Air Transport

Gulf Air has launched the next stage of its fleet modernization with an order for up to 18 Boeing 787s.

Senior has struck a deal to sell its loss-making aerostructures business in a $270 million transaction with UK private equity firm Sullivan Street Partners.

American Airlines will debut its new express lounge concept at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, catering to on-the-go travelers.

Ghana is casting its net wider as it tries to find support to create a new national airline, with Portugal the latest target.

A long-overdue modernization of the US ATC system is getting off the ground.

SR Technics has entered into a long-term contract with Safran Aircraft Engines for the complete overhaul and testing of CFM International Leap-1A engines.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore revealed findings about the future of its aviation workforce as part of its Aviation Job Transformation Report.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has commenced its services to Sialkot in Pakistan directly from Zayed International Airport.

The biggest names in India’s airport and services sector will bring the country’s fast-growing airport story to the 2nd Aviation India & South Asia Summit & Exhibition 2025 in New Delhi taking place from 29-30 October 2025.

Gulf Air has made an order with Boeing to purchase 12 787 Dreamliner aircraft with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network.

Emirates is set to operate a third daily service to Dublin this winter starting from 26 October 2025.

Emirates officially returned to the Syrian capital Damascus on July 16.

Royal Air Philippines has received its first Airbus A321P2F freighter, under a partnership with Chinese state-owned enterprise NNJT.

Carriers hope fast and reliable Wi-Fi will improve the passenger experience­—and open up new retail and operational opportunities.

The preliminary report leaves many questions unanswered in the quest to understand the first fatal Boeing 787 accident.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

With flight data through to the end of June 2025 available, this week’s Flight Friday looks at utilization for the first half of each year from 2019.

As expected, GE Aerospace reported that its fiscal earnings are so good it can raise near- and long-term forecasts.

United Airlines’ planned gauge growth, a key component of its United Next strategy, continues to be challenged by delays.

The global average jet fuel price rose 2.5% last week to $92.51/bbl, compared to $90.21/bbl the previous week.

Breeze Airways wasted little time in adding Hollywood Burbank Airport to its route map after Avelo Airlines opted to cease its West Coast operations.

Flights by Pakistan International Airlines to the UK are a step closer to being resumed after a five-year ban.

Finnair will resume Sydney-Singapore services in September thanks to a wet-lease agreement with Qantas.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau statement follows a published report that, citing sources with knowledge of the probe, said the captain cut the fuel.

While construction of Frankfurt’s terminal 3 is far advanced, its soft opening will not happen for another nine months or so, after the 2026 Easter break.