A warning by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russian airspace has become “completely unsafe” prompts further scrutiny of how commercial airspace is being weaponized in today’s increasingly frequent asymmetric wars.

Britten-Norman completes the first UK-made Islander in 56 years, marking a major production shift and boosting output at its Isle of Wight facility.

The Namibian government is in talks with Ethiopian Airlines over the creation of a new Namibian national carrier but says no decisions have been made on the future of the proposed airline.

AirBaltic has agreed to terms with bondholders and financing providers for up to €257 million ($299 million) to boost liquidity as it scales back its fleet and growth plans.

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) expands its network with new routes and frequencies, reintroduces Busan flights, and begins building a major catering facility.

The stuttering ACMI market will see wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group (ASG) further reduce its fleet in the second half of the year.

Indian cargo carrier Afcom has reached an initial agreement to purchase up to four Boeing 777-8Fs, a dramatic fleet and capacity expansion for the airline.

EuroAtlantic Airways expands its widebody ACMI fleet with its first A330-300, positioning itself as a leader in the growing widebody leasing market.