Air Transport

Airbus stresses the importance of proper EWIS maintenance, citing an A320 incident where improper repairs led to sparks and circuit breaker trips.

India's largest airline IndiGo has signed an agreement with CFM International that covers an order of more than 1,000 Leap-1A engines, continuing the LCC's transition away from the Pratt & Whitney GTF on its A320neo-family fleet.

Air France-KLM Group has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for the engine manufacturer’s Fuel Insight fuel optimization solution.

The recent rise in oil prices will challenge airlines to offset higher fuel costs through network adjustments, pricing and operational efficiency.

TCAS prevents a midair collision between an Air Europa 787 and Iberia A321 over the Atlantic as both crews follow advisories to avoid conflict.

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

Two British Airways A320s experience turbulence and an ADR failure during approaches to Heathrow, prompting investigations by UK and French authorities.

Riyadh Air has firmed an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000s and committed to exercise options for 28 Boeing 787s.

Aircraft lessor SMBC has placed a firm order for 40 Boeing 737 MAX-8s and 60 737 MAX-10s on the first day of the Farnborough Airshow.

EU proposes extending ETS to 5,000 km range, sparking criticism from aviation and environmental groups over extraterritoriality and carbon pricing.

Philippine Airlines has committed to order up to 20 Boeing 787-10s, with the first scheduled to arrive in 2031, the carrier said at the Farnborough Airshow.

ATW editors were recognized at the 2026 Aerospace Media Awards in London.

ATR has noticed some softness in its discussions with potential customers as uncertainty continues around the economic impact of the Iran war.

Electra sees early milestones and is aiming for a 2030 entry-into-service date for the EL9.

Riyadh Air has exercised options for 28 Boeing 787-9s while converting some to the family’s larger variant and firmed a commitment for six additional Airbus A350-1000s.

SMBC Aviation Capital has signed a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, including 60 737-10s as it looks to meet customer demand for the higher-capacity variant.

JetZero and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) have agreed to explore up to $3 billion in potential financing support for the startup airframer’s future manufacturing campus in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines will lease seven Boeing 737 MAX-10s from Aviation Capital Group (ACG).

Boom Technologies has launched an $800,000 prize for the first U.S. amateur team to fly a remotely piloted, air-breathing aircraft above Mach 1 in level flight twice in one day.

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The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.

Airbus and Boeing’s commercial narrowbody deliveries reached 124 units in June—one above May’s total, and the pair’s highest monthly figure in the year to date.

Cost and fares are up but passengers are paying, which is continuing the aftermarket boom.

Boeing sought to temper expectations for its appearance at the Farnborough Airshow, saying that new orders were not its main preoccupation for the coming week.

New economic growth regions and splintering tourism streams are two drivers of growth in the regional jet sector, Embraer believes.