended a set of inspections for Boeing 737 MAX door reinforcements, mandating manufacturer-recommended checks for an area of the forward galley door cutout.

Japan’s tourism slows as Chinese visitor numbers drop sharply, but South Korea becomes its top market with surging airline capacity on key routes.

Wizz Air trims second half capacity by 5% due to fuel price and geopolitical volatility, while setting ambitious 2030 revenue and fleet growth targets.

Aleppo Airport begins upgrades under a Saudi-Syrian deal, aiming to revitalize Syria’s aviation sector and reconnect the country to global markets.

Red Sea Airlines plans to lease two Boeing 737 MAX 8s as part of its fleet expansion, aiming to grow its network and support Egypt’s tourism sector.

Aegean Airlines targets winter travel demand between France and Greece while managing high fuel costs and expanding its Athens hub with new routes.

Aura Aero has resumed flight testing with the Cassio S hybrid-electric demonstrator it acquired from Voltaero, renaming the aircraft X-Volt.

Thales is seeing growing interest among ANSPs in open-architecture ATM systems as operators seek greater interoperability and cross-border coordination.

Hong Kong has set a target for sustainable aviation fuel to account for 1-3% of fuel consumption on flights departing Hong Kong International Airport by 2030.