Aviation Daily

ATR, Comac and Embraer collectively delivered more airliners in the first half of 2026 than they did during the same period of 2025, but the performance of the airframers was not uniform.

Boeing plans to streamline certification timelines for its next aircraft, building on lessons from the 777-9 program and enhanced FAA collaboration.

Boeing nears 777-9 certification with over 50% of flight tests complete, focusing on ETOPS, pilot training and finalizing production aircraft.

Boeing and Rolls-Royce plan to flight test a Trent 1000-powered 787-9 with a shorter next-generation engine inlet as part of the aircraft maker’s ecoDemonstrator technology demonstration program.

Boeing is on the cusp of gaining certification for the 737-7, the smallest member of the 737 MAX family, with approval for the stretched 737-10 expected to follow shortly after.

Malaysian carrier AirBorneo has received its first jet aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, ahead of the launch of services to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN).

Noemi Aerospace secures funding for its electric amphibian prototype, aiming for first flight by 2027 and EASA certification by 2030.

South Korea released safety and pilot training standards for its 2028 urban air mobility launch to reduce foreign expertise reliance.

WestJet partners with Aviation Capital Group to lease 13 Boeing 737-10s as the carrier prepares for FAA and Transport Canada certification.

GNSS jamming and spoofing expose vulnerabilities in aviation safety as airframers and suppliers develop solutions to improve navigation reliability.

Surf Air Mobility expands SurfOS as a tech platform for regional airlines and electric aircraft operators while improving operational reliability.

Embraer will feature the E195-E2 in the static display at this year’s Farnborough Airshow.

Kazakhstan and China have agreed to increase permitted scheduled passenger services between the two countries by more than 20%.

EASA warns airlines to avoid Gulf airspace due to rising risks from U.S.-Iran hostilities, missile strikes and potential misidentification of aircraft.

Pratt & Whitney deploys robotic assembly station for PW1100G bearings at Connecticut facility as part of broader automation expansion plan.

Pratt & Whitney, jumpstarting its AI-enabled engine inspection capabilities, has acquired Aiir Innovations, integrating its software into its shop workflows.

China's three state-owned airlines have warned of first-half 2026 losses as elevated fuel prices triggered by the Middle East conflict eroded profitability.

United Airlines’ new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will feature a premium economy row with an empty middle seat and a shared table accessible to both the aisle and window seat.

Parts scarcity and delivery delays are making AOG readiness even more critical for operators this summer.

Four South American nations sign agreement to progressively open aviation markets and harmonize regulatory standards under new liberalization framework.

Indigo Partners portfolio carriers plan to install SpaceX satellite connectivity across more than 1,000 aircraft.

Commercial aftermarket and manufacturing may not be very sexy, but for stock investors, they are sizzling while space and defense suffer.

Aeromexico plans to deploy additional Boeing 787s on European routes and increase Seoul frequencies using new Mexico City airport slots.

Harith General Partners receives Competition Commission approval for FlySafair acquisition as deal advances to competition tribunal review.

Boeing delivered 42 737 MAX aircraft in June, giving it three months of 40-plus handovers in 2026 so far—a sign of production stability on the key narrowbody program.