Boeing 787

Air India is temporarily cutting back its international capacity as cancellation numbers have increased due to Boeing 787 inspections and airspace closures.

Enhanced inspections of Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet have turned up no findings that might help explain the June 12 fatal accident of Air India Flight 171.

The airline, Safran and UK design agency Acumen Design Associates said the new design will be the world’s largest seat in its class on a mid-sized aircraft.

Oman Air expects to launch a new campaign to acquire narrowbodies and widebodies, either late this year or early in 2026, the carrier’s CEO said.

The Paris Air Show is opening under a cloud following the crash of an Air India 787 just days ago. Editors discuss what investigators will be focusing on and what the accident means for the industry.

Ramifications from June 12’s Air India Boeing 787 fatal accident began to emerge within 24 hr. of the disaster.

Boeing has confirmed CEO Kelly Ortberg and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President Stephanie Pope will no longer attend the Paris Air Show.

Officials have revealed few clues that would explain why a London-bound Air India Boeing 787 went down 30 sec. after liftoff from Ahmedabad airport on June 12.

An Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, India, with 242 people onboard Flight AI 171.

Turkish Airlines is evaluating where it will source the aircraft required to meet its goal of operating a fleet of 800 by 2033.

Vietnam Airlines will connect Vietnam and Denmark with nonstop flights for the first time in December—another step in the carrier’s European growth strategy.

Air India confronts retrofit delays, while IndiGo works to reduce grounded aircraft.

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat has provided an update on protracted narrowbody and widebody order negotiations with Boeing.

Majors and LCCs alike are recognizing the potential and demand for discerning premium products.

Alaska Airlines has revealed plans for its inaugural transatlantic route, introducing nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome.

CEO Campbell Wilson says Air India is making some progress in its extensive fleet retrofit efforts despite chronic delays at seat providers.

IndiGo is accelerating its international expansion with plans to launch service to 10 new destinations.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo from lessor Avolon, as it continues its major fleet revitalization.

Rolls-Royce appears to have made good progress with its first engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in mainland China.

Speaking with Aviation Week in his first extended interview as CEO, Ortberg said that one of Boeing's priorities is improving collaboration with the FAA.

ATW Southeast Asia and China editor Chen Chuanren talks with the 2025 Value Airline of the Year CEO on operational resilience, value of good workers and more.

Flydubai is adding a fourth Boeing 737 full-flight simulator (FFS) and is considering ones for Boeing 787 training too, Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith says.

IndiGo has revealed launch details of its initial flights to Western Europe against a backdrop of strong financial results.

As Boeing gains ground among Middle East carriers—possibly including a big order from Turkish Airlines—Airbus needs to catch up to protect its market share.

All Nippon Airways has long been associated with innovation and excellence, which is why the airline has been awarded the title of ATW Airline of the Year.