Aviation Daily

By Sean Broderick
An NTSB report suggests a United Boeing 737-8 hit a weather balloon on Oct. 16, damaging the right side windshield and forcing the passenger aircraft to divert.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
The global average jet fuel price rose 0.8% last week to $97.67/bbl, compared to $96.86/bbl the previous week.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Sean Broderick
Fatigue cracks in part of the aircraft’s left engine pylon assembly have emerged as a key factor in the Nov. 4 fatal crash of a UPS McDonnell-Douglas MD-11F.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Panama's Copa Airlines plans to cap growth to Argentina, citing oversupply in a market that has recently attracted an influx of capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
TAP reports a boost in third-quarter sales driven by its maintenance arm.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The U.S. DOT and FAA are preparing to brief President Trump on the selection of an integrator for the planned aircraft traffic control modernization program.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Ramifications from the recent shutdown include long-term effects on aircraft certification and oversight, as well as new staff hiring.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
Emirates has joined the Rolls-Royce aftermarket network and will begin servicing its in-fleet Trent 900 engines from 2027.
Services & Support

By Helen Massy-Beresford
As SkyTeam celebrates its 25th birthday, the airline alliance is focusing on priorities for the future.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Pilots and flight attendants at Spirit Airlines have agreed to amend their collective bargain agreements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The FAA plans to mandate manufacturer-recommended swaps of certain IAE V2500 high pressure compressor (HPC) stage 3 rotor blades.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
While advanced cockpit automation has been running out of steam in Europe, ATC centers may introduce greater automation in the coming decades.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Fokker Services Group has introduced GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology for civil aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Maximus Air plans to partner with Colorado-based startup Radia, which is developing what is planned to be the world’s largest aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Aviation leaders at COP30 called for more coordinated climate action for aviation and said more taxation, such as for premium flying, will not help.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) has agreed to acquire Motiva Infraestrutura de Mobilidade’s airport holding company.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Jet2 says its new London Gatwick base will be the foundation for further expansion, with the CEO telling analysts the airline intends to chase further slots.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Jet2 is leaning on fleet upgauging to support its growth strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Airbus has pivoted to moving uncompleted A350s off the production line to finish cabin installation at numerous separate stations as it works to ramp production
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
Azerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines has ordered two more Airbus A350Fs, taking its total firm commitment for the type to four.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Oman Air will replace outgoing Boeing 737-800s with more of the same model as it seeks to avert further problems with the MAX’s engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Kenya Airways and Boeing have reached a five-year extension of an Airplane Health Management (AHM) agreement, in continued support of its 787-8 fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
As air traffic continues to grow faster in the Middle East than the global average, Boeing forecasts that the region will require 1,370 new widebodies over the next 20 years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Despite committing to diversify its all-Boeing fleet with A321neos on day two of Dubai Airshow, day three saw Flydubai announce up to 75 more 737 MAX orders.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
JetBlue Airways CEO Joanna Geraghty says the government should “provide a level playing field” allowing smaller airlines to compete with the four U.S. majors.
Airlines & Lessors