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With AirBaltic making headlines recently, Flight Friday examines the airline’s A220 utilization trends since 2023, as operations returned to a post-COVID normal.

Explore how 3D optical inspection is transforming aviation MRO by improving defect detection, reducing subjectivity, and enabling data-driven decisions for compliance.

As the industry’s biggest air show of 2026 approaches, Aviation Week editors and data analysts sit down to discuss the latest hot points in defense, commercial aviation and space — and take your questions live.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 8 July 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

All the important data related to Malta International Airport in recent years.

David Dezell Turner turned a 20 Twenties win into HoloAstro, a patent-pending AR platform he calls “Google Maps for space missions.”

Space Florida’s President and CEO Rob Long on long-term capital, statewide infrastructure, and where aviation and the space economy are starting to overlap.

As mission demands evolve, operators need more than portable devices. Discover how integrated avionics enhance awareness, connectivity, and mission effectiveness.

All the important data related to King Khalid International Airport in recent years.

The Adam Aircraft A700 composite-material twinjet graced the cover of the 14 August 2006 issue and at the time was in its FAA certification flight test programme.

The Kaman UH-2C SeaSprite Twin-Engine version of the Navy's SeaSprite utility and rescue helicopter was undergoing a Navy evaluation test program at Patuxant, Md.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 1 July 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

All the important data related to RIX Riga Airport in recent years.

The latest news in brief from the business aviation industry.

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry.

Natalie Brattain is a 2026 20 Twenties winner and an undergraduate student in Aerospace Physiology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Her pioneering work focuses on protecting astronaut vision during long-duration spaceflight.

A 13-strong tranche of JetBlue’s former Embraer 190 E1 fleet is now being placed with new operators around the globe, with the U.S. carrier having now phased out the Brazilian aircraft.

Airbus and Lufthansa Group have signed a deal to support the airline group’s fleet of Airbus A220s.

The USAF has taken delivery of a Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 to serve as interim Air Force One as the global 747 passenger fleet continues to decline.

Discover the future of vertical flight with Dr. Arun Sampath. Explore emerging propulsion systems, certification challenges, and engineering innovations driving advanced air mobility forward.

At the Routes Americas Awards, ProColombia was named Destination winner in recognition of the country’s strongest year on record for international connectivity.

After being named Overall Winner at the Routes Americas 2026 Awards, Orlando International Airport (MCO) reflected on what the recognition means for the team.

DCAF expands Dubai-based charter fleet with ACJ318 Elite+ as Middle East bizav demand grows 7.7%.

Northrop Corp’s Norair division used this unusual-looking test vehicle to study hot-gas ingestion and jet-induced effects associated with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), with an eye toward future supersonic VTOL fighter aircraft.

2026 20 Twenties winner Emanuele Bossi, a first-generation college student from Italy studying Data Science and Software Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, plans to pursue a doctorate in resilient aerospace systems.