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Air Niugini’s first Airbus A220-300 landed in Japan after visiting Singapore; the tour highlights the carrier’s fleet modernization and regional growth.
Boeing is preparing to deliver upgraded 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners with increased maximum takeoff weights in the first half of 2026, allowing for extended route range or increased cargo payload for airlines.
EasyJet flight U23052 returned to Amsterdam Schiphol after an Airbus A320neo bird strike; all passengers landed safely before an engineering inspection.
JetBlue Airways CEO Joanna Geraghty is implementing a recovery plan to restore profitability and reclaim its competitive edge at Boston Logan Airport.
Air Canada suspended Cuba flights due to a critical jet fuel shortage; the move affects 3,000 travelers as US sanctions limit the island's oil supply.
Jetstar is refurbishing its Boeing 787 fleet with Wi-Fi and more business seats; the upgrades enable new long-haul routes like Cape Town and Las Vegas.
TSA confiscated a passenger's Le Creuset cast iron pan at Chicago O'Hare, citing the rule that heavy cookware is prohibited in carry-on luggage and must be checked.
Ethiopian Airlines' future global hub, the Bishoftu International Airport, commenced construction, aiming for a 60 million passenger capacity to support Vision 2035.
Qatar Airways and a Qatari delegation met Nepal's Aviation Minister to discuss expanding air connectivity, tourism investment, and operating new international airports.
Croatia Airlines is transforming Zagreb's hub status with an all-new Airbus A220 fleet, enabling five new seasonal European routes and 18% seat capacity growth in 2025.
United Airlines is boosting its new New York Newark-Glasgow seasonal route capacity by over 22% and extending it through October 24, 2026, using the Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is advancing a potential 14-aircraft Boeing order, including 787 and 737 MAX jets, amid a new US-Bangladesh reciprocal tariff agreement.
Air France A350 Flight AF702 mistakenly entered a restricted military zone at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, sparking a security alert and investigation.
Italian authority ANSV concluded a LATAM Boeing 777-300ER's Milan tail strike was caused by a 100-tonne pilot weight miscalculation, highlighting procedural failures.
Dublin Airport's 32 million passenger cap abolition moves to Cabinet; the State offers a 30% premium to homeowners near the hub for voluntary buyouts.
The Bangladesh interim government is negotiating a long-term financing deal with Boeing to acquire 14 new aircraft, valued at an estimated Tk 30,000-35,000 crore.
The US dropped its 25% tariff on India and removed duties on specific aircraft and parts, advancing a new trade and defense framework that includes a $2.42 billion Boeing P-8I purchase.
Air Canada flight AC858 from Toronto to London was forced to divert to St. John's due to an unruly passenger, stranding 368 people and leading to police involvement.
AutoFlight's Matrix eVTOL completed a 5-ton class full transition flight; its CarryAll cargo model secured full CAAC approvals for commercial operations.
American Airlines secured its position as the world's largest airline by flight frequency in February 2026, operating 171,121 flights as global capacity climbed 4.2%.