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Riyadh Air secures approval to launch flights to Beijing and Shanghai as it builds its international network and targets 100 destinations by 2030.

Korean Air reports a second-quarter loss due to soaring fuel costs and Middle East conflict but expects recovery as fuel surcharges ease and demand rebounds.

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Delta Air Lines believes industry fare hikes are likely to hold, while warning that durable growth should look different, for carriers navigating a changed industry landscape.

South Korea unveils aerospace strategy targeting hybrid eVTOL development, domestic engine production and expanded aerospace supply chain by 2030.

Beta Technologies completes first eIPP flights delivering organs, demonstrating advanced air mobility operations in the national airspace system.

FAA guidance urges operators to ensure CVR data is preserved after incidents, with SMS changes addressing gaps in protocols for in-service fleets.

JetZero uses AI agents and nTop’s geometry platform to accelerate design changes for its blended wing body aircraft across multiple configurations.

A passenger on a Malta Air service from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window after the transparency blew out in flight.

Boeing has officially opened its new $1 billion 737 MAX “North Line” production site in Everett, providing much needed additional manufacturing capacity for the single aisle family.

AJet has agreed a lease for five Airbus A321neos to speed up its fleet renewal as it works to become more competitive against rival LCC Pegasus Airlines at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

A missing pin caused the nose gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 to collapse at Frankfurt Airport, injuring 23 people and damaging the aircraft.

Aircastle plans to return Spirit’s A320neos to service by 2027, addressing engine costs and fuel efficiency amid rising fuel prices and cautious market outlook.

Changi Airport opens its first satellite gate, offering sheltered boarding for apron stands with solar power and wheelchair-accessible aerobridges.

The U.S. DOT approves Allegiant’s acquisition of Sun Country, preserving international route rights and enabling fleet integration for expanded leisure markets.

The COVID crisis precipitated a surge in passenger-to-freighter conversions but various factors have seen the number of jets being reconfigured fall below 2019 levels.

The first 737 to be assembled in Boeing’s facility in Everett, Washington, has been loaded onto the new “North” production line, marking a major milestone in its campaign to boost single-aisle manufacturing capacity.

The Trump administration has sparked new uncertainty for the commercial aerospace industry after releasing an executive order that threatens to disrupt trade deals for aircraft, engines and components.

The battle for EasyJet has intensified after U.S. private equity firm Apollo Global Management eclipsed rival bidder Castlelake with a $7.6 billion proposal.

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

Setna iO is the latest company to acquire a Spirit Airlines airframe amid ongoing aftermarket competition for its assets.

Azul restructures its Airbus widebody fleet to cut lease costs, reduce liabilities and sustain momentum after exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Vinci takes over management of Rennes Bretagne Airport, planning ambitious expansion to boost international connectivity and modernize infrastructure.

Middle East airlines recover capacity after airspace closures but renewed military tensions and restrictions threaten the region’s fragile rebound.