Aviation Daily

Safran opens $140 million Leap engine MRO hub in Queretaro, Mexico, to serve Central America with capacity for 350 annual shop visits by 2030.

American Airlines will expand its long-haul network from Chicago O’Hare next spring, returning to the U.S.-Japan market from its Midwest hub.

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines has leased eight additional Airbus A321neos from BOC Aviation, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.

CFM International says its Open Fan propulsion system will be capable of beating competing next-gen turbofans on fuel burn efficiency and durability.

The global average jet fuel price fell 2.1% last week to $116.63/bbl, compared to $119.17/bbl the previous week.

GE Aerospace is evaluating blade technology from subsidiary Dowty Propellers for application on the Open Fan engine demonstrator currently in development with CFM International joint venture partner Safran.

As U.S. value airlines face the back half of a challenging decade, headwinds and premium appetites are reshaping how the segment can define success, and themselves.

Emirates SkyCargo expands its fleet with the first 777-300ERSF, boosting cargo capacity and advancing plans for a global cargo hub at Al Maktoum Airport.

Airports and airlines urge the EU to suspend EES during peak season as border delays disrupt passengers and strain operations.

IATA director general urges industry action now.

Israel is moving forward with an expansion of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, signaling confidence in the long-term recovery of the country’s aviation sector.

UK regional airline Loganair is exploring the use of hybrid- and hydrogen-electric aircraft on short range regional routes.

Royal Jordanian targets Asian Oneworld partners and Levant dominance with new routes to Mumbai, Karachi and Beijing while leveraging conflict-zone expertise.

Southeast Asia could generate $8.5 billion from Corsia carbon credits if governments implement needed policies, a new study finds.

Airlines are still facing jet fuel difficulties as well as network changes, despite efforts to end the Iran war and reliably reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman Air is determined that its four-year transformation plan aimed at restoring it to profitability will remain on track despite the impact of the Gulf crisis.

Europe's top three LCC groups have seen available seats rising exponentially in direct correspondence with the introduction of higher-density new generation aircraft.

The new owners of Pakistan International Airlines have formally taken over the carrier, marking the completion of a lengthy privatization process.

It is the FAA’s first step in addressing President Trump’s June 2025 executive order directing the agency to reestablish the U.S. lead in high-speed flight.

Dubai International Airport has received its first direct passenger flight from Tehran, marking a significant step toward restoring connectivity with Iran.

Allegiant Air has upped its second quarter guidance driven by strong demand trends and lower fuel prices.

Finnair CFO says reopening Russian airspace will not revive pre-pandemic Asia strategy as summer demand surges.

The biggest takeaway appears to be that fares will remain elevated as demand stays strong and capacity remains constrained. But will airlines be able to maintain recent pricing gains?

Nigeria’s Air Peace has received its first factory-new Embraer E175, reinforcing its strategy to improve regional connectivity across West and Central Africa.

Air New Zealand is close to having all of its grounded aircraft back in service, but the carrier will be stuck with some of the leasing costs related to the groundings for at least another year.