Airbus-led ECLIF-X project targets contrails to cut aviation’s climate impact
Airbus is spearheading ECLIF-X, a major research programme focused on reducing aviation’s non-CO? emissions—particularly contrails, which can contribute to global warming by trapping heat...
Bombardier delivers first ultra-long-range Global 8000 jet to NetJets
Bombardier has completed the first delivery of its flagship Global 8000 business jet to NetJets, marking the aircraft’s entry into service with its launch...
China Eastern Airlines orders 101 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
China Eastern Airlines has placed a major order with Airbus for 101 aircraft from the A320neo family. The Chinese carrier aims to both renew...
FAA approves higher takeoff weight for Boeing 787, unlocking more range and payload
The Federal Aviation Administration has certified an increased maximum takeoff weight (iMTOW) for the Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 787-10, giving airlines greater flexibility to...
Brazil unveils first locally produced Gripen E fighter jet
Embraer, Saab, and the Brazilian Air Force have presented the first Gripen E fighter jet assembled in Brazil, marking a major milestone in the...
Ethiopian Airlines to introduce Africa’s first Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters via AerCap deal
AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with deliveries scheduled for Q2 2028.
The aircraft—dubbed the...
Twin Otter reaches 1,000 deliveries as SATENA expands fleet
De Havilland Canada has marked a major aviation milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th DHC-6 Twin Otter, alongside the 999th aircraft, to SATENA.
The...
Light aircraft makes emergency landing on Polish motorway without injuries
A light aircraft made an emergency landing on a major motorway in Poland after suffering a technical issue, turning a stretch of highway into...
Finnair renews narrowbody fleet with Embraer E195-E2 orders and used A320/A321ceos
Finnair has announced a major renewal of its narrowbody fleet, placing firm orders for 18 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, alongside plans to acquire up to...
Loganair makes UK aviation history with first all-electric commercial flight
Loganair has completed a historic milestone by operating the UK’s first all-electric commercial flight, marking a major step toward low-emission aviation.
The flight, conducted in...
airBaltic writes off fire-damaged A220-300, marking first total loss of the type
airBaltic has confirmed the write-off of an Airbus A220-300 (registration YL-AAO) after determining it was beyond economic repair following a fire during maintenance, marking...
Lessor AerCap places landmark order for 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
AerCap has signed a firm order with Airbus for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, in one of the lessor’s largest direct deals with the manufacturer....
Avation orders five additional ATR 72-600s turboprops, expanding long-term partnership
Avation has placed an order for five additional ATR 72-600 aircraft, strengthening its long-standing partnership with ATR and bringing its total firm orders with...
Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters in record deal
Atlas Air Worldwide has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighter aircraft, becoming the largest customer for the new cargo aircraft type,...
Air Transport Europe orders Airbus H135 and H140 helicopters for medical rescue missions
Air Transport Europe (ATE), a helicopter emergency medical services operator based in Slovakia, has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to purchase one Airbus...
De Havilland Canada advances production of Canadair 515 amphibious firefighting aircraft
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has reported progress in the production of its new De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC-515) amphibious firefighting aircraft, currently...
Avianca to add two Airbus A330-900 aircraft to expand Colombia–Americas connectivity
Avianca will add two Airbus A330-900 aircraft to its fleet, strengthening long-haul operations and regional connectivity across the Americas.
The widebody jets—part of a broader...
In February 2026, Airbus registered 28 orders and delivered 35 aircraft
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of February 2026 have been published as follows:February 2026 deliveries: 35 deliveries to 21 customers...
Bridges Air Cargo launches operations with first Embraer E190 converted freighter
Cargo operator Bridges Air Cargo has begun commercial operations with the first Embraer E190F, marking the entry into service of the type in Europe.
The...
Belgian chemical giant Syensqo extends long-term materials partnership with Boeing
Syensqo has signed a new multi-year agreement with Boeing to continue supplying advanced composite materials and structural adhesives for Boeing’s commercial and defence aircraft...