Air Transport

Experience the cutting edge of commercial aviation at Farnborough Airshow 2026. This exclusive flying display features Vertical Aerospace in the show's first-ever eVTOL flight demonstration.

Airbus plans to flight test an experimental high-aspect-ratio wing extension on an A321neo by 2029 as part of its Wing of Tomorrow research program.

JetZero has signed a letter of intent with Gulf Air and announced support from Japan Airlines (JAL), building its number of airline commitments as its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator progresses.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed an MOU for nine additional Airbus A350-1000s as the carrier seeks to strengthen its North American network.

Brazilian airframer Embraer has “completely shelved” its former ambitions of developing a new turboprop, which were first mooted around 2019.

Specialist lessor Azorra is entering the Embraer 190F market with a commitment for 20 conversion slots with the aircraft manufacturer.

Embraer has added Abra Group as its latest customer with the parent company of Gol and Avianca placing a firm order for Embraer 195-E2s.

Emirates has 270 777-9s on order, with the first scheduled to enter service in Q2 2027.

ATW speaks with Firefly Green Fuels co-founder and CEO James Hygate, who is working on a project to transform human sewage into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Qantas Airways took home the Airline Award during the Routes Awards at Routes Asia 2026.

Emirates is rejecting delivery of the first 10 Boeing 777-9s produced for the airline given the extensive rework the aircraft would need to bring them up to current standards.

UK regional carrier Loganair has signed an agreement with US-based BETA Technologies to become Europe’s first airline to operate an electric aircraft fleet.

Oman Air has not given up on hopes of turning out a profit this year, despite the disruption from of the war with Iran, its CEO says.

BETA Technologies CEO Kyle Clark talks through the key features of the Alia aircraft, which is flying at Farnborough Airshow.

United Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 50 Airbus A321XLRs on order.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says debris may have caused a CFM56 engine failure on a recent flight over Greece.

In line with the Farnborough International Airshow taking place this week, the Carbon Analysis studies some major European Airline groups.

Boeing expects 737 MAX 10 certification by mid-October, with Ryanair planning to receive its first aircraft in spring 2027 for summer service.

Turkish Airlines signed a contract with CAE during the Farnborough Airshow for five full-flight simulators (FFS) and two flight training devices (FTD).

Airbus and Air Canada are partnering on a new C$13.7 million ($9.8 million) investment platform to support the Canadian sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ramp up.

Oman Air has not given up on hopes of turning out a profit this year, despite the disruption from of the war with Iran, its CEO says.

Airbus and Boeing have big enough backlogs. What they need is better execution, from the final assembly lines back through their supplier networks.

Lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has reinforced its confidence in the long-term single-aisle market by placing a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.

Ethiopian Airlines expects to announce orders for new freighters soon after the Farnborough Airshow.

SMBC Aviation Capital is extending its Airbus orderbook into the 2030s with a commitment for 100 A320neo family aircraft.