Aviation Daily

Boeing is developing a 737 MAX wing manufacturing improvement plan to relieve a choke point that is holding back the company’s plan to accelerate to higher production rates.

Boeing says FAA approval to begin ETOPS flight tests on the 777-9 is on hold pending resolution of the mid-seal issue on the aircraft’s GE9X engines.

United and American adjust fourth quarter capacity plans to address rising fuel costs, balancing profitability with network growth and long-term strategy.

AirBaltic secures Chapter 11 protection, allowing it to continue operations and access $161 million in financing as it restructures for long-term stability.

IATA calls for standardized e-visa verification to reduce airline burdens and improve digital travel authorization processing.

BermudAir has defined its next chapter with an order for 10 Airbus A220-300s, but its current fleet of Embraer jets will not become obsolete for quite a while.

Aegean Airlines limits capacity growth into 2027, citing high fuel costs and market challenges, but remains ready to defend its position if rivals expand.

Etihad unveils Beyond Borders, a premium cabin product for A330neos and A321LRs, enhancing interiors, lounges and guest experiences on key routes.

Kenya Airways has appointed Habil Waswani acting CEO as the carrier tackles financial losses and inefficiencies.

Boeing’s 737 MAX will have a new operator: the U.S. Air Force.

Air Corsica, Air Caraibes and French Bee sign codeshare deal to connect Corsica, French territories and global destinations via Paris Orly.

Fuzhou Airport opens Terminal 2 and a second runway, becoming Fujian’s first ICAO Code 4F airport ready to handle the largest widebody aircraft.

DAE partners with Afreximbank on a $650 million African leasing platform to modernize fleets, improve connectivity and support SAATM open skies.

Finnair is expecting to receive the last of the 19 A350s it has on order in November as it gears up for a busy winter season.

Korean Air has confirmed it has placed an order for 103 Boeing aircraft, which the airframer said had been listed as undisclosed orders on its backlog.

Airbus has rolled out the first Airbus A320neo from its second A320 final assembly line in Tianjin, China.

FlyDubai is rolling out a new cabin retrofit program for some Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that will see lie-flat seats installed in their business-class cabins.

ACI-NA estimates U.S. airports need around $175 billion in infrastructure investment through 2029.

Jill Albertelli will become president of RTX’s Pratt & Whitney on Jan. 1, 2027, as current head Shane Eddy will retire after four years of running the aeroengine maker.

The FAA’s reticence to commit to an expanded Automated Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) mandate despite public statements to the contrary is drawing fire from the NTSB.

FAA delays radar system replacement to September 2028 due to supply chain issues, tariffs and damaged units, with only 1.6% of installations complete.

Seaplane airline Harbour Air plans to acquire fellow British Columbia-based carrier Pacific Coastal Airlines to create a new regional airline group based in Vancouver.

EU allocates $497 million in SAF support to 130 operators, with Air France-KLM leading beneficiaries, as airlines claim allowances for 2025 operations.

Aegean accelerates A321LR deliveries, adjusts fleet plans and negotiates with Pratt & Whitney as neos return to service after engine inspections.

BFU delays its Vietnam Airlines Flight 34 accident report, missing ICAO's deadline, raising concerns on transparency and adherence to global safety protocols.